Cardiology

Irregular heartbeat linked to higher thyroid hormone levels

Individuals with higher levels of thyroid hormone (free thyroxine, FT4) circulating in the blood were more likely than individuals with lower levels to develop irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation, even when the levels ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Thyroid cancer tied to regular thyroxine use in hypothyroidism

(HealthDay)—Patients with primary hypothyroidism who are regular thyroxine users have increased risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study published online July 19 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Pediatrics

Mother's hormone levels predict child's ability to do maths

Children born to mothers with low levels of thyroid hormones during pregnancy are 60 % more likely to do badly in arithmetic tests when they reach school age as children born to mothers with normal levels of the hormone; ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Animal thyroid extract as effective as T4 in treating hypothyroidism

Desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), derived from crushed preparations of animal thyroid glands, is a safe and effective alternative to standard T4 therapy in hypothyroid patients, a new study finds. The results will be presented ...

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