Borderline thyroid levels can affect energy, weight and mood. Experts explain what your TSH test results really mean and when ...

Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) are among the most commonly requested laboratory investigations; they help clinicians assess the thyroid status of patients and manage patients' treatment. Therefore, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Steering clinicians toward a cascade approach for thyroid function testing cut unnecessary orders by a monthly average of 15% and concurrent orders by 19% per month, according to ...

Thyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is working. TSH helps the thyroid gland know when to make more thyroid hormones. Free T4 is the type of hormone that becomes active when ...

Consult a doctor before thyroid testing; many symptoms overlap with other conditions, risking misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

Myxedema is caused by the deposition of hyaluronic acid in patients with thyroid disease. Blood tests can detect thyroid dysfunction, which can result in cardiac, GI, and menstrual disturbances as ...

The widespread use of biotin supplements in the general population, particularly at high doses for therapeutic and nutritional purposes, has raised concerns regarding its interference in immunoassays.

Thyroid function tests play a central role to assess thyroid function and are valuable companions for clinicians. The evolution of the tests is permanent and clinical laboratories are key players in ...

Thyroid function test abnormalities in pregnancy, including those at subclinical levels, are linked to a higher risk of preterm birth, according to a new meta-analysis. However, there is no evidence, ...

Recognising that women are more affected by thyroid disorders can lead to timely testing and treatment, improving health and ...

In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Thais to have a greater awareness of thyroid ...