Researchers have known for decades that different brands of lab machines produce different results. The fix is easy — but not ...
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TSH levels decoded and what they mean
High TSH levels usually mean the thyroid is underactive, which is called hypothyroidism. TSH levels can change due to factors like age, sex, and pregnancy. TSH influences thyroid hormones that control ...
Keeping an eye on your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is key to catching any signs of thyroid dysfunction early on. That's because an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive ...
Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...
If you're like most primary care clinicians, your email inbox is flooded with messages from patients with questions about lab results. A common query: Should I be worried about an abnormal value on a ...
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck just above the trachea. It weighs approximately 15 to 20 grams in the adult human. The thyroid produces and releases into the ...
Women with higher-than-normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels before starting in vitro fertilization (IVF) may have fewer eggs available for treatment. But according to new research from ...
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