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Of all new, dedicated thyroid ultrasounds performed at a single tertiary care center, only a quarter identified biopsy-recommended nodules, whereas nearly 40% did not find any nodules.

If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to cardia arrhythmias and osteoporosis. A new review summarizes recent evidence regarding the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

When considering all large thyroid nodules > 4 cm, false negative rates declined compared with considering only large nodules in patients that had undergone surgery, in a new analysis.

Not every elevated TSH value indicates an underactive thyroid gland, said a specialist during the German Society of Endocrinologys hormone week.

No significant differences in nondiagnostic results or hematomas seen when the blood thinners are continued, while discontinuing the medications may have risks.

Recommendations from a multidisciplinary team of experts address safety, proper training, and implementation in use of thermal and other types of benign thyroid ablation.

High or low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is indicative of a dysfunctional thyroid.

First reported US data on use of the procedure in low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma show efficacy and safety in a specialized center.

DR APARNA KODRE, SENIOR CONSULTANT, NOBLE HOSPITAL PUNE