Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Endocrine Surgical Procedures

MeSH tree: E04.270

Understanding thyroid cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

Your thyroid gland may be small, but it plays a big role in keeping your body running. Located at the base of your neck where a bow tie would sit, this butterfly-shaped gland produces hormones that regulate your metabolism, ...

Understanding the thyroid cancer risks for women and men

Globally, women are roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk. Mayo Clinic experts say that men and women alike should be aware of thyroid ...

Bilateral ovary removal increases heart failure risk

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of ...

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