Methimazole and PTU cross the placenta, and if given in excessive doses (based on maternal thyroid hormone levels) may produce fetal goiter and hypothyroidism. Iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism (eg, ...

The clinical use of TRAb measurements for the diagnosis and follow-up of AITD remains a matter of controversy and differs geographically. The differential diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be resolved ...

BALTIMORE -- Under 50% of pregnant patients who met thyroid disease risk factor criteria as defined by guidelines were appropriately screened, a real-world retrospective study showed. Among 1,025 new ...

Medical experts identify several underlying health issues that could impact pregnancy, along with proactive steps for better maternal care. From thyroid disorders to autoimmune conditions, these seven ...

Thyroid hormones are crucial for development in utero. As the fetus is at least partly dependent on thyroid hormones supplied through the placenta until the middle of the second trimester, thyroid ...

WASHINGTON—Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with autism, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . It is not uncommon for endocrinologists to treat adults with both diabetes and thyroid disease. Type 1 diabetes ...

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found. The ...