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Articles related to "Nodule"
Tipper Gore has Thyroid Nodule Removed Thyroid disease is in the news once more. Just before the beginning of the new millennium, Tipper Gore, the wife of Vice President Gore of the US, was discovered to have a lump (nodule) on her thyroid. thyroid • nodule • thyroid cancer • benign thyroid nodule
Thyroid Nodules In Pregnancy A recent presentation at the AACE Ninth Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress in Atlanta, Georgia suggests that thyroid nodules identified during pregnancy are more likely to be malignant. thyroid nodule • thyroid cancer • pregnancy • cancer • nodule
Hyperthyroidism and Goiter Toxic Nodular Goiter is the second leading cause of hyperthyroidism in the US. This article focuses on diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism due to nodular goiter. toxic nodular goiter • hyperthyroidism • radioactive iodine ablation • adenoma • multinodular goiter
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition with an autoimmune origin characterized by deposits of uterine tissue in areas other than the uterus. autoimmune • endometriosis • uterus • endometrial cysts • nodules
Standards of Laboratory Practice for Thyroid Disease The ATA and NACB are asking for comment on the proposed changes in the "Laboratory Support for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Thyroid Disease". The guidelines for cost-effective use of laboratory testing. Members of these organizations are asked to comment. They hope to have the monograph finalized by the Kyoto International Congress on Thyroid Disease in October, 2000. laboratory • thyroid • t4 • t3 • tsh
Thyroid Assessment Questionnaire Preparing in advance for any medical visit helps you organize your thoughts and prioritize your questions. thyroid • hypothyroid • hyperthyroid • thyrotoxicosis • graves disease
Thyroid Cancer: An Overview As many as 10% of the population have thyroid nodules. Of those, only 5% are cancerous. Cancer of the thyroid is considered one of the most curable. pappillary • follicular • medullary • anaplastic • thyroid cancer
Vocal abuse Everyday we use our voice to communicate and it tells alot about us. What causes it to sometimes sound rough and gruff and hoarse? Come inside and see............... vocal abuse • misuse of the voice • vocal nodules • otolaryngologist • ent
Do I have to clean my voice to practice good vocal hygeine? What do you need to know to keep a clear, pleasant sounding voice? Keep it clean, of course!! Here I'll tell you how.... or at least what is not good for your voice. vocal nodules • vocal therapy • voice therapy • vocal hygeine • relaxation techniques
Lichen Myxedematosus Lichen myxedematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by flesh-colored papules and nodules. lichen myxedematosus • lichen planus • papular mucinosis • autoimmune skin disorders • rash
Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis, is an inflammatory systemic autoimmune condition characterized by the formation of granulomas, which can cause fibrosis and interfere with organ function. sarcoidosis • granulomas • granulomatous lesions • pulmonary fibrosis • neurosarcoidosis
Pinyon Insect Enemies Pinyon pines, as are most pines, are susceptible to a number of insects and other infestations. pinyon • pinyon pitch mass borer • dioryctia ponderosae • ips • engracer beetles
What is River Blindness? River blindness is caused by a parasitic worm that lives under the skin - blindness is just one of the symptoms of this devastating human parasite. what is river blindness • river blindness • parasite • human parasites • parasitic disease
How Life Coaching Can Complement Speech Therapy Speech therapists are gaining additional qualifications in life coaching in order to provide their patients and clients with a more holistic service. speech therapy life coach • speech pathology life coach • life coach • speech therapy • speech pathology
Warming-up and My Voice Type. This is a brief introduction to vocal warm-ups and voice categories, or Fach systems. vocal instruction • vocal sheet music • vocal warm ups • opera singer • singing lesson
What Causes a False Positive TB Skin Test? The tuberculosis skin test (TST) is a simple and valuable tool for detecting tuberculosis exposure and infection. But testing positive does not always indicate TB. false positive tb test • tuberculosis skin test reaction • false-positive tuburculin skin test • mantoux skin test tst • mycobacterium tuburculosis
How to Prevent and Treat Acne Acne is a common skin condition that affects hair follicles and the sebaceous glands in the skin. It can be distressing and difficult for teenagers who suffer from it. preventing acne in teenagers • how to deal with acne • symptoms and treatment for teenage acne • dealing with spots in teenagers • how to treat and prevent spots and acne
Rheumatoid Arthritis Today Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects. ra • rheumatoid • rheumatoid arthritis • arthritis • rheumatoid factor
What Causes Acne? At one point or another, everyone has experienced acne. Knowing how acne is created can help you decide the best acne treatment options. blackhead • whitehead • blackhead treatment • whitehead treatment • types of acne
Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions in Athletes Participants in outdoor sports are at increased risk for sun damage to the skin. Both benign and malignant lesions may result. actinic keratosis • basal cell carcinoma • squamous cell carcinoma • malignant melanoma • skin cancer
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis can affect many tissues in addition to the joints. Although not curable there are various orthodox and alternative treatments available. rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune disease • rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue • rheumatoid arthritis and women • rheumatoid arthritis and drugs • rheumatoid arthritis and exercise
Basic Causes of Thyroid Dysfunction What makes good thyroids go bad? It's a combination of things including hormonal imbalances, preexisting conditions and much more. Read more about the basics of thyroid dysfunction here. hypothyroidism • hormone • thyroid hormone • tyrosine • iodine
Thyroid Cancer: Risk Factors Can thyroid cancer be prevented? What are the risk factors? Can it be prevented? thyroid cancer • neck check • risk factors • cancer • medullary
PBC Update This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options. autoimmune • liver • primary • biliary • cirrhosis
Relapsing Polychondritis Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders. relapsing • polychondritis • autoimmune • connective • cartilage
Aging and Thyroid Disease The incidence of thyroid disease increases with age, especially in elderly females. Some studies define “elderly” as young as 60. elderly • aging • thyroid • dementia • hypothyroid
Possible Treatment for Kaposi's Sarcoma Sometimes what you really want can cause you pain. Kaposi sarcoma cancer cells really like interleukin 4 this desire could spell their doom if this new therapy works. aids • hiv • hhv-8 • pseudomonas aeruginosa • interleukin 4
RAI Therapy and the Risk of Undiagnosed Thyroid Cancer Does the rate of thyroid cancer increase following treatment with I131? thyroid cancer • i131 • rai • radioiodine • hyperthyroidism
Fairy Grottoes Inside the most pedestrian rocks, miniature cathedrals may be awaiting discovery. Geodes conceal crystal palaces hidden for millenia; you need only know where to look. <b>what are geodes • how are geodes made • where can you find geodes</b> • rocks • minerals
Fungal Pneumonia - Endemic Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus, but can also result from inhalation of endemic fungi. Here are the most common. types of pneumonia • fungal pneumonia • endemic fungal pneumonia • histoplasmosis pneumonia • blastomycosis pneumonia
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes your immune system to attack your body and causes pain and inflammation in your joints. Read on for symptoms and treatment. immune disease • immune disorder • inflamation • joint pain • morning stiffness
Skin Cancer Skin cancer rates are on the rise. Sun exposure and ozone layer depletion are part of the problem. This article will briefly disuss the three main skin cancers seen. cancer • skin cancer • melanoma • basal cell • basal cell carcinoma
Speech Pathologists & Speechies What exactly do these allied health professionals do and how do they help people? A speech pathologist explains. speech pathologists • sps • speech-language pathologists • slps • speech-language therapists
The Earliest House in Britain Archaeologists in north east England have excavated a 10,000 year old house, home to mesolithic hunter gatherers who exploited an environment rich in food sources. mesolithic • mesolithic life • howick house • earliest house • red ochre
Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased in incidence rates over the past several years. thyroid cancer • thyroid disease • thyroid conditions • thyroidectomy • papillary thyroid cancer
Plant a Summer Crop of Beans Don't miss the opportunity to plant another (or first) crop of beans during the warm summer heat. Summer planted beans produce well and suffer from fewer pests & diseases summer crops • beans • summer gardening • planting • seeds
Thyroid Cancer: After Treatment, Now What? So, you have been diagnosed and undergone the treatment of choice for your particular type of thyroid cancer. Now what comes next? thyroid cancer • cancer recurrence • follow up • i131 • thyroglobulin
Tolerance Is Important How you have to tolerate the intolerable..... paramedics • ambulance • er dr's and nurses
What am I Feeding? Part One: Alfalfa General information about alfalfa hay, commonly fed to goats and sheep. What it is, where it came from, and what's in it. Part one of a series of food articles. alfalfa • legume • hay • food
Law and the Oceans The oceans have had little law down through history. Now the United Nations is trying to bring some law and order with a new Convention on the Law of the Seas. law of the sea • oceans • united nations • convention on the law of the seas • ocean mining
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Controversial and far from foolproof, the PSA test is still considered the 'gold standard' for early detection of prostate cancer psa test • controversy of psa test • prostate cancer test • screen for prostate cancer • testing prostate-specific antigen
Adult Acne An informative article on Rosacea and how it causes emotional, social and psychological distress to those who suffer from it. adult acne • rosacea • red skin • blemishes • acne medication
Anal Gland Secretion in Dogs Anal gland secretion is a common occurance with many dog breeds. Here are some tips on emptying the glands, and what to do if they're infected or impacted. anal glands • secretions • dog • impaction • infection
Autoimmune Pancreatitis Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism. pancreas • pancreatitis • autoimmune • autoimmune pancreatitis • alcoholism
Churg-Strauss Syndrome Churg-Strauss syndrome is an autoimmune triad that initially emerges as allergic rhinitis and later progresses to eosinophilia and vasculitis. Read on to learn more. churg-strauss • churg-strauss syndrome • eosinophils • eosinophilia • asthma
Complications of Liver Cirrhosis When the liver becomes cirrhotic, a variety of clinical abnormalities result. liver cirrhosis • portal hypertension • ascites • paracentesis • hepatic encephalopathy
Ideal Plants For Low Light Areas Here's a guide to growing houseplants in low light areas and tips on how you can add some light yourself! houseplant care • houseplants for low light areas • snake plant • philodendron • mother in laws tongue
Jewelweed or Touch-Me-Not Jewelweed, widely known as a poison ivy remedy, is abundant in damp areas, blooming throughout the second half of summer and into the fall. jewelweed • spotted jewelweed • touch-me-not • poison ivy remedy • grindelia |
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