DO BENIGN NODULES NEED TREATMENT AFTER MENOPAUSE?
Italian researchers looked at issues regarding treatment of benign thyroid nodules, a common condition. Using ultrasound tests, the size changes in nodules in women after menopause were measured. Approximately half the group received suppressive levothyroxine treatment, the other half had no treatment. Long-term follow up at 3 and 5 years led researchers to some important conclusions regarding the need for treatment for benign nodules after menopause. http://thyroid.about.com/b/a/099940.htm PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OR TEST RESULTS: WHICH MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSES HYPOTHYROIDISM? According to conventional doctors, which is more accurate? Going by the various physical signs of hypothyroidism — i.e., coarse skin, puffy face, slow movements, slow heartrate, slow ankle reflex — or blood testing for TSH and Free T4? Indian researchers tackled the question. http://thyroid.about.com/b/a/099939.htm THYROID DISORDERS COMMON WITH HEPATITIS C Researchers report that people with chronic hepatitis C v
