Thyroid News Update
Here’s your weekly thyroid news update from Thyroid Mom. These are articles or abstracts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you. Happy Reading!
General Thyroid
Understanding Graves’ Disease – The Basics
Ask the Pharmacist: Thyroid Healthy Tips (By Suzy Cohen)
Will Pfizer Bounce Back From Last Year’s Levoxyl Shortage?
Could it be my thyroid? (contains a great list of common symptoms)
Scans Can Determine Thyroid Health (note this is a press release, but still has some interesting information)
Thyroid Disorders in Children & Congenital Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism in Children (We talk a lot about hypothyroidism, but children can also get hyperthyroidism. Read this to learn more about the symptoms and what you should be looking for.)
Can Medical Problems Cause Potty Training Problems? (Thyroid issues are on the list of medical problems that can make potty training more difficult.)
Endocrine Conditions & Down Syndrome
A global threat: Fukushima fallout damaged the thyroids of California babies
By Blythe Clifford