Accurately diagnosing thyroid function is critical to avoid harms of unnecessary treatment. This study found that age-, sex-, and race-specific reference intervals reclassified nearly half of patients ...

Subclinical hyperthyroidism means that a person has low or undetectable levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal levels of free thyroid hormones. It usually does not cause symptoms. The ...

Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by Graves disease. The global prevalence is 2% among women and 0.5% among men; if left untreated or undertreated, it can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, ...

Replacing manufacturer thyroid thresholds with age- and sex-specific ranges tripled the detected prevalence of overt ...

The thyroid gland may be small, but its impact on overall health is enormous. This butterfly-shaped gland in your neck regulates your body's metabolism, energy levels, and hormonal balance.

Experts call for better guidance on levothyroxine initiation, deprescribing ...

Surgery and radioactive iodine (RAI) are associated with a lower risk for long-term major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) than long-term use of antithyroid drugs in patients with newly diagnosed ...