Radioactive Iodine Therapy and Glucose Tolerance
Radioactive iodine therapy is commonly used as an adjuvant therapy in follicular and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and in the treatment of Graves’ disease (GD).
Roghaieh Samadi +3 more
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Recent advances in the removal of radioactive iodine by bismuth-based materials
Nowadays, the demand for nuclear power is continue increasing due to its safety, cleanliness, and high economic benefits. Radioactive iodine from nuclear accidents and nuclear waste treatment processes poses a threat to humans and the environment ...
Chengliang Xiao, Zhenjiang Tian
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Preliminary volume−based optimization of radioactive iodine dose without radioactive iodine uptake in Graves’ disease [PDF]
BackgroundOptimal radioactive iodine (RAI) dosing for Graves’ disease remains controversial. Conventional calculated regimens require radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) testing, whereas empiric fixed-dose strategies risk under- or overtreatment.
Keattichai Keeratitanont +5 more
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Radioactive iodine therapy outcomes in young adults with Graves disease: a bi-center observational study [PDF]
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of radioactive iodine therapy and to identify determinants of treatment outcomes in young adults with Graves disease.
Liu Xiao +5 more
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Successful Long-Term Survival Following Thyroid Storm Induced by Radioactive Iodine Therapy in a Dog with Thyroid Carcinoma [PDF]
An 8-year-old castrated male Pomeranian with a non-resectable functional thyroid carcinoma and concurrent myxomatous mitral valve disease was referred for radioactive-iodine therapy.
Dasom Son +5 more
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Microbial involvement in iodine cycle: mechanisms and potential applications
Stable iodine isotopes are essential for humans as they are necessary for producing thyroid gland hormones. However, there are hazardous radioactive iodine isotopes that are emitted into the environment through radioactive waste generated by nuclear ...
Eva Duborská +5 more
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BACKGROUND: The efficacy of anti-thyroid drugs in conjunction with radioactive iodine therapy in the management of Graves’ disease is still controversial.
Ikeoluwapo Kendra Bolakale-Rufai +3 more
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Reduction of thyroid radioactive iodine exposure by oral administration of cyclic oligosaccharides
Alpha-cyclodextrin, a six d-glucose cyclic oligosaccharide, has several applications in food and pharmaceuticals, but has also been reported to retain iodine in a stable manner for 16 months.
Kodai Nishi +6 more
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Biopsychosocial Needs among Patients Receiving Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Thyroid Disorders: Suggested Guidelines [PDF]
Background: The most common treatment for Graves' disease and toxic multi-nodular goiter in adults is radioactive iodine therapy. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, biopsychosocial needs and develop radioactive iodine guidelines ...
Marwa Abd-Elaziz +2 more
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Survey on national practices regarding iodine thyroid blocking in 2016-2017
Severe nuclear accidents may lead to a release of radioactivity, including radioactive iodine, into the environment. The thyroid gland in the human body needs natural or stable iodine to function properly and this iodine is normally absorbed in small ...
Petra Willems +6 more
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