Causes for Itchy, Flaky Skin in Dog... Aug 25, 2008
Equally troublesome causes of dry, itchy, flaky skin in dogs include thyroid disorders, auto-immune disorders, internal intestinal parasites, dietary deficiencies and bathing or swimming too frequently. The most common treatments for itchy skin include anti-histimine medication, limiting exposure to irritants, dietary supplementation, dietary change, anti-parasitic medication like ivermectin, antibiotic medication, steroid medication and anti-fungal medication or any combination thereof. (Suite101.com)
U.S. says conflict over anthrax vaccine motivated suspect Aug 10, 2008
By 2000, more than 570,000 military personnel had been vaccinated, and hundreds had filed an "adverse event report," citing some kind of a reaction after getting the shots, ranging from fatigue, dizziness and muscle pain, to more serious conditions like thyroid disorders or rhabdomyolysis, a muscle ailment. Congressional hearings were held, and dozens of members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the Pentagon calling the mandatory vaccination program "a flawed policy that should... (International Herald Tribune)
Thyroid Linked to Heart, 59 Other Diseases Jul 17, 2008
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Fibromyalgia: Little understood... Jul 16, 2008
"There are lot of things it can be confused with such as thyroid disorders, metabolic disorders and certain rheumatologic inflammatory conditions.". For almost five years, Poole jumped from doctor to doctor trying to figure out what was causing her symptoms. (CNN -- Law)
Call to action Jul 2, 2008
An aid worker in the aftermath of Myanmars delta disaster encourages more people to get involved (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Doctors urge for national screening programme to detect thyroid ... May 26, 2008
Doctors urge for national screening programme to detect thyroid disorders at birth - ExpressIndia ... Doctors urge for national screening programme to detect thyroid disorders at birth ... Mumbai, May 25 Early detection can prevent thyroid disorders, stunting of mental and physical growth. (Mumbai Newsline)
My life as a guinea pig Mar 4, 2008
Medical researchers have tracked David Ward since his birth in 1946. The findings shed fascinating light on the impact of childhood on health in later years. (Guardian Unlimited)
Mangalore: AJ Hospital Launches Endocrinology Department in City Jan 13, 2008
This would turn to be a boon to the locals, especially those who are suffering from endocrine problems like diabetes and thyroid disorders, said Dr Prasanth Marla, medical director, AJ Hospital and Research Center, at the press conference here on Friday January 11 ... The prime focus will be diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, short stature, hirsutism and osteoporosis, he added. (Daijiworld.com)
Winter skin survival guide Jan 8, 2008
Chronic health conditions -- Diabetes, thyroid disorders, kidney disease, and some other conditions can affect the skin's ability to retain moisture. Some medications -- including antihistamines, tamoxifen (for breast cancer), and certain antidepressants -- also cause dryness. (CNN -- Health)
Thyroid Disorders Dec 27, 2007
Most Often Undiagnosed and Misdiagnosed Disease. Thyroid regulates the pace of the body s metabolism through the production of its hormones. (Suite101.com)
Endometriosis Nov 22, 2007
A Cause of Autoimmune Infertility. The development of adhesions and scar tissue can cause the organs of the pelvic cavity to fuse to one another, contributing to pain. (Suite101.com)
Schizophrenia and Autoimmunity Oct 13, 2007
Patients with schizophrenia and their parents have a higher risk of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly thyroid disorders and celiac disease ... In addition, patients with schizophrenia had a higher prevalence of nine specific autoimmune disorders, including celiac disease, autoimmune thyroid disorders, , , chronic active hepatitis, interstitial cystitis (bladder condition characterized by urinary frequency and pelvic pain), polymyalgia rheumatic, myositis, and type 1 diabetes, compared to... (Suite101.com)
Cool propshelp diabetes lesson Aug 29, 2007
They help explain the puzzling disease's impact on the body and the importance of medication, exercise, healthy diet and blood-sugar monitoring in preventing complications such as heart disease, strokes, blindness, renal failure, circulation problems leading to amputation, nerve damage, thyroid disorders and gum disease, among others. Insulin is your friend and sugar is your enemy, she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The epidemic among us Aug 19, 2007
Controlling blood-sugar levels determines whether one can live a normal life or suffer progressive decline from complications including heart disease, stroke, renal failure, blindness, gum disease, thyroid disorders, nerve damage and circulation problems that can lead to lower-limb amputations. But tight control requires work, including a strict regimen of medications, blood glucose testing, dietary changes and exercise. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Canine Epilepsy Jul 30, 2007
Onset of thyroid disorders tends to peak around the time of puberty. Neutering does not fix the problem and often makes it worse. (Suite101.com)
Schoolyard secrets and a misplaced right not to know Jun 30, 2007
Last month at an international conference, 200 environmental health scientists warned that exposure to common chemicals makes babies more likely to develop health problems later in life, including diabetes, cancer, fertility problems and thyroid disorders. The scientists agreed that timing, not dose, is what s important. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Jun 14, 2007
But opponents of the plan cite a multitude of grievances, from studies claiming fluoride is a toxin that can cause liver and brain damage, osteoporosis and thyroid disorders, to cries of government fluoridation conspiracies benefiting corporate interests, to libertarian declarations that civil rights are being trampled. Cynthia Emminger is one local concerned citizen who wants to throw a spotlight on what she feels is a "very controversial" practice-cities' fluoridation of water supplies on a... (Malibu Times, CA)
Asthma Doesn't Usually Increase Pregnancy Risks May 31, 2007
Asthma did not significantly increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorders, the need for assisted delivery, placental separation from the uterine wall (placental abruption), placenta blocks the opening to the birth canal (placental previa), pre-eclampsia (a condition affecting multiple body systems characterized by high blood pressure and kidney failure), or eclampsia (progression of pre-eclampsia to a life-threatening severity). However, when compared with women without... (MEDLINEplus)
Common chemicals pose danger for fetuses, scientists warn May 26, 2007
In a strongly worded declaration, many of the world's leading environmental scientists warned Thursday that exposure to common chemicals makes babies more likely to develop an array of health problems later in life, including diabetes, attention deficit disorders, prostate cancer, fertility problems, thyroid disorders and even obesity. The declaration by about 200 scientists from five continents amounts to a vote of confidence in a growing body of evidence that humans are vulnerable to long-term... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Chemical exposure may hurt babies later in life May 26, 2007
Such prevention should not await detailed evidence on individual hazards," the scientists wrote in the four-page statement. The scientists are particularly concerned that the newest animal research suggests that chemicals can alter gene expression -- turning on or off genes that predispose people to disease. Although the DNA itself would not be altered, such genetic misfires in the womb may be permanent, and all of the subsequent generations could be at greater risk of diseases, too. "Toxic... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Early Chemical Exposure In Humans Linked To Disease May 25, 2007
Such prevention should not await detailed evidence on individual hazards," the scientists say in a four-page written statement. Gene Expression Altered The scientists are particularly concerned that the newest animal research suggests that chemicals can alter gene expression, turning on or off genes that predispose people to disease. Although the DNA itself would not be altered, such genetic misfires in the womb may be permanent, and all of the subsequent generations could be at greater risk of... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Top Ways To Save Your Sex Drive May 4, 2007
Medical conditions: Health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders and autoimmune disorders like lupus can all change a woman's sexual desire by affecting blood flow, nerve signals and hormone levels. A recent study of 417 sexually active women ages 31 to 60 found that women with high blood pressure were twice as likely to have sexual dysfunction than women with normal blood pressure. (CBS New York, NY)
Human Parvovirus B19 Infection Apr 4, 2007
Because of its ability to induce autoimmunity, this virus is suspected of triggering co-morbid bipolar and autoimmune thyroid disorders in females and schizophrenia and autoimmune thyroid disorders in males ... C Hammond and J Hobbs, Parvovirus B19 infection of brain: Possible role of gender in determining mental illness and autoimmune thyroid disorders, Med Hypotheses, Dec 28, 2006. (Suite101.com)
Expert warns government has 10 million doses for 'emergency' Apr 4, 2007
Yet on the anthrax vaccine package insert, FDA explains why those military studies had serious problems and cannot be relied upon," she wrote. In her estimate, up to one-third of the soldiers vaccinated developed problems ranging from muscle and joint pain and short-term memory loss to lupus and thyroid disorders. "What can soldiers do when faced with the anthrax vaccine. It seems we are in a legal gray area now. (WorldNetDaily)
Rashes and Hives Feb 5, 2007
Persons with autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid disorders, lupus and Sjogren's, are at risk for rashes, hives and urticarial vasculitis. Rashes and hives, which are technically referred to as urticaria and angioedema, are common occurrences in people with allergies and autoimmune diseases. (Suite101.com)
"Hot" Patients Setting Off Radiation Alarms Jan 31, 2007
Radioisotopes are commonly used to diagnose and treat certain cancers and thyroid disorders, to analyze heart function, or to scan bones and lungs. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission first recommended in 2003 that doctors warn patients they may set off alarms after being injected or implanted with radioisotopes. (MEDLINEplus)
'Hot' People Setting Off Radiation Alarms Jan 29, 2007
Radioisotopes are commonly used to diagnose and treat certain cancers and thyroid disorders, to analyze heart function, or to scan bones and lungs. Story Continues Below. (Newsmax)
Autoimmune Atrophic Gastritis Jan 15, 2007
Patients with other autoimmune disorders, especially autoimmune thyroid disorders, are more likely to develop atrophic gastritis. Atrophic gastritis is the most common autoimmune disease to develop in patients with Graves' disease who have been treated with radioiodine. (Suite101.com)
Wheat no more. Go gluten-freeAddMyLinkImage("/news/181_1861237,0050.htm", "Wheat no more. Go gluten-free"); Dec 7, 2006
Correct diagnosis is imperative as celiac disease may predispose people to other disorders as type-1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune liver disease, thyroid disorders, pulmonary diseases such as asthma; ulcerative colitis, Crohn s Disease as well as an increased risk of cancer of the intestine, says Dr Mohan. Mohan is among a group of nutritionists, dieticians, doctors, nurses and patients who have come together to set up the Celiac Society of Delhi to increase awareness and provide support to... (Hindustan Times, India)
Vertigo: The Whole Story Dec 7, 2006
Central vestibular disorders (affecting the vestibular nerve, brain stem, and/or cerebellum) can be caused by cardiovascular problems, head trauma, migraines, tumors, kidney or thyroid disorders, , and central nervous system disorders such as stroke or brain hemorrhage. Symptoms of Vestibular Illness. (Suite101.com)
Payback leads to career Nov 14, 2006
We do everything from infants, checkups and immunizations, to geriatric care, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, thyroid disorders, obesity, we end to cover everything. Most of our providers are board certified family practitioners, which means we have been trained to take care of the family. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Eat right, kill the depression bug Oct 31, 2006
Clinical or severe depression: This type usually has its roots in chemical imbalances in the brain, thyroid disorders or unresolved traumatic events of your past. Clinical depression, which could last weeks, months or possibly, years, permeates the entire body victims typically turn reclusive, are unable to perform daily activities and experience prolonged melancholy and suicidal tendencies. (Hindustan Times, India)
A fertile argument Sep 4, 2006
Thyroid disorders, for instance, can cause both irregular cycles and obesity. An inherited problem called polycystic ovary syndromeis usually diagnosed because women who have it are overweight, have excessive hair and fertility problems. (Times Online)
U.S. obesity crisis still gaining weight Aug 8, 2006
Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, hypertension, stroke, lung disease, asthma, thyroid disorders or kidney disease are some of these problems the named. The study noted a common association of the symptom of hyperthyroidism (an underactive thyroid) with weight gain, which in turn caused researchers to wonder how thyroid disorders affect the obesity problem. (U-Wire.com)
Too soon for the long goodbye Jul 17, 2006
Next came the rounds of specialists and battery of tests--for thyroid disorders, stroke, vertigo, tumors and other problems that more typically would strike at midlife. One by one, disorders were eliminated--a process that can take months or years--until only one heartbreaking diagnosis remained. (FOX59, IN)
The Haters' Off-Season FAQ Jul 5, 2006
They do have a good bordering on great defense, TO will be a definite impact, and Terry She Glenn seems to have defeated his bouts with migraines, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. But one glaring weakness remains - their offensive backfield. (SeahawksInsider.com)
News briefs from Northern California Jul 4, 2006
MP Associates had been cited for burning contaminated gloves, paper and faulty products that contained perchlorate, a component in rocket fuel that's known to cause thyroid disorders. . (Fresno Bee -- State)
Monday morning: A fix for fireworks disposal Jul 3, 2006
Fireworks can contain perchlorate, the same component of rocket fuel that's known to cause thyroid disorders. There can be cancer-causing dioxins and metals including antinomy, lead and copper that in large enough doses cause a wide range of gastric, kidney and nervous-system disorders. (Sacramento Bee)
Premature Graying Can Be Genetic, Signal Health Problems Jun 3, 2006
Premature graying has been associated with certain medical conditions such as thyroid disorders, vitiligo, vitamin B12 deficiency, and anemia. Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which the cells that make pigment (melanocytes) are destroyed, resulting in patches of hair and skin that become white. (Fox News)
Loss of skin color not dangerous May 16, 2006
We don't know what causes vitiligo, though it may be more common in people with autoimmune diseases or thyroid disorders. There may be a genetic link; about one-fifth of people with vitiligo have a relative with the condition. (Newsday -- Health)
Treating Graves Disease Mar 14, 2006
com you will have access to several different sites concerning Thyroid disorders. Take the time to study them. (Suite101.com)
Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody and vitiligo: a controlled study Mar 11, 2006
As this antibody is a relatively sensitive and specific marker of autoimmune thyroid disorders including Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves' disease, and considering the fact that vitiligo usually precedes the onset of thyroid dysfunction, periodic follow-up of vitiligo patients for detecting thyroid diseases is further emphasized especially in young women with increased level of anti-TPO.. 1999-2006 BioMed Central Ltd unless otherwise stated. (BioMed Central)
Autoimmune Diseases Mar 5, 2006
In only rare instances are other organs directly attacked in patients with autoimmune thyroid disorders. Examples are the rare condition of Hashimotos encephalopathy, a central nervous system disorder that may progress to dementia, which can occur in Hashimotos thyroiditis and an immune complex mediated kidney disease similar to that seen in SLE, which rarely occurs in patients with Graves disease. (Suite101.com)
Thyroid Disorders Can Cause Sex Problems for Men Jan 21, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thyroid disorders are associated with a variety of sexual symptoms in men, according to a new report. Dr. Emmanuele A. Jannini from University of L'Aquila, Italy, and associates looked into the prevalence of sexual difficulties in 48 adult male patients with either underactive or overactive thyroid conditions, before and after they recovered. (MEDLINEplus)
