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Feline Hyperthyroidism Alternative Treatments
Giving pills twice a day to your beloved cat may be troublesome and very unpleasant. Fortunately there are alternative treatments that have great success rates!
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Pregnancy and Graves' disease
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
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RAI Therapy and the Risk of Undiagnosed Thyroid Cancer
Does the rate of thyroid cancer increase following treatment with I131?
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Options for Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
Treatment is needed for patients with an overactive thyroid prevent long-term effects such as osteoporosis and heart problems.
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What is Hyperthyroidism?
Because of their widespread effects on body function, excessive production of thyroid hormones gives rise to symptoms in almost all body systems.
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Thyroid Embolization for Graves' Disease
The first American with Graves' disease to undergo thyroid arterial embolization in China reports that she's back home and so far doing well.
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Treating Thyroid Disease in Cats
Thyroid disease is a common ailment in senior cats but there are several treatment choices that can allow cats and their families many happy and healthy years.
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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?
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New Clues to Determining Thyroid Cancer Survival Rates
Research conducted at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX indicates that age at diagnosis and the type of treatment may increase the risk of thyroid cancer recurrence.
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Autoimmune Atrophic Gastritis
Autoimmune atrophic gastritis is characterized by chronic inflammation and eventual destruction of the stomach lining, which causes nutrient deficiencies and worse.
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Medical Ethics in AD
Medical Ethics involves 6 basic principles. Experts agree that autonomy, which describes the right for patients to choose their own treatment, is the most important.
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New Blood Test for Graves' Disease
In August, 2009, Diagnostic HYBRIDS announced FDA clearance for the Thyretain laboratory assay for TSI. This test is used to help diagnose Graves' disease.
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Pretibial Myxedema
Pretibial myxedema (PTM) is a skin condition primarily affecting the lower legs that occurs in patients with Graves' disease and other autoimmune thyroid disorders.
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Thyroid Acropachy
Thyroid acropachy is characterized by soft tissue swelling and periosteal bone changes, which usually occur in the fingers, toes and lower extremities, causing clubbing.
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Thyroid Cancer and Breast Cancer Linked
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br>Is there a link between the treatment for thyroid cancer and breast cancer? A new study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2000 meeting suggests that this is true.
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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.
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Thyroid Disease
Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common features of thyroid disease and include bipolar disorder, depression, cognitive changes, and sleep disturbances.
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Atypical Graves' Disease Symptoms
Besides the typical symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, patients with Graves' disease are also at risk for a number of different atypical symptoms.
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Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes neurological changes, including dementia, and a condition of anemia related to vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Sjogren's Subtypes
This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
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Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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Thyroid Cancer: Questions to Ask
Have you been newly diagnosed with thyroid cancer? The word 'cancer' sets off all sorts of alarms and prompts important questions.
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