Background A 59-year-old woman with a history of nodular goiter developed thyrotoxic symptoms while on levothyroxine therapy. Her thyrotoxicosis persisted after levothyroxine withdrawal, so she was ...

The thyroid is an incredibly important gland. Located at the front of the neck, it plays a key role in regulating metabolism. Unfortunately, thyroid dysfunction is also quite common, which may lead to ...

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, aggressive brain stem tumor that usually affects children ages 5 to 10. It forms where the brain connects to the spine, which controls breathing, ...

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism, or too much thyroid hormone. Over time, high thyroid hormone levels can harm your heart, bones, skin, and eyes. Common ...