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Hyperthyroidism is a type of thyrotoxicosis characterized by the thyroid gland's overproduction of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). This hormone excess increases the basal metabolic rate and enhances sensitivity to catecholamines.DiagnosisDiagnosis is based on clinical features and biochemical testing. It typically shows suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels below 0.4 mIU/L, with elevated free T3 and/or T4. Additional tests, including thyroid...

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Hyperthyroidism II: Pathophysiology

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Graves' Disease I: Introduction

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Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactivity of the thyroid gland. It results from autoantibodies called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs), which bind to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors, leading to overstimulation of hormone production and a hypermetabolic state.EtiologyAlthough considered idiopathic, Graves’ disease has well-established contributing factors. There is a strong genetic component, with increased prevalence in...

Synthesis and Regulation of Thyroid Hormones

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Upon reaching the thyroid gland, TSH stimulates the follicular cells' active uptake of iodide ions from the blood. The ions diffuse to the apical surface of the cells and are oxidized to iodine. The iodine is then...

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Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

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Complementary and integrative treatments: thyroid disease.

Jennifer E Rosen¹, Paula Gardiner, Stephanie L Lee

¹Section of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Boston University, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Jennifer.Rosen@bmc.org

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

|June 15, 2013

Summary

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Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) encompasses diverse health practices outside conventional medicine. This review examines CIM

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Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

Published on: February 9, 2024

Area of Science:

Integrative medicine
Complementary medicine
Thyroid disease management

Background:

Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) includes diverse health systems not part of conventional medicine.
Common CIM categories include natural products, mind-body practices, and manipulative/body-based practices.
Physician knowledge of CIM is relevant due to common patient use.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of common CIM modalities.
To review existing data on CIM use in thyroid disease.
To facilitate patient-physician communication regarding CIM.

Main Methods:

Literature review of CIM practices.
Analysis of theoretical frameworks for CIM.
Synthesis of data on CIM and thyroid disease.

Main Results:

Overview of common CIM categories and their theoretical underpinnings.
Review of scientific data concerning CIM applications in thyroid conditions.
Identification of areas for improved patient-provider dialogue.

Conclusions:

Understanding CIM is crucial for physicians managing patients with thyroid disease.
Further research is needed to clarify CIM's role in thyroid health.
Enhanced communication can improve the integration of CIM into patient care.