SAN FRANCISCO — Thyroid nodules are very common after radiation exposure, and even though most are benign, some professional societies recommend periodic screening with ultrasound for individuals at ...

Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules was associated with improved cytologic accuracy, sensitivity and reduced false-negatives compared with palpation-guided aspiration.

Neck palpation and ultrasound used to detect thyroid cancer can be harmful for adults who do not show any symptoms for thyroid cancer. Screening for thyroid cancer in adults without any signs or ...

A doctor performing physical exam palpation of the thyroid gland. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, which is very treatable, according to the American Thyroid ...

Routine screening for thyroid cancer is not recommended, according to new draft recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The new draft recommendations are largely ...

Radiation-related thyroid cancer continues to be a clinical concern for two reasons: the risks associated with the widespread use of radiation treatments for benign conditions in the middle of the ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in adults without any signs or symptoms. The report appears in the May 9 issue of JAMA. This is a D ...

Background and aims: Thyroid disorders are the second commonly encountered disorders in endocrine clinics and are significant causes of medical morbidity and mortality. Thyroid disorders are widely ...

Can environmental toxins be responsible for a cluster of thyroid cancer cases in one New York office? If your mother or father had thyroid cancer, are you at increased risk? These are among the ...