Apart from the common causes of thyrotoxicosis, such as Graves' disease and functioning
nodular goiters, there are more than 20 less common causes of elevated free thyroid …

Ipilimumab, a novel therapy for metastatic melanoma, inhibits cytotoxic T-lymphocyte
apoptosis, causing both antitumor activity and significant autoimmunity, including …

We assessed a nonradioactive approach to induce apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer
by a novel iodide uptake and retention mechanism. To enhance tumor apoptosis, we …

Introduction Neonatal thyrotoxicosis is a life-threatening condition with potentially
irreversible neurologic sequelae. Most cases are seen in neonates born to mothers with …

Fewer than 100 cases of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) managed surgically have
been reported worldwide. This study aims to assess the outcome of thyroidectomy under …

Introduction. Jod-Basedow Syndrome refers to a paradoxical phenomenon in which large
loads of iodine can cause hyperthyroidism. It is most commonly seen in populations already …

Good evidence that oil‐soluble contrast media (OSCM) enhances pregnancy rates when
used to assess fallopian tube patency by hysterosalpingogram has prompted rapid clinical …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and thyrotrophic
hormone (TSH) have analogies in their structures, as well as in their receptors. The high …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of the Jod-Basedow phenomenon. Review the
appropriate history, physical, and evaluation of the Jod-Basedow syndrome. Outline the …

A thyroid storm is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by the exaggeration of the
clinical manifestations of thyrotoxicosis. The symptoms of thyroid storms are non-specific in …