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If Hypothyroid and Unhappy, Which Came First?
Medical specialists increasingly accept that some patients being treated for hypothyroidism continue to be symptomatic and “unhappyâ€. Experts however, are debating if the unhappiness not the thyroid condition came first.
Share Childhood Food Memories to Help Combat Childhood Obesity
The eating habits we develop as kids help determine if we are going to be a heavy adult. Almost a third of children and adolescents in the US are classified as either overweight or obese.
Survey Reveals 84% Feel Doctors in US Overly Influenced by Pharmaceutical Industry
A large percentage of physician policy makers in the U.S. are tied to pharmaceutical company interests through large sums of money they are paid as “consultants”.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Helps Bring Clarity to Thyroid Treatment Controversy
An article in the Wall Street Journal, written by columnist Melinda Beck, adds support to the growing movement for broader options for treatment of hypothyroidism.
Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?
Research is described which hopes to find a simple blood test to predict who will fail to respond to traditional T4-only treatment of hypothyroidism; these patients may respond to Armour Thyroid instead.
Which Pesticides Create Precancerous Changes in Thyroid Cells?
Scientists at UCLA Medical Center led by Dr. Jerome Hershman investigated the potential for pesticides to damage the DNA of thyroid cells. Specific pesticides were found in everyday commercial products which could cause this DNA damage.
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If Hypothyroid and Unhappy, Which Came First?
Medical specialists increasingly accept that some patients being treated for hypothyroidism continue to be symptomatic and “unhappyâ€. Experts however, are debating if the unhappiness not the thyroid condition came first.
Share Childhood Food Memories to Help Combat Childhood Obesity
The eating habits we develop as kids help determine if we are going to be a heavy adult. Almost a third of children and adolescents in the US are classified as either overweight or obese.
Survey Reveals 84% Feel Doctors in US Overly Influenced by Pharmaceutical Industry
A large percentage of physician policy makers in the U.S. are tied to pharmaceutical company interests through large sums of money they are paid as “consultants”.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Helps Bring Clarity to Thyroid Treatment Controversy
An article in the Wall Street Journal, written by columnist Melinda Beck, adds support to the growing movement for broader options for treatment of hypothyroidism.
Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?
Research is described which hopes to find a simple blood test to predict who will fail to respond to traditional T4-only treatment of hypothyroidism; these patients may respond to Armour Thyroid instead.
Which Pesticides Create Precancerous Changes in Thyroid Cells?
Scientists at UCLA Medical Center led by Dr. Jerome Hershman investigated the potential for pesticides to damage the DNA of thyroid cells. Specific pesticides were found in everyday commercial products which could cause this DNA damage.
Welcome to the Thyroid Project
Metabolism.com presents the introductory patient interview for The Thyroid Project during which she describes the predicament of someone who has been unsuccessfully treated for hypothyroidism.
American Thyroid Association clarifies public dissatisfaction with treatment of hypothyroidism
The ATA convened a symposium on treatment of hypothyroidism and determined that “it is important to describe the patient perspective on hypothyroidism treatment.
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