Here are quick recaps and links related to important research recently released on thyroid disease. Thyroid Arterial Embolization for Graves'/Hyperthyroidism: Researchers are having success using thyroid arterial embolization as a treatment for hyperthyroid Graves' disease. Of particular interest is how at the end of two years, patients are typically ending up euthyroid -- normal range -- and not hypothyroid, leading some experts to consider thyroid arterial embolization as an effective approach for patients with hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease. More Information
Common Chemicals Tied to Rising Obesity: Common chemicals that are known to damage the thyroid are also tied to rising obesity rates. More Information
Quality of Life After Thyroid Cancer: While experts have found that well-differentiated thyroid cancer does not typically affect length of life expectancy, researchers report a significant reduction in their quality of life for thyroid cancer survivors. More Information
Elevated Autoantibodies and Autoimmunity Linked to Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia may be part of the same family of autoimmune diseases as Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. More Information.
Surgery as a Graves' Disease Treatment: Patients who choose surgery to treat their Graves' disease report a high level of satisfaction with their choice of treatment. More Information
