Surgery, Statins Linked to Lower Graves' Complication Risk Surgery, Statins Linked to Lower Graves' Complication Risk
A large study has suggested that thyroidectomy or statin use may lower the risk that patients with Graves' disease will develop thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 15, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Nerve Monitors May Worsen Thyroidectomy OutcomesNerve Monitors May Worsen Thyroidectomy Outcomes
A new nationwide inpatient study suggests that nerve monitors might increase the risk for vocal cord paralysis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Overtreatment of Thyroid Cancers Seems Common
Choice between total thyroidectomy, lobectomy has little effect on risk of thyroid cancer mortality (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news
Recommendations Developed for Appropriate Thyroidectomy
Guidelines relate to diagnosis of thyroid disease, indications for thyroidectomy, periop management (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Endocrinology, Oncology, ENT, Pathology, Radiology, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news
Vitamin D Supplements for Hypocalcemia in Thyroid CancerVitamin D Supplements for Hypocalcemia in Thyroid Cancer
Researchers report another piece in the jigsaw puzzle of interconnectivity between vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and hypocalcemia following thyroidectomy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 6, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Extent of Surgery for Papillary Thyroid Cancer and SurvivalExtent of Surgery for Papillary Thyroid Cancer and Survival
Is there a survival advantage for total thyroidectomy over lobectomy in patients with papillary thyroid cancer? Annals of Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 23, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Study: Widespread vitamin D deficiency in thyroidectomy patients
(Henry Ford Health System) A new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit finds widespread vitamin D deficiency among patients who undergo a thyroidectomy, potentially putting them at greater risk for developing dangerously low blood calcium levels after surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 25, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Tuesday Q and A: Several treatment options decrease symptoms of Graves’ disease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Three months ago I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease. I have decided to have a thyroidectomy and want to know what to expect after the procedure. Will all of my symptoms (Graves’ ophthalmopathy, heart palpitations, irritability) go away immediately after surgery? What are the side effects of having the thyroid removed? ANSWER: [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 16, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Prediction of central LN metastasis in PTMC
Central compartment lymph node metastases (LNM) is found in 40 – 60% of patients with Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). The standard care for LNM is total thyroidectomy with ‘therapeutic’ cervical lymph node dissection. However whether routine central lymph node dissection should be performed in the PTMC patients without evident LNM remains controversial.
Yang et al, report on their study to determine the factors predictive of central compartment LNM, as well as their attempt to create a nomogram to estimate the probability of central compartment LNM in PTMC. The study population consi...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 28, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy Safe in Some PatientsMinimally Invasive Thyroidectomy Safe in Some Patients
In select patients, minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT) through a 2-cm incision without video assistance is a safe and equally effective option to traditional open thyroidectomy, according to U.S. doctors. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 25, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer Doesn't Need Total ThyroidectomyLow-Risk Thyroid Cancer Doesn't Need Total Thyroidectomy
Contrary to current practice and guidelines, a new study from Japan finds favorable overall survival of low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma patients regardless of the extent of thyroidectomy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 3, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Your Post-Thyroidectomy Diet
If you are having a thyroidectomy, you may be concerned about your diet following the procedure. As many of you know, my husband is being treated for thyroid cancer and just underwent a total thyroidectomy. While researching the internet, he found conflicting information about what he could and couldn't eat after having the surgery. One site said he would be on liquids for two weeks, while another said even liquids could be hard to swallow. It wasn't exactly the most encouraging information, to say the least....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - April 30, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
New Therapies for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
New therapies sought for triple negative breast cancer Researchers have found that triple negative breast cancer is more common in younger women and in African-American women. Thyroidectomy Find out how to prepare for this procedure to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, and what you can expect. PSA test: Benefits and limitations Consider the benefits [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Your Post-Thyroidectomy Diet
If you are having a thyroidectomy, you may be concerned about your diet following the procedure. As many of you know, my husband is being treated for thyroid cancer and just underwent a total thyroidectomy. While researching the internet, he found conflicting information about what he could and couldn't eat after having the surgery. One site said he would be on liquids for two weeks, while another said even liquids could be hard to swallow. It wasn't exactly the most encouraging information, to say the least....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - March 31, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Thyroidectomy Does Not Ease CVD Risk (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- People with hyperthyroidism have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease even after successful surgical treatment, researchers reported. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - November 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
