Despite guidelines addressing overdetection, no significant declines are seen; emphasis on active surveillance approaches is ...

Thyroid cancer continues to be overdiagnosed, though the survival rate remains unchanged, according to a study published Feb. 5 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Here are five notes from the ...

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck Read on to learn its role and what happens if you ...

In this issue of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, Michelle M Chen and colleagues1 report their findings on trends in the incidence of thyroid cancer in the USA from 1975 to 2019. The authors show ...

Despite efforts to curb overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer, the issue has continued to plague U.S. healthcare, according to results from a retrospective, population-based study.

The thyroid gland at the base of the neck secretes an essential hormone crucial for development and metabolism. Both ...

A World Health Organization (WHO)-commissioned systematic review published in Environment International finds no association ...

Thyroid disease is often missed in older adults because its symptoms overlap with those of “normal aging.” In this two-article series, we examine thyroid disorders in the elderly, beginning with ...

Thyroid nodules: When to worry and what to do next while avoiding the deadly mistake millions make about thyroid health. From goiter to cancer: The hidden dangers of untreated thyroid problems.( ...

In some cases, doctors may use the test to diagnose thyroid cancer, or other damage to the thyroid. However, the test is not entirely conclusive. According to the National Health Service (NHS ...

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