Category: Hypothyroidism

Constine et al. evaluated the endocrine function of 32 patients who had received radiation for brain tumors, including gliomas, medulloblastomas and ependymomas, from 2 to

DHEA can be measured anytime during the day. Cortisol, on the other hand, is the highest in the morning (helping to wake up) and lowest

Most people are aware of the obvious forms of stress that affect the adrenal glands: constraining work schedules, driving in traffic, financial problems, marital problems,

In some autoimmune diseases, bacteria or virus triggers an immune response, and the antibodies or T cells can attack certain cells of the body because

● Amiodarone is an iodine-rich drug widely used for management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. It is a benzofuranic derivative with a structural similarity to

● Drugs that can increase T3 measurements include: birth control pills, clofibrate, estrogens, Methadone. ● Drugs that can decrease T3 measurements include: amiodarone, anabolic steroids,

T4 can be compared to a key that has not yet been cut by a locksmith to fit in the lock (the thyroid receptor site).

Progesterone aids in the retention of zinc and potassium in our cells. Zinc and potassium allow the thyroid hormone to enter the cell and then

What means half-life of a medication? In pharmacology, a medication’s half-time is the time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug to reach

Adequate selenium nutrition supports efficient thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism and protects the thyroid gland from damage from excessive iodine exposure. Several research studies have