Thyroid

GENERIC NAME: propylthiouracil BRAND NAME: None available DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is an oral medication that is used to manage hyperthyroidism which is due to an overactive thyroid gland. It is an anti-thyroid drug th...

Thyroiditis - Thyroid

What is thyroiditis What are other types and symptoms of thyroiditis? Postpartum thyroiditis Silent or painless thyroiditis Subacute thyroiditis Find a local Endocrinologist in your town ...

Hypoparathyroidism - Thyroid

What is hypoparathyroidism? What causes hypoparathyroidism? What are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? How is hypoparathyroidism treated? Find a local Endocrinologist in your town What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is a condi...

Hyperparathyroidism - Thyroid

Introduction to hyperparathyroidism What are the parathyroid glands? What is hyperparathyroidism? Why are calcium and phosphorous so important? What causes hyperparathyroidism? How common is hyperparathyroidism? What are the symptoms ...

Graves' Disease - Thyroid

Grave's disease facts* What is Graves' disease? What are the symptoms of Graves' disease? Who gets Graves' disease? What causes Graves' disease? How do I find out if I have Graves' disease? How is Graves' disease treated? What could hap...

thyroid replacement-oral - Thyroid Medications

propylthiouracil (PTU) - Thyroid Medications

GENERIC NAME: propylthiouracil BRAND NAME: None available DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to manage hyperthyroidism which is due to an overactive thyroid gland. It is considered an anti-thyroid agent, like methima...

Popular Diabetes Drugs May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests

THURSDAY, Sept. 22 -- People with type 2 diabetes taking the drugs Januvia or Byetta might have an increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, a preliminary study suggests.The study also found that Byetta ( exena...

liotrix - oral, Thyrolar

Some Thyroid Cancer Patients May Get Radioactive Iodine Unnecessarily

TUESDAY, Aug. 16 -- Some thyroid cancer patients with early disease may be given radioactive iodine unnecessarily, while others with more advanced tumors who should get the treatment don't, a new study suggests.More than 44,000 peopl...

Generic, Brand-Name Heart Drugs Seem to Have Same Effect on Thyroid

WEDNESDAY, July 13 -- For patients taking the heart rhythm drug amiodarone (Cordarone), generic versions of the drug do not cause more incidents of thyroid dysfunction than the brand-name medication, researchers report.When it comes ...

Bankruptcy Risk Nearly Doubles in Year After Cancer Diagnosis

WEDNESDAY, June 8 -- As cancer patients' survival times increase, so do their bankruptcy rates.That's the finding of a new study by researchers who compared U.S. bankruptcy court records to cancer registry data from nearly 232,000 ad...

Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency?

Medical Author: Benjamin C. Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEMMedical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Most of us have our favorite places to eat and hang out. There is the neighborhood coffee shop where we stop for our morning cup. However, that is...

Selenium Might Help Treat Symptoms in Graves' Eye Disease

WEDNESDAY, May 18 -- The trace mineral selenium improves quality of life and slows the progression of eye problems in people with the autoimmune disorder known as Graves' disease, a new study says.Italian researchers report that they...

Eye Diseases and Conditions Slideshow Pictures - Selenium Might Help Treat Symptoms in Graves' Eye Disease

Many Americans Miss the Mark on Eye Diseases and Conditions. A recent survey of 1,000 adults shows that nearly half -- 47% -- worry more about losing their sight than about losing their memory and their ability to walk or hear. But almost 30% ind...

Health Tip: Medical Problems May Lead to Hyperactivity

-- Kids are typically little balls of endless energy. But for some, hyperactivity can signal an underlying health problem.While each of us has a different threshold for measuring hyperactivity, excessive movement is considered a prob...

Senior Exercise for Successful Aging Slideshow Pictures - Thyroid Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Elderly

Successful Aging You can change how you think, feel, and act when you are older simply by changing how you think, feel, and act now, geriatrics experts say. Staying healthy, fit, and active are the k...

Thyroid Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Elderly

THURSDAY, April 28 -- Many seniors may be at increased risk for fractures because they take "excessive" doses of drugs used to treat thyroid problems, a new study says.The findings suggest that treatment targets may have to be modifi...

Coping With Graves' Disease Lasts a Lifetime

FRIDAY, April 8 -- At first, everyone thought that Sasha Asumaa's problems were those of a typical teenage girl.The 16-year-old was always tired and had trouble sleeping. She was moody and grumpy. Teenage stuff.Except she also felt s...

Hyperthyroidism Slideshow Pictures - With the Thyroid, Too Much or Too Little Sparks Trouble

What Is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that is caused by an excess of thyr...

With the Thyroid, Too Much or Too Little Sparks Trouble

FRIDAY, April 8 -- The human body's intricate framework of interconnected systems, which work together to maintain health and life, depend on one small, butterfly-shaped gland that weighs less than half an ounce.The thyroid gland, lo...

Vandetanib Approved for a Rare Thyroid Cancer

THURSDAY, April 7 -- Vandetanib has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first drug to treat a rare form of thyroid cancer in its latter stages.Medullary thyroid cancer accounts for 3% to 5% of the estimated ...