101. News Item - Levofloxacin Prophylaxis Possibly Beneficial In Cancer Chemotherapy hypothyroid treatment too conservative. A full starting dose of levothyroxine incardiac asymptomatic patients with primary hypothyroidism is safe and may http://www.ukmicentral.nhs.uk/headline/database/browse.asp

Back Next Search Headlines 08 September 2005 Levofloxacin prophylaxis possibly beneficial in cancer chemotherapy Two large, randomised, placebo-controlled trials indicate that prophylaxis with levofloxacin may reduce the number of infections in patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, but still leave a number of important questions to be answered. The trials have superficial similarities in that both are large, well-designed, studied a fluoroquinolone (levofloxacin) in patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, and had a similar primary end-point - febrile episodes attributed to infection. There were, however, significant differences in the two patient populations and in the drug regimen used. An accompanying editorial discusses the trials and their implications. The author notes that they add considerably to the evidence available in this area and discusses the differences between them. While the studies do show benefits, they also show harms including increased adverse effects and the promotion of bacterial resistance. If prophylactic antibacterial treatment is adopted, it will be essential to define those patients most at risk and therefore with the potential for greatest benefit, and it must be combined with rigorous infection-control practice and monitoring. New Engl J Med 2005; 353: 977-87

102. Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Altered Skin Elastic Fibers In Hypothyroid Myxedema Myxedema (hypothyroid and pretibial) is consistently associated with quantitativeand qualitative defects of dermal elastic fibers. http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/145/1/117

Select Journal or Resource JAMA Archives of Dermatology Facial Plastic Surgery Family Medicine (1992-2000) General Psychiatry Internal Medicine Neurology Ophthalmology Surgery Student JAMA (1998-2004) JAMA CareerNet For The Media Meetings Peer Review Congress Vol. 145 No. 1, January 1, 1985 Featured Link E-mail Alerts ARTICLE Article Options Send to a Friend Similar articles in this journal Literature Track Add to File Drawer Download to Citation Manager PubMed citation Articles in PubMed by Matsuoka LY Dietrich JE Contact me when this article is cited Altered skin elastic fibers in hypothyroid myxedema and pretibial myxedema L. Y. Matsuoka, J. Wortsman, J. Uitto, K. Hashimoto, C. E. Kupchella, A. M. Eng and J. E. Dietrich Elastic fibers account for 2% of dermal volume and are responsible for normal skin resiliency. We investigated a disorder of the dermal elastic component as the mechanism for the decreased elasticity of skin in myxedema. Skin biopsy specimens were obtained from patients with thyroid diseases and normal subjects matched for age, sex, and biopsy location.

103. MotherNature.com - Hypothyroidism Effect of selenium supplementation in hypothyroid subjects of an iodine andselenium deficient area the possible danger of indiscriminate supplementation http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Ency/Index.cfm/Id/1035002

New customer? Sign Up Current customer? Log In Home Vitamins Minerals ... Learning Center Search Departments Vitamins Minerals Supplements Herbs More Ways to Shop Brands A-Z Health Concern Women's Health Men's Health ... Seniors Free Catalog MotherNature.com's Summer Catalog Is Here! Click Here to Get Your Free Copy Today. Newsletter Sign Up Weekly health news, sale announcements and coupons! Library Home Health Concerns > Hypothyroidism HYPOTHYROIDISM Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Visit The Healthy Living Bookshelf: 21 Online Health Books From Rodale View Our Related Product Sections: Hypothyroidism Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to function adequately, resulting in reduced levels of thyroid hormone in the body. Cretinism is a type of hypothyroidism that occurs at birth and results in stunted physical growth and mental development. Severe hypothyroidism is called myxedema. lithium and phenylbutazone, may also induce hypothyroidism. Extreme iodine deficiency, which is rare in the United States, is another possible cause. Failure of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus to stimulate the thyroid gland properly can cause a condition known as secondary hypothyroidism. Some people with goiter (an enlargement of the thyroid gland) also have hypothyroidism. Goiter can be caused by an iodine deficiency, by eating foods that contain goitrogens (goiter-causing substances), or by other disorders that interfere with thyroid hormone production. In many cases the cause of goiter cannot be determined. While natural therapies may help to some extent, thyroid hormone replacement is necessary for most people with hypothyroidism.

104. Thyrogen.com - Hypothyroid Symptoms And The Role Of Thyrogen As discussed briefly in the Testing section, not all patients need to stop takingthyroid hormones for thyroglobulin (Tg) testing or a whole body scan (WBS) http://www.thyrogen.com/patient/early_follow_up/p_pt_phase2-ty_role.asp

We have detected that your browser does not have Javascript turned on. This site is optimized for Javascript. You may experience difficulties browsing certain parts of the site. Genzyme Corporate Research Search Genzyme Websites ... Product Information (PDF) Role of Thyrogen in Your Follow-up As discussed briefly in the Testing section, not all patients need to stop taking thyroid hormones for thyroglobulin (Tg) testing or a whole body scan (WBS) - instead, your doctor may prescribe Thyrogen . This section takes a more detailed look at hypothyroidism, the condition caused by stopping your thyroid medication. Then it explains what Thyrogen is, how it's used, and how it might fit into your life. For more information, please read the full product information. Please see important safety information below. Hypothyroidism If you need to stop taking your thyroid hormone therapy (T3 and/or T4) prior to your routine testing, you will become hypothyroid. Since thyroid hormones affect many of your body's functions, particularly metabolism, hypothyroidism can be a big change to your body's systems. Some people may experience only minor noticeable changes. Some, however, may experience more intrusive, even debilitating, symptoms of hypothyroidism. These can include:

105. Feline Hypothyroidism FAQs ~ Pawprints And Purrs, Inc. Once treatment begins, most hypothyroid cats are increasingly active and showfewer behavior problems within a week. Hair growth typically accelerates in http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hypothyroidism.html

HOME Mission Donate Table of Contents ... Wealth of Resources Pawprints and Purrs, Inc. Cat Health Care Information by Condition or Disease A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization All donations are tax deductible Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your cat to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your cat's symptoms with any of your concerns about the cat's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your cat's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution. Hypothyroidism The thyroid gland consists of two lobes located near the larynx (Adam's apple) in the cat's neck along side the windpipe. The thyroid gland combines the amino acid tyrosine and iodine to manufacture the thyroid hormone. The pituitary gland exerts control over the thyroid gland. TSH from the pituitary stimulates the thyroid gland to produce its hormone, thyroxine. Thyroxine is the hormone that controls metabolic and activity levels. The thyroid gland also secretes another hormone, calcitonin, which is necessary for proper calcium metalbolism. In layman terms, the above paragraph simply means the thyroid gland controls the cat's metabolism. The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormones that are critical to maintaining the cat’s normal metabolic rate. This is the speed at which the body converts nutrient energy into energy fueling the body. If the thyroid gland degenerates or becomes inflamed, it can no longer produce sufficient quantities of hormones. As a result, cells don’t convert the nutritional energy it needs into biologically usable fuel as fast as usual.

106. Thyroid Gland tell me of all their symptoms that are clearly hypothyroid. Thyroid diseasedoes kill, and if you are hypothyroid, you may develop all sorts of diseases http://www.healthrecipes.com/thyroid_gland.htm

Weight Loss Topics Healthy Recipes Alternative Cancer Topics Powered by FreeFind Juice Fasting Articles for Health and Weight Loss Food Addiction and Compulsive Eating Articles Thyroid Gland Welcome to Victoria's 7 Tips for Natural Hypothyroidism Treatment Healthandbeauty.com TIP 3: ARE YOU BORDERLINE HYPOTHYROID? Despite the sensitivity of all the tests the doctors can give a patient today, a mildly low thyroid person can still appear normal on paper. I cannot tell you how many people who write to me and tell me of all their symptoms that are clearly hypothyroid. They complain that no doctors will help them, that all the tests they take come up "normal", but still they suffer tremendously with symptoms daily. Why is it that so many people who need some thyroid hormone simply cannot get it from their doctor? Dr. Richard Shames of "Thyroid Power" believes one reason so "many people cannot get thyroid therapy is because many physicians are not aware of the excessive prevalence of low thyroid in the population, or of its collective toll on the nation's health". The Mayo Clinic has determined that as much as 10 percent of the population suffer from thyroid problems and it appears to be on the increase.

107. Hypothyroidism Coconut Oil may benefit hypothyroid problems and assist with weight loss.REFERENCES Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; http://www.herbalremedies.com/hypothyroid.html

Type In What You Want! Advanced Search? HERBAL WEIGHT LOSS COSMETICS LOTIONS ... Shop By Brand Here 100% Satisfaction Guarantee HerbalRemedies.com Your Complete Herbal Remedy Super Store! Customer Service Email us or Call Toll-Free Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm MST Shipping Rates At or Under 1lb US USPS, $5.49 US Ground $5.99 US 3 Bus days $7.99 US 2 Bus days $9.99 US Overnight $18.99 Worldwide $20.99 - up Home - Free Online Medical Dictionary - Hypothyroidism General Hypothyroidism Information Possible Causes of Hypothyroidism Possible Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Possible Lifestyle Changes for Hypothyroidism ... Back to Top General Hypothyroidism Information Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormones in the body. The thyroid gland serves as the body’s internal thermostat by secreting two hormones that control the rate at which the body burns calories and expends energy. If the gland does not secrete enough of the hormone, hypothyroidism is the result. Hyperthyroidism is caused by overproduction of these hormones. Hypothyroidism affects approximately 13 million Americans, most of whom are women between the ages of 30 and 50. An estimated one in eight women may develop a thyroid condition at some time in their lives.

108. Pets With Diabetes: Hypothyroidism And Diabetes Many dogs are both hypothyroid and diabetic. Special considerations are takenfor treating a diabetic hypothyroid dog. http://www.petdiabetes.org/hypothyroid.htm

Hypothyroidism and Diabetes What is it? Signs Diagnosis Treatment ... References What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in dogs. Dogs diagnosed with hypothyroidism are usually between 4 and 10 years old. Since both hypothyroidism and diabetes is common in older dogs, it is not unusual to have both a diabetic and hypothyroid dog. Hypothyroidism is rare in cats and is usually the result of a thyroidectomy performed to treat hyperthyroidism . The information presented here is for dogs. Causes Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland, a small double-lobed gland in the neck, produces abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland produces two hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodithyronine (T3). Hypothyroidism is most commonly due to destruction of the thyroid gland either from an immune-mediated process where lymphocytes of the immune system cause inflammation of the thyroid (lymphocytic thyroiditis), or atrophy. Less commonly, hypothyroidism can be due to cancer of the thyroid gland. It can also be due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which in turn causes the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone. Other illnesses, glucocorticoids, and malnutrition can also cause decreased TSH levels, which would lead to hypothyroidism.

109. Hardin MD : Hypothyroidism hypothyroid Pictures. hypothyroidism Mediscan clipart library, London, hypothyroid Symptoms. MEDLINEplus Health Encyclopedia hypothyroidism Symptoms http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/hypothyroidism.html

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110. Thyroid Diseases Hypothyroidism In Dogs Most hypothyroid dogs respond readily to treatment with synthetic thyroid A study on hypothyroid dogs revealed the following information on the variety http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1597&articleid=449

111. Hypothyroidism With the sulfonamides, after longterm use, a clinically hypothyroid state canbe produced. Regardless, it is typically the total T4 level that is most http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Lowthyroid.html

Question: Dr. Dodds, why should a dog with seizures have a thyroid panel done to test for low thyroid function or hypothyroidism? Answer: Because thyroid dysfunction can precipitate or aggravate existing seizure disorders. The mechanism is unknown, but may relate to the vital role of thyroid hormones in cellular metabolism of the central nervous system. In some cases the seizures are related to thyroid dysfunction and when placed on appropriate thyroid medication the seizures may no longer occur or are reduced in severity or become less frequent. Epil-K9: What are some of the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism? Dr. Dodds: There are more than 50 different symptoms of hypothyroidism. Classical signs include chronic skin disease, hair loss, weight gain, lethargy and slow metabolism, although behavioral changes (aggression, hyperactivity, poor concentration, passivity, phobias, anxiety or neuromuscular events such as seizures), and many other signs of metabolic imbalances also can occur. This condition can mimic other disorders. Epil-K9 How many symptoms would a dog need to have to suspect hypothyroidism and have a thyroid panel done?

112. Thyroid Disorders - Hyperthyroid, Hypothyroid, Thyroiditis, Graves Disease Blogs about hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Graves disease, thyroiditis, andother thyroid disorders. http://www.healthdiaries.com/thyroid-disorders.htm

Home > Thyroid Disorders Thyroid Disorders The thyroid gland is located in the lower front part of the neck and weighs less than an ounce. For something so small, it can create a lot of havoc when it is not functioning properly. Thyroid disease is more common in women than in men, with the risk increasing as one gets older. Graves Disease is the most common type of hyperthyroidism. Our Health News page tracks the latest health news from around the web, from the new treatments to the latest research. Did You Know? More than 50% of people with hypothyroidism don't know they have it. (American Thyroid Association) Soy interferes with the absorption of thyroid replacement medications. (American Thyroid Association). Spotlight on Healthy Foods: SALMON Iodine is essential for thyroid function. For this reason, people with underactive thyroid glands are often told to eat salmon and other foods with high iodine levels such as trout and seaweed. On the other end of the spectrum, too much iodine can damage the thyroid, so those with an overactive thyroid gland should watch their iodine intake carefully. Explore the Thyroid Disorders Section Graves' Disease Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid Cancer ... Wilson's Syndrome Health Diaries features real health stories by people just like you. Read what others are going through or contribute your own story to the community. It's fun and free! Remain anonymous or use your real name. You don't have to be a brilliant writer, though many of our contributors are!

113. Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy, Hyperthyroidism And Pregnancy, Hyperthyroid An Discusses gland issues and overlooked symptoms of new mothers. From EndocrineWeb. http://www.endocrineweb.com/pregnancy.html

Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy Shows Up with Headaches, Anxiety, Nervousness, and High Blood Pressure. These are the signs of Thyroid disease of Pregnancy. adrenal tumor cancer adrenal thyroid gland high blood pressure hypertension adrenal adrenal adrenal The most common thyroid disorder occurring around or during pregnancy is thyroid hormone deficiency, or hypothyroidism. The details of hypothyroidism are covered on several other pages on our site , so only those factors pertaining to pregnancy are discussed here. Hypothyroidism can cause a variety of changes in a woman's menstrual periods: irregularity, heavy periods, or loss of periods. When hypothyroidism is severe, it can reduce a woman's chances of becoming pregnant. Checking thyroid gland function with a simple blood test is an important part of evaluating a woman who has trouble becoming pregnant. If detected, an underactive thyroid gland can be easily treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. If thyroid blood tests are normal, however, treating an infertile woman with thyroid hormones will not help at all, and may cause other problems. Because some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism such as tiredness and weight gain are already quite common in pregnant women, it is often overlooked and not considered as a possible cause of these symptoms. Blood tests, particularly measuring the

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