New Way To Attack Inflammation In Graves' Eye Disease Nov 8, 2009
7, 2009) A small group of patients with severe Graves' eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms -- and improved vision -- following treatment with the drug rituximab. Inflammation around their eyes and damage to the optic nerve were significantly reduced. (Science Daily)
Fluoridation hard to swallow (3) Oct 4, 2009
I have learned a lot about that gland, as I have Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism. To think that drinking more water could be keeping me sicker is appalling. (Malibu Times, CA)
Fallout from nuclear tests leads to health crisis Sep 7, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
JFK's Health Problems More Complex Than Thought Sep 2, 2009
President suffered from a rare autoimmune condition, new report finds. Monday, August 31, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
The Endocrine System - Glands and H... Aug 11, 2009
The Endocrine System - Glands and Hormones. The Endocrine System - Glands and Hormones. (Suite101.com)
How many Americans Suffer Thyroid D... Aug 1, 2009
About 40% of confirmed hyperthyroidism cases are caused by Graves disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism) affecting approximately 1% of the US population or about 3 million people. In comparison, about 14 million Americans are experiencing Hashimoto s thyroiditis (autoimmune hypothyroidism) and the condition accounts for about 95% of confirmed hypothyroid cases in the US and in other industrialized countries. (Suite101.com)
Two Gene Locations Linked To Multiple Sclerosis Discovered Jun 16, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 16, 2009) Australian and New Zealand researchers have accelerated research into Multiple Sclerosis by discovering two new locations of genes which will help to unravel the causes of MS and other autoimmune disease. Their findings will be published today in the journal Nature Genetics. (Science Daily)
Vit D gene may treat multiple sclerosis Jun 16, 2009
Vitamin D gene could treat multiple sclerosis - Health - Health & Science - The Times of India. Vitamin D gene could treat multiple sclerosis. (India Times, India)
Health Tip: Always Hungry? Jun 16, 2009
MedlinePlus: Health Tip: Always Hungry. Health Tip: Always Hungry. (MEDLINEplus)
Graves' disease: Quality of life and occupational disability May 9, 2009
Public release date: 8-May-2009. Contact: Elke Bartholomus. (EurekAlert!)
Drug May Be Dangerous for Kids with Graves' Disease Apr 28, 2009
Medication known as PTU can cause liver disease, experts say. Friday, April 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
In the News: Snapshots Apr 14, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Thyroid drug can hurt liver, kill kids' Apr 12, 2009
Thyroid drug can hurt liver, kill kids - Health - Health & Science - The Times of India. Thyroid drug can hurt liver, kill kids. (India Times, India)
Doctors: Thyroid drug can hurt liver, kill kids Apr 10, 2009
Doctors usually first try either propylthiouracil or methimazole to treat children with Graves disease, the most common cause of an overactive thyroid ... Propylthiouracil, or PTU, is also a primary treatment for adults with Graves disease, but there appear to be fewer liver complications in adults, according to Donald R. Mattison of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ... Mattison said there are no guidelines for treating Graves disease in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Medication for thyroid can damage liver in kids Apr 9, 2009
Medication for thyroid can damage liver in kids. Medication for thyroid can damage liver in kids. (AZCentral -- News)
Ending Propylthiouracil-Induced Liver Failure in Children Apr 9, 2009
Volume 360:1574-1575. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Thyroid drug can hurt liver, kill kids, docs warn Apr 9, 2009
Medication for Graves disease can cause fatal liver failure, physicians say. Health care & costs, by the numbers. (MSNBC -- Health)
Thyroid Drug Danger Apr 9, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -- A pill used for can cause fatal liver failure in children and should no longer be used to treat them, two doctors warn. (W-USA News, DC)
Thyroid Function, Miscarriage, and ... Mar 22, 2009
Women who were found to have overt thyroid disease, either Graves disease or Hashimoto s thyroiditis, were excluded from the study. Results. (Suite101.com)
Barbara Bush released from hospital Mar 14, 2009
12:08 PM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2009. HOUSTON -- Former first lady Barbara Bush is back home after her discharge Friday from a Houston hospital. (KHOU.com, TX)
Risk of Thyroid Disease in Relative... Mar 8, 2009
Risk of Thyroid Disease in Relatives: Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Graves Disease ... Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Graves Disease ... It s long been known that family members of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD), both Graves disease and Hashimoto s thyroiditis, frequently develop autoimmune thyroid disorders. (Suite101.com)
Barbara Bush joking as she recovers from surgery Mar 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009. Related Article Links. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Mar 5, 2009
NEJM -- Graves' Ophthalmopathy. Graves' Ophthalmopathy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Facts about Barbara Mar 5, 2009
- Bush disclosed she was suffering from an overactive thyroid ailment known as Graves Disease when she lived at the White House. The disease causes teary eyes and double vision. (KHOU.com, TX)
Ex-first lady Barbara Bush OK after surgery Mar 5, 2009
Barbara Bush rests comfortably after heart surgery. HOUSTON Former first lady Barbara Bush was resting comfortably after undergoing successful open heart surgery Wednesday to replace her aortic valve, a family spokesman and hospital officials said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Barbara Bush Has Successful Heart Surgery Mar 5, 2009
Former First Lady Resting Comfortably After Valve Replacement: Nov. Surgery Not Related. HOUSTON, March 4, 2009. (CBS News)
Barbara Bush on the mend after heart surgery Mar 5, 2009
Doctor says operation goes 'extremely well'; full recovery expected. Scott Olson / Getty Images. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
PRIOR SURGERY: Barbara Bush rests after perforated ulcer Mar 5, 2009
Barbara Bush out of surgery at Houston hospital - USATODAY.com. Former first lady Barbara Bush attends day two of the Republican National Convention on Sept. 2 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (USA Today)
Barbara Bush Undergoes Heart Surgery Mar 5, 2009
Barbara Bush recovering after heart surgery. Article:Barbara Bush recovering after heart surgery:/n/a/2009/03/04/national/a181852S32. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Santana could miss opening day Mar 1, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
