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)
Mailman School PH study finds increase in thyroid diseases risk from exposure at Chernobyl Feb 20, 2008
Results of the study further suggest that age at exposure, history of thyroid diseases, and location of residence do not modify its risk ... Previous studies showed that the risk of thyroid cancer increased with radiation dose from radioactive iodines, but the effects of radiation on benign thyroid diseases has been largely unknown ... The Chernobyl accident presented an unparalleled opportunity to study the association between radioactive iodines and a spectrum of thyroid diseases, said Lydia... (EurekAlert!)
A Tumor Marker Ca 19-9 In Diabetics Can Lead To Misdiagnosis Of Pancreatic Cancer, Study Suggests Oct 16, 2007
CA 19-9 is a tumor-associated antigen which is elevated in pancreatic cancers, cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract, ovarian cancer, hepatocellular cancer, colorectal cancer, inflammatory conditions of the hepatobiliary system, and in thyroid diseases. CA 19-9 is used in the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer but is also a marker of pancreatic tissue damage which might be caused by diabetes. (Science Daily)
Diagnostic Hybrids establishes HIV program Feb 17, 2007
Diagnostic Hybrids, established in 1983 with the help of and others, develops and makes diagnostic and analytical products for viral respiratory diseases, herpes virus infections, and other specific viral and thyroid diseases. It also develops genetically engineered tissue cell cultures for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Surviving the bitter cold Jan 11, 2007
In secondary hypothermia, underlying conditions like strokes, diabetes, malnutrition, bacterial infection, thyroid diseases, spinal cord injuries, alcohol or other drugs interfere with the body's heat-balancing abilities. Babies are particularly vulnerable because they have a high ratio of body surface to mass and are unable to shiver to create more heat. (The Daily Reflector)
