Graves' disease complicates one out of every 1000 pregnancies. 1 Mothers are typically treated with propylthiouracil (PTU) to maintain euthyroid status. 2 We report a case in which the twins of a ...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that are essential for heart rate, digestion, mood, and other functions crucial to human health.

Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) are among the most commonly requested laboratory investigations; they help clinicians assess the thyroid status of patients and manage patients' treatment. Therefore, ...

If a doctor is concerned about your thyroid function, they may recommend a series of blood tests. These tests are used to identify levels of hormones produced in the thyroid. You may also be able to ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Key Takeaways Thyroid disease is caused by the over- or underproduction of ...

The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck, under the voice box. It produces two hormones thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3). The numbers 3 and 4 denote the number of iodine ...

In recent years there has been an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in which thyroid diseases rank second, diabetes remaining the first. A recent report shows that 300 million ...

Thyroid is a difficult problem to deal with. A good diet may help in managing the issues. Expert suggests essential nutrients that should be a part of the diet. The thyroid gland, a small ...

COVID-19 can affect your endocrine system. This has been proved by researchers. It also affects the thyroid gland, which is a part of the endocrine system. Now, a team of researchers from the ...

Thyroid, the butterfly shaped gland located in the neck, is an important part of the human body. It secretes hormones which in turn, help in maintaining the functioning of the brain, heart, muscles, ...