OBJECTIVE: Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy is a common non-invasive method for assessing ischemic burden, though artifacts can affect accuracy. Speckle-tracking strain echocardiography improves left ...

Accurately diagnosing thyroid function is critical to avoid harms of unnecessary treatment. This study found that age-, sex-, and race-specific reference intervals reclassified nearly half of ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover the full cost of a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test after meeting your deductible. Medicare Part B generally covers ...

Three years later, biochemical analysis and ultrasound examination identified a thyroid nodule that progressively increased in size. The 99m Tc-pertechnetate scintigraphy showed avid uptake in the ...

Introduction: Thyroid diseases, the second most common hormonal disorders, are increasingly prevalent, necessitating accurate and timely diagnostics through methods like ultrasound, computed ...

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a critical condition requiring accurate diagnosis, often through lung ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scintigraphy. While artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance ...

But unfortunately there are a number of other health issues linked to the condition. These may include thyroid disease. Researchers are investigating whether thyroid gland disorders belong on the ...

In India, a significant portion of adults grapple with both thyroid disorders and diabetes, often unaware of their interconnectedness. Hypothyroidism affects a substantial number of individuals ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Known for treating children with thyroid disease, cancer and other endocrine disorders, the thyroid center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the busiest and ...

Observed every year on May 25, World Thyroid Awareness Day shines a spotlight on one of the most common yet often overlooked glands that impact nearly every aspect of human health. Thyroid disorders ...

At the base of your neck, you will notice a small gland shaped like a butterfly. It may be small, but it plays a critical role in regulating metabolism. That is thyroid for you. A dysfunction of this ...