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Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid Levothyroxine: Efficacy and Application in the Treatment of Myxoedema Coma - A Narrative Review

Quality in Sport
Introduction: Myxoedema coma is a severe and rare manifestation of hypothyroidism that requires immediate and effective intervention. Traditional treatment involves the use of levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone.
Patrycja Nowoświat, Maria Maślankiewicz, Magdalena Muzyk, Patrycja Mrowczyk, Michał Bado, Paulina Bednarczyk, Ewa Katarzyna Malaka, Weronika Duda, Sandra Agnieszka Pilawska, Michał Goncerz, Krzysztof Bilecki   +10 more
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Regulated versus unregulated competition: How drug shortages boost illegal pharmacy sales

Strategic Management Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary This study examines how product shortages among legal firms create competitive opportunities for illegal firms. We analyze 713 drug shortages in the United States between 2017 and 2023 and show that shortages substantially increase illicit pharmacies’ sales of affected drugs, which rise by 40.5% during shortages and remain 32 ...
Luis Diestre, Benjamin Barber IV
wiley   +1 more source

Dose levotyroxine consumption in hypothyroid patients before dinner change the levels of TSH and T4?

Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2015
Background: Levothyroxine is commonly used in the treatment of patients with hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine is often administered in the morning, on an empty stomach, to increase its absorption. However, many patients have trouble for taking levothyroxine
Shahram Ala, Ozra Akha, Zahra Kashi, Hosein Asgarirad, Adeleh Bahar, Neda Sasanpoor   +5 more
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Combined atypical primary hypoadrenocorticism and primary hypothyroidism in a dog [PDF]

, 2016
A dog with combined atypical primary hypoadrenocorticism and primary hypothyroidism is described. The dog presented with waxing and waning, vague complaints since more than a year and had been treated with several drugs without complete resolution of ...
Binst, Dominique, Daminet, Sylvie, Martlé, Valentine, Paepe, Dominique, Smets, Pascale, Vanmal, Britt   +5 more
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Evaluation of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in dogs at the time of diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and during treatment

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) may occur more frequently in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (HA) than previously recognised. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAAs) in dogs with HA.
Christin Emming, Sina Strey, Ina Leiter, Reinhard Mischke, Holger Volk, Marion Schmicke, Johanna Rieder   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of a Stable Interaction of Levothyroxine with AFP Through Molecular Modelling

Cumhuriyet Science Journal
Thyroid dysfunctions are common all over the world, and accordingly, the use of thyroid drugs has increased. Incorrect measurement of tumor markers may lead to missed cases of cancer.
Emel Akbaba, Deniz Karataş, Ataman Gönel, Ezgi Soylu, Beste Kiraz, Yusur Ammar Almahdi   +5 more
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Older patients' prescriptions screening in the community pharmacy: development of the Ghent Older People's Prescriptions community Pharmacy Screening (GheOP3S) tool [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Ageing of the population often leads to polypharmacy. Consequently, potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) becomes more frequent. Systematic screening for PIP in older patients in primary care could yield a large improvement in health ...
Boussery, Koen, Mehuys, Els, Petrovic, Mirko, Somers, Annemie, Tommelein, Eline, van der Cammen, Tischa   +5 more
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Levothyroxine supplementation after hemithyroidectomy in patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer: risk factors and withdrawal strategy

Frontiers in Endocrinology
BackgroundThe American Thyroid Association guidelines recommend maintaining thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels < 2 mIU/L postoperatively in low-risk patients. Patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer, defined as intrathyroidal tumors
Jin Seok Lee, Eun Ju Ha, Ho Jung Jeong, Soo Young Kim, Hyeung Kyoo Kim   +4 more
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Factors associated with permanent hypothyroidism in infants with congenital hypothyroidism

BMC Pediatrics, 2019
Background Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in childhood. A significant proportion of CH cases are transient, but the risk factors for permanent CH (PCH) are not yet well established.
Eun Sil Park, Ju Young Yoon
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