Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Breakthrough treatment for thyroid eye disease

For those with severe inflammation from thyroid eye disease, the treatment options historically are limited and often require surgical removal of some of the bones or fat in the eye socket.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What is Hashimoto's disease?

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about Hashimoto's disease.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Prevalence, risk of thyroid disease up in vitiligo patients

(HealthDay) -- Both the prevalence and the risk of thyroid diseases are significantly higher among patients with vitiligo compared to those without the condition, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in the British ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Thyroid problems linked to irregular heart rhythm

People with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) carry a greater risk of developing irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) than those with normal thyroid function, finds a study published on BMJ today.

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