Validation of a questionnaire measuring the regulation of autonomic function Jun 5, 2008
Methods: We administered the questionnaire to 440 participants, 316 women and 124 men: 95 patients with breast cancer, 49 with colorectal cancer, 60 with diabetes mellitus, 39 with coronary heart disease, 28 with rheumatological conditions, 32 with Hashimoto's disease, 22 with multiple morbidities and 115 healthy people. We administered the questionnaire a second time to 50. (BioMed Central)
Healed Gore finds way to Torrey Pines Jun 3, 2008
After a battery of tests, he was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, the most common form of hyperthyroidism. Gore's immune system was attacking his thyroid, chewing it up and throwing his endochrine system out of whack. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Titans' inspired feet beat Urbana Nov 4, 2006
Myers is settling in after being sidelined with a knee injury earlier this season and being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease -- a problem with the thyroid gland in the neck -- over the summer. She had a fast heartbeat, which is now under control with medication. (Frederick News-Post)
Landis: 'This is not a doping case' Jul 29, 2006
Landis had been taking two medications during the race -- injections of cortisone to deal with a chronic hip injury and a thyroid hormone used to treat a condition known as Hashimoto's disease, with which he was diagnosed two years ago. Kay said it appears unlikely that either medication could have caused the result. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Iodine Deficiency, Overload a Tricky Balance Jun 30, 2006
They also examined the incidence of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and autoimmune thyroiditis (also known as Hashimoto's disease) in these populations. Both of these conditions are linked to excessive iodine intake. (MEDLINEplus)
