Thyroid News

RNA sequencing detected less than half of identifiable genetic mutations found in DNA sequencing of thyroid and brain tumor, thyroid tissue and fine-needle aspiration samples, according to findings published in Thyroid.

Adults with Erdheim-Chester disease, a rare blood cancer, are more likely than those without the disease to have central or primary hypothyroidism and should be screened with a full thyroid panel, according to study findings.

Adults in Japan with low-risk papillary microcarcinoma were less likely to undergo conversion surgery if active surveillance began after December 2011 than from February 2005 to November 2011, according to study data.

A cohort of adults with schizophrenia in Israel had a higher rate of hypothyroidism after diagnosis than controls without schizophrenia, although no difference was found before diagnosis between the two groups, according to study data.

Chronic hypoparathyroidism can be a debilitating disease for those living with the condition, with patients reporting daily symptoms such as physical fatigue, muscle cramps, and limb heaviness and tingling.

All adults with endocrine disorders should undergo measurement of cholesterol and triglyceride levels to better manage their cardiovascular risk, according to a new clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society.

Adults with active thyroid eye disease assigned the human monoclonal antibody teprotumumab experienced improvements in disease outcomes that persisted nearly 1 year after receiving the last trial dose, new study data show.

Adults in China with type 2 diabetes had improved glucose control and a restoration of thyroid function after participating in metabolic management, according to a study published in the Journal of Diabetes.

A cohort of adults who underwent microwave ablation to treat solid or mostly solid benign thyroid nodules had a mean shrinkage of more than 60% 6 months after the procedure, according to findings published in Clinical Endocrinology.

Increased genetic risk for Graves’ disease, autoimmune thyroiditis or hyperthyroidism is not associated with low bone mineral density or fracture risk, according to an analysis of UK Biobank data.