Regular communication is critical to optimize outcomes because the majority of thyroid disorder patients will require long-term to lifelong medical therapy.
Link Between Thyroid Disorders and Risk of Pregnancy Complications Identified
Pregnant women with thyroid disorders face an increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy-related complications, finds study published in JCEM.
Pregnant women with thyroid disorders face an increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy-related complications, finds study published in JCEM.
‘Regular communication is critical to optimize outcomes because the majority of patients with thyroid disorders will require long-term to lifelong medical therapy.’
The authors focused on congenital hypothyroidism, acquired hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules. "An understanding of risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, and interpretation of screening laboratories ensures an efficient and accurate diagnosis of these common disorders. Regular communication between the primary care physician and the subspecialist is critical to optimize outcomes because the majority of patients with thyroid disorders will require long-term to lifelong medical therapy and/or surveillance," the article concludes.
Source-Medindia
Thyroid Surgery Patients Benefit from Choosing Surgeons Who Record More than 25 Cases a Year
Thyroid patients of surgeons who performed fewer than 25 thyroidectomies a year were 1.5 times more likely to experience complications.
Thyroid patients of surgeons who performed fewer than 25 thyroidectomies a year were 1.5 times more likely to experience complications.
Very Less Women Opt for Thyroid Screening and Counseling in India
In India, hypothyroidism rate is 1 in 800 neonates as against a global average of 1 in 3,800.
In India, hypothyroidism rate is 1 in 800 neonates as against a global average of 1 in 3,800.
Eastern Region Of India Records Highest Number Of Men With Thyroid Dysfunction
The younger population (31-45 years) was at a higher risk of thyroid dysfunction (30.33%) than the older population in the age group of 46-60 years (25.81%).
The younger population (31-45 years) was at a higher risk of thyroid dysfunction (30.33%) than the older population in the age group of 46-60 years (25.81%).
