Underactive thyroid: this common condition can be easy to miss

Article Abstract:

Hypothyroidism is a problem that occurs when the thyroid fails to make enough hormones. New tests are making it easier to diagnose. It easily treated with a daily doses of levothyrozine. Common causes are autoimmune disorder, use of radioactive iodine, radiation therapy and thyroid surgery.

Health aspects, Hypothyroidism, Thyroxine, Iodized salt

---

'Bone cancer': still no cure, but good progress in treatment

Article Abstract:

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells that causes bone pain. Most patients survive two to three years, but some may live for 10 years or more. Treatments include medication, combined chemotherapy, interferon and bone marrow transplants.

Multiple myeloma

---

Lung cancer treatment: No easy answers

Article Abstract:

Lung cancer is difficult to treat successfully, unless discovered early, and treatment options are considered, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Lung cancer

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Cancer risk in relatives of patients with common colorectal cancer. Zinc acetate lozenges to treat the common cold
• Abstracts: A general practice trial of health education advice and HRT to prevent bone loss. Once-a-week alendronate (Fosamax)
• Abstracts: Hyperactivity in childhood. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning -- the only solution
• Abstracts: An increase in plasma cholesterol independent of thyroid function during long-term amiodarone therapy: a dose-dependent relationship
• Abstracts: Association between nutritional status, cell-mediated immune status and acute lower respiratory infections in Bangladeshi children

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.