Jan 25 (Reuters) - The iodide dye used in heart scans and other medical imaging, such as CT scans, may in some cases damage patients' thyroid glands, possibly leading to health problems such as ...

The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones, which control the way the body uses energy. A thyroid nodule is a solid or fluid-filled lump found within the thyroid ...

Thyroid gland ultrasounds produce images that can help diagnose conditions such as cancer, goiters, and Grave’s disease. The thyroid gland is an important organ that produces several hormones. Various ...

The most common thyroid problem is hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid fails to produce enough hormones to meet ...

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) tells the thyroid gland to produce hormones. High TSH levels usually indicate that the thyroid is underactive and needs more stimulation in order to work. But, some ...

Of the four main types of thyroid cancer, the vast majority are differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Radioiodine (I-131) therapy has been used in the management of patients with DTC since the first ...