thyroid disease

Study identified genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction

harminka — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:38:07 -0500

Genes previously known to be essential to the coordinated, rhythmic electrical activity of cardiac muscle -- a healthy heartbeat -- have now also been found to play a key role in thyroid hormone (TH) biosynthesis, according to Weill Cornell Medical College researchers.

Smoking during pregnancy may impair thyroid function of mom and fetus

harminka — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:17:55 -0600

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy is associated with potentially harmful changes in both maternal and fetal thyroid function, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

Pediatric obesity may alter thyroid function and structure

harminka — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:27:46 -0600

In addition to its strong associations with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, pediatric obesity may induce alterations in thyroid function and structure, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

Thyrotropin levels associated with Alzheimer's disease risk in women

harminka — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:56:06 -0500

Women with low or high levels of the hormone thyrotropin, which affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels, appear to have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Long-lasting effects of the Seveso disaster on thyroid function in babies

harminka — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:08:22 -0500

Three decades after an accident at a chemical factory in Seveso, Italy in 1976, which resulted in exposure of a residential population to the most dangerous type of dioxin, newborn babies born to mothers living in the contaminated area at the time of the accident are over six times more likely to have altered thyroid function than those born to mothers in a non-contaminated area.

Romanian community provides insight into genetic factors associated with vitiligo

harminka — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:37:34 -0500

An isolated, inbred Romanian community has a higher than average frequency of the skin disease vitiligo and other autoimmune diseases, suggesting a genetic variation that may indicate susceptibility to the condition in a broader population, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Clinicians to recognize atrophic gastritis with thyroid disease?

harminka — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:21:44 -0600

The association of ABG with thyroid disorders (TD) was first described about 40 years ago. These older studies assessed the association between Pernicious Anemia (PA) and Thyroiditis on the basis of gastric and or thyroid auto-antibodies. Only recently systematic studies have focused on this frequently overlooked association.

Fluoride Damages the Thyroid, Report Shows

nyscof — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:45:13 -0500

Fluoride added to water supplies and, hence, in your food supply may be contributing to the growing occurrence of thyroid disorders.

Study links cat disease to flame retardants in furniture and to pet food

harminka — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:29:28 -0500

A mysterious epidemic of thyroid disease among pet cats in the United States may be linked to exposure to dust shed from flame retardants in household carpeting, furniture, fabrics and pet food, scientists are reporting in a study scheduled for publication the Aug.

Role of thyroid hormones in slumber under investigation

harminka — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:02:17 -0500

While the thyroid has long been linked to metabolism, cutting-edge research underway at Rutgers University—Camden is investigating the possibility that thyroid hormones have an important role in sleep regulation.

Accuracy Of Thyroid Hormone Testing Improved

harminka — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:51:52 -0500

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have developed a fast and accurate way to measure a major hormone released by the thyroid gland--an advance they say may help in the treatment of many women who have overactive or underactive thyroid glands.

Engineered E. coli may lead to new drugs

harminka — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:28:16 -0500

Bacteria that respond to human hormones -- the body's chemical messengers -- may enable the discovery of new treatments for hormone-related medical problems, including thyroid disease and some forms of breast cancer. Developed by Princeton chemical engineers, the sensitive bugs also may detect hormone-mimicking pollutants, which can disrupt normal processes in the body.