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.

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 ...

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 ...

As a result, the latest statistics from Seer suggest that thyroid cancer cases have now stabilised in the US. For example, in ...

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 ...

Regular monitoring can help identify signs of thyroid cancer recurrence. Many treatment options can help treat recurrent thyroid cancer. The thyroid uses the mineral iodine to produce essential ...

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 ...

Thyroid cancer screening not recommended The USPSTF recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic adults. Screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic persons results in more harms ...

A thyroid scan is a specialized imaging procedure for examining your thyroid, the gland that controls your metabolism. It’s located in the front part of your neck. Typically, the scan works with ...

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 ...