Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in middle-aged to older cats, caused by excessive production of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. Classic symptoms include weight loss despite an ...
Two months ago, a study in JAMA Internal Medicine indicated that radioactive iodine, a decades-old pill used to treat hyperthyroidism, may be linked to cancer. But in a highly unusual twist, two of ...
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Everyday habits are helpful for supporting thyroid health ...
Dr. Arnon Gal, a small-animal internal-medicine specialist, is shown with his cat at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. Dr. Arnon Gal, a small-animal internal-medicine ...
Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by Graves disease. The global prevalence is 2% among women and 0.5% among men; if left untreated or undertreated, it can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, ...
MONTREAL — Amid common patient concerns about weight gain in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, findings from a large study suggest the therapy with the most favorable survival rate — radioiodine — is ...
An overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, has symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and weight loss. Some things that can cause hyperthyroidism include Grave's disease and thyroiditis. If you don't treat ...