Hashimoto's thyroiditis functions as a dual-natured immune microenvironment in differentiated thyroid cancer
Hashimoto's thyroiditis may both help and hinder thyroid cancer
This narrative review explores the role of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) in the immune microenvironment of differentiated thyroid cancer. The…
Hashimoto's thyroiditis can act as both a shield and a sword for thyroid cancer, depending on the specific immune environment of the patient…
Patients with Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis have significantly lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
Thyroid Patients May Have Lower Vitamin D Levels
This meta-analysis of 38 studies found significantly lower serum vitamin D levels in patients with thyroid diseases compared to non-thyroid …
People with thyroid conditions, especially Hashimoto's, tend to have lower vitamin D levels, a new analysis finds.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a risk factor for papillary thyroid cancer with associated improved outcomes
Hashimoto's thyroiditis linked to both cancer risk and better outcomes
This narrative review examines the relationship between Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) and papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). The authors suggest…
A growing body of evidence shows that while Hashimoto's thyroiditis can increase cancer risk, it may also be linked to better outcomes for p…
Endoplasmic reticulum stress and unfolded protein response drive thyrocyte apoptosis and immune cell dysfunction
Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Linked to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Development
This narrative review examines the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and the unfolded protein response (UPR) in Hashimoto's thyroid…
New research suggests that cellular stress in the thyroid may play a key role in how Hashimoto's thyroiditis develops and impacts immune cel…
Case report reviews possible autoimmune hypoparathyroidism after SARS-CoV-2 infection in a young adult
Young woman develops low calcium and thyroid issues after severe coronavirus infection
This case report with literature review examines a young adult Chinese woman with hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia following SARS-CoV-2 i…
A young Chinese woman developed low calcium and thyroid problems after getting sick with coronavirus. Doctors think her body might have stop…
Narrative review suggests gluten-free diet may help Hashimoto's in Celiac patients but evidence is insufficient for universal use
Could Gluten Be Worsening Your Thyroid Condition Without You Knowing
This narrative review examines the role of a gluten-free diet (GFD) in patients with Celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or both. The a…
If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and feel like something is still off, gluten could be playing a hidden role in your symptoms even if you…
COVID-19 pandemic associated with Hashimoto's increase and Subacute Thyroiditis decrease in Israeli retrospective cohort
Thyroid Disease Rates Shifted During Pandemic
This retrospective cohort study examined 4,765 incident thyroid disease cases among adults in Israel from January 2018 to December 2022.
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CAR T-cell therapy linked to endocrine adverse events in FAERS analysis
CAR T-cell therapy may trigger rare but serious hormone problems like adrenal failure
A retrospective disproportionality analysis and literature review of 269 endocrine adverse event reports from the FAERS database (2017 to Q2…
CAR T-cell therapy can trigger rare but serious hormone problems like adrenal failure, and death risk rises when these issues occur with sev…
Questions about Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Do people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis have lower vitamin D levels?
Several studies link Hashimoto's thyroiditis to lower vitamin D levels, especially in people with overt hypothyroidism, but not all studies agree and the cause-and-effect direction is unclear.
Full answer →Can a SARS-CoV-2 infection cause Hashimoto's thyroiditis or other thyroid problems?
Some evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 infection can trigger new thyroid problems like Hashimoto's or worsen existing autoimmune conditions, though it does not cause them in everyone.
Full answer →Did Hashimoto's thyroiditis cases increase during the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel?
Yes, a large Israeli study found a significant increase in new Hashimoto's thyroiditis cases during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022) compared to pre-pandemic years.
Full answer →Can a gluten-free diet help Hashimoto's thyroiditis in patients who also have Celiac disease?
Yes, a gluten-free diet is recommended for Hashimoto's patients with Celiac disease, as it treats Celiac and may indirectly benefit thyroid health.
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