Recovery from a full or partial thyroidectomy is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A ...

Medullary thyroid carcinoma is the most common cause of death in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2A (MEN-2A) or type 2B or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma. We sought to ...

Just one preoperative dose of dexamethasone proved of benefit for thyroidectomy patients, according to a randomized clinical trial in Pakistan. In a study of 192 patients, those who received ...

For patients with low-risk thyroid cancer undergoing thyroidectomy, follow-up without use of radioiodine is noninferior to ablation with radioiodine, according to a study published in the March 10 ...

Total thyroidectomy boosted patient-reported general health in euthyroid Hashimoto's thyroiditis for up to 5 years, an extension of a randomized trial showed. Measured via the Short Form-36 Health ...

In patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer undergoing thyroidectomy, the postoperative administration of radioiodine (iodine-131) is controversial in the absence of demonstrated benefits.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Changes in thyrotropin-binding inhibitory immunoglobulin levels for people with refractory Graves’ disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Operative management with total thyroidectomy will not be the best option for all older adults with Graves’ ...

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in promoting strong bones and teeth, and in ensuring correct muscle and nerve performance. After thyroidectomy, the parathyroid glands that ...