Video B-Roll Available Via CNW - Alberta ranks No. 1 in Canada for adults diagnosed with thyroid disease, new research finds Oct 16, 2009
14 per cent of Albertans report being diagnosed with thyroid disease, compared with nine per cent of adults nationwide (Canada Newswire)
Video B-Roll Available Via CNW - It's that time again! Changing seasons often blamed for symptoms that may signal thyroid disease Oct 15, 2009
Changing seasons often blamed for symptoms that may signal thyroid disease. Two-thirds of young Canadian adults had symptoms common to both thyroid disease and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the past 12 months - but had never heard of thyroid disease. (Canada Newswire)
B-Roll via satellite - More than 500,000 Québec adults diagnosed with Thyroid disease Oct 13, 2009
Although more prevalent among Quebeckers over age 50, thyroid diseases may also strike teens and young adults who fail to recognize mood swings, weight gain or loss or depression as common symptoms of a thyroid disorder. Untreated thyroid disorders may lead to heart disease, clinical depression, osteoporosis and infertility. (Canada Newswire)
Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy Sep 30, 2009
Most thyroid diseases are lifelong conditions that can be managed with medical attention. Up to 60 percent of people with thyroid disease don't know they have the condition. (MEDLINEplus)
GEORGE B. KAUFFMAN: Chemical elements, then and now Jun 21, 2009
Iodine-131, which saved his mother's life, is now used over half a million times annually nationwide to diagnose and treat thyroid diseases. Glenn also discovered Iron-59 and characterized Cobalt-60, both used in metallurgy, radiotherapy and materials testing. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Hallmark Health announces new Diabetes and Endocrinology Center Feb 24, 2009
The new Center will also address the field of Endocrinology, which deals with hormone-related conditions and diseases, thyroid diseases and metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis. This spring the new center will also host community forums on diabetes where physicians and nurses will discuss how to best manage and treat these serious medical problems. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
