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Understanding Thyroid Conditions, Part 2

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on November 19, 2009 - 2:59pm

We will continue to look at what causes thyroid problems in our bodies. Once we understand what the underlying cause of the problem is then we are able to create a treatment plan to address and correct the imbalance.

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Understanding Thyroid Conditions

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on November 17, 2009 - 4:36pm

Thyroid problems in women are some of the most under diagnosed diseases.

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Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas

November 6, 2009 - 7:14am

FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that living near a volcano puts people at higher risk of getting a type of thyroid cancer.

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Thyroid Medications: What's the Difference?

Written by Tina Marcantel on October 23, 2009 - 9:50am

Prescription thyroid medications for hormone supplementation may be synthetic, natural (tablets made from pig thyroid gland) or bioidentical (made at a compounding pharmacy). So what’s the difference, and are some better than others? The answer depends on the individual patient’s needs.

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Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy

September 25, 2009 - 11:13am

FRIDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Thyroid problems in pregnant women can cause serious consequences in both mothers and children, says an expert familiar with ongoing research into treatments.

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Robotic-assisted Surgery Shows Promise for Thyroid Cancer Patients

Written by Lynette Summerill on September 22, 2009 - 9:09am

Using a novel robot-assisted endoscopic surgery technique, a team of surgeons at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea has successfully treated 200 consecutive thyroid cancer patients.

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Are You On Antidepressants When the Real Problem Is Your Thyroid Gland?

Written by Tina Marcantel on September 17, 2009 - 7:55am

Are you on antidepressants when the real problem is your thyroid gland? One of the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be depression, and many patients that come to me on antidepressants really need treatment for thyroid problems. So why is this often missed by laboratory testing?

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Treat Your Thyroid With Strawberries and Yogurt!

Written by Rosa Cabrera on September 15, 2009 - 1:50pm

Strawberries and yogurt both share a little mineral called Iodine that strengthens and supports the thyroid. Lack of Iodine in the body can contribute to hypo and hyperthyroidism. A cup of yogurt alone contains 88 micrograms of Iodine, that's more than half of the recommended daily intake.

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Why Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism Is A Problem

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on September 7, 2009 - 2:55pm

Have you ever gone to the doctor with all the symptoms of hypothyroidism and are told your labs are “normal?” What if they were technically normal but not exactly optimal? That’s called sub-clinical hypothyroidism and it too can cause a whole host of problems.

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Thyroid Related Hair Loss: 4 Things You Should Check

Written by Michele Blacksberg on September 3, 2009 - 6:39am

Thyroid disease related hair loss is a fairly common response in the body when hormone levels are not in balance. Frequently, it is the first symptom people notice and commonly leads them to see a doctor for an evaluation. Luckily blood tests can determine if thyroid disease might be the cause of the hair loss, however controlling and regrowing your hair might not be so straight forward.

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