Treatment of thyroid disease, severe infections, glucagon prescriptions, and diabetic retinopathy occur more frequently in individuals with type 1 diabetes who are subsequently diagnosed with Addison disease.
Divergent recommendations in guidelines from the USPSTF and the ATA/AACE contribute to the controversy surrounding whether to test and treat for subclinical hypothyroidism.
Thyroid disease may be a risk factor for manic relapse in patients with bipolar disorder.
The USPSTF recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic adults.
When symptoms of thyroid disease are present, clinicians should check thyroid antibodies even if thyroid function is normal.
A second look at nodules in the thyroid found cancer.
Evaluating for thyroid disease requires measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone.
Patients should be encouraged to read up on their health, but make sure they are using reputable sources.
Minerals in tap and bottled water can deactivate some of the hormones in thyroid medication.
The most recent guidelines discuss management of pregnant women with known and undisclosed thyroid conditions.
