RADIOIODINE (I131) has been used extensively in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders, and many tests have been developed. 1–3 Most of these tests are based on two aspects of thyroid activity: the ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, regulates metabolism, energy levels, digestion, and reproductive health. Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Key Takeaways An overactive thyroid can cause light or infrequent ...

The thyroid, located at the base of the neck, is a small endocrine gland that regulates specific types of hormones. “The hormones produced by the thyroid control your metabolism and how your body uses ...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits along the front of the windpipe below the Adam's apple. When it is not enlarged, the thyroid is difficult to feel through your skin. The thyroid gland ...

Thyroid function is important for your body as it can affect your physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood. Depending on how little or how much thyroid hormone (more on this later) is being ...

Thyroid gland function is regulated by the hormone TSH. Increased levels of TSH and increased signaling through its receptor cause hyperthyroidism and goiter. Signals downstream of the receptor for ...

THE purpose of this progress report is to review the present status of knowledge of thyroid-gland function in pregnancy; to discuss recent studies utilizing newer investigative technics to refocus ...

Bogged down by fatigue, brain fog, and added weight? The culprit may be an underactive thyroid. This gland plays a key role in maintaining energy, boosting focus, and burning fat. It also helps ...

In small animal medicine, we often find medical conditions that mirror human medical conditions. This is true for a small gland found in the neck that is known as the thyroid gland. The human thyroid ...