Thyroid physical examination findings didn't correlate with ultrasonography findings in a cohort of patients where a majority showed no symptoms of thyroid enlargement; however, enhanced training in ...

In 2023, about 44,000 Americans were diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Although thyroid cancer is not as common as breast, prostate, lung, or colon cancer, it can still be serious. So, let’s talk about ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Attendees heading to this year’s annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association can expect to learn about ...

Thyroid level tests, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4, help diagnose underactive or overactive thyroid. Doctors may also check free T3, calcitonin, thyroglobulin, or thyroid ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that can develop on the thyroid gland. They may be solid and look dark on an ultrasound scan. Most are benign, but there is a low risk of thyroid cancer. The thyroid is a ...

A new review article covers the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of thyroid disorders in children and teens. It was published online August 29 in JAMA Pediatrics. The article is intended to be ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a healthy woman. I recently had a whole-body thermography exam that highlighted my thyroid rather dramatically. Should I get a blood test for my thyroid and/or an ultrasound? -- ...