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Daisy's Graves' Disease Educational Site
Daisy's graves' disease Educational Site. Powered by NetMind. Check out mygraves' disease articles at Suite 101 where I write a weekly column.
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Extractions: Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated What is Graves' disease(GD)? Symptoms and Thyroid Storm ... Contact Me Daisy's Graves' Disease Educational Site Welcome to Elaine Moore's personal web site, which is intended for the support and education of patients with Graves' disease and other autoimmune thyroid disorders. Site last updated Feb 22, 2003. Here, you'll learn about the autoimmune nature, treatment, symptoms and diagnosis of Graves' disease, and related topics such as GD in pregnancy and in children, Graves' ophthalmopathy, pretibial myxedema, subclinical thyroid conditions and thyroid lymphoma. And although I haven't yet added all the links to this site, I have several new articles on GD on www.suite101.com See the 2002 Thyroid Testing Guideline recommendations at the NACB Website Join the Graves/Hyperthyroidism board at About.com where I'm the Expert Guest Editor. Join our lively discussions at Mediboard and learn from the experiences of others. ... Effects of chemicals, drugs and environment on thyroid function Who is Elaine Moore? Elaine Moore is a Medical Technologist (MT ASCP) with more than 30 years experience working in hospital laboratories, primarily in Immunohematology and Toxicology. Elaine graduated from the Univ of Toledo and did postgraduate work at the Univ of CO. She is also the author of
Joint Program In Nuclear Medicine
graves' disease. Gabriel Soudry, M.D.
http://www.med.harvard.edu/JPNM/TF94_95/Sept13/WriteUpSept13.html

Extractions: A 27 year old female presented with symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism. Thyroid function tests confirmed the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Thyroid scan with uptake was performed to determine the etiology of the hyperthyroidism. Thyroid scintigraphy (RAO, anterior and LAO views, 14k bytes) shows an enlarged gland with a focal region of decreased uptake in the right lower pole ( thick arrows , 14k bytes). The is visualization of a pyaramidal lobe (thin arrows). The thyroid uptake was markedly elevated at 72%. Because of the hypofunctioning right lower pole nodule, a total right thyroidectomy and a subtotal left thyroidectomy was performed. Pathology showed a follicular adenoma with atypical characteristics and thyroid hyperplasia. Caleb Hillier Parry, a private practitioner in Bath, England, saw his first patient with a diffuse goiter and hyperthyroidism in 1786. His report of eight patients, however was not published until 1825, which was 3 years after his death (1). In 1835, Robert James Graves in Dublin described the same disease in six pregnant women. The disease was named after him in both the former British empire and in the United States (2). Carl A von Basedow described the disease a third time in three women in 1840 (3) and his name rather than Graves is applied to the disease in Europe. Graves' disease has been estimated to occur in 0.4% of the population of the United States with a lifetime risk of 1%. It is most commonly manifest in the third or fourth decade of life and the female to male ratio is 7:1 to 10:1 in published series.
Pediatric Graves' Disease: Therapeutic Options And Experience With Radioiodine A
University of Mississippi, medical paper regarding use of I131 radioactive iodine for use in pediatric Category Health Conditions and diseases graves diseasePediatric graves' disease Therapeutic Options and Experience With Radioiodineat the University of Mississippi Medical Center. GEORGE
http://www.sma.org/smj1997/octsmj97/8text.htm

Extractions: Abstract Background. Pediatric Graves' disease can be life-threatening, and it adversely alters growth and development. Controversies concerning optimal therapy led us to review our 40 pediatric patients treated for Graves' disease from 1988 to 1996 to assess efficiency, efficacy, and safety of current therapy options. Methods. Diagnosis of Graves' disease required clinical hyperthyroidism with supportive laboratory studies. Patients were given informed choices of therapy, which divided them into three groups. Results. In group 1, 17 patients received antithyroid medications for 0.3 years to 6.0 years. Three required surgical thyroidectomy. Remissions (with or without thyroxine therapy) were achieved after 2 years to 5 years in 11 (65%). In group 2, 15 patients received antithyroid medications for 0.3 years to 5.0 years before receiving radioactive iodine (131I). One also required surgical thyroidectomy. Remissions were achieved after 1 year to 5 years in 10 (67%). In group 3, eight patients received initial 131I therapy. Remissions were achieved within 1 year in 7 (88%). Conclusions. Our results agree with and expand upon published reports on Graves' disease. Our data support early use of 131I as efficient, effective, and safe therapy for pediatric Graves' disease.
Abbott Diagnostics Division - Medical Conditions - Thyroid Diagnostics - Graves'
Symptoms, classic clinical signs and diagnostics of graves' disease.Category Health Conditions and diseases graves diseasegraves' disease. graves' disease affects approximately three out of 1,000 people,and is more prevalent in women and in families with a history of the disorder.
http://www.abbottdiagnostics.com/medical_conditions/thyroid/disorders/graves.htm

Extractions: Common Disorders by Name Graves' Disease Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Postpartum Thyroiditis ... Expected Test Results Graves' Disease affects approximately three out of 1,000 people, and is more prevalent in women and in families with a history of the disorder. Discovered in 1835 by Robert Graves, affected patients are hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid hormone production). Graves' Disease is an autoimmune disorder in which an as yet unknown immunological defect results in production of autoantibodies to the TSH receptor (TRAb) located on the surface of thyroid cells. These antibodies bind the TSH receptor and stimulate it to overproduce thyroid hormones, resulting in the hyperthyroid state. This activation by TRAbs are not subject to the normal negative feedback loop. Symptoms of Graves' disease include nervousness, irritability, unexplained weight loss, increased appetite, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, rapid pulse, thyroid enlargement, diarrhea, fine tremors in fingers and warm moist skin. About 50 percent of patients also develop ophthalmopathy, characterized by bulging eyes, often with red swollen lids. To a lesser degree, Graves' Disease patients may exhibit slightly bulging eyes and a staring appearance. While the classical clinical signs of Graves' Disease are easily recognized by the practitioner, diagnostic tests can confirm both obvious and more subtle disease states. Graves' patients will exhibit low
Postgraduate Medicine: The Many 'faces' Of Graves' Disease
Diagnositic testing and disease management options for graves' disease.Category Health Conditions and diseases graves diseaseThe many 'faces' of graves' disease. Felz MW, Stein PP. The many 'faces' of graves'disease Part 2. Practical diagnostic testing and management options.
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/10_15_99/felz.htm

Extractions: Michael W. Felz, MD; Peter P. Stein, MD VOL 106 / NO 5 / OCTOBER 15, 1999 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables Part 1 of this article, which illustrates the clinical "faces" of patients with Graves' disease, was published in the October 1, 1999, issue, page 57. Preview : Deceptive signs and symptoms of Graves' disease, a common thyrotoxic condition, sometimes lead to delayed diagnosis and misdirected management. In this article, Drs Felz and Stein blend clinical experience with a review of the literature to clarify bedside and differential diagnosis, laboratory findings, and selective management options for this multisystem autoimmune syndrome. Part 1 of this article, which illustrates the clinical "faces" of patients with Graves' disease, was published in the October 1 issue, page 57.
Gail Devers -- Hurdling Thyroid Obstacles On Her Way To The Gold -- Top Sprinter
An interview with the Olympic gold medal winner regarding her personal experience dealing with graves' Category Health Conditions and diseases graves diseaseGail Devers Hurdling Thyroid Obstacles On Her Way to the Gold Top Sprinterand HighProfile graves' disease/Thyroid Patient Will Compete in 100 Meter
http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/aa072300a.htm

Extractions: Cool Running magazine calls Gail Devers one of the "Top Runners of the 20th Century." Devers' Olympic gold-medal winning performance in the 100-meter dash at the 1992 Barcelona games earned her the accolade, "World's Fastest Woman." And Devers is one of only two women in history to win the 100 meters in consecutive Olympics. But beyond the athletic accolades this 33 year old sprinter has earned, Devers, who will participate in the 100-meter hurdles event at the 2000 games, is one Olympian who has jumped hurdles far more difficult than those on the sports field. Devers, who was a gold medalist in the 100-meter dash at the 1987 Pan-American Games, and 1988 PAC-10 Athlete of the Year, had just left her first Olympics in 1988. At 22, when she should have been in top condition, Devers was instead feeling weak, forgetful, and suffering a variety of other symptoms. Her famous ultra-long fingernails were breaking.
The MediBoard Network - Graves' Disease And Thyroid Discussion
Information about a message board for patient to patient support for sufferers of graves' and thyroid disease.
http://www.mediboard.com/graves
Hyperthyroidism And Graves' Disease
The thionamides, propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (MMI, Tapazole) also known as antithyroid medications, use as a treatment for graves' disease.
http://www.uptodate.com/patient_info/topicpages/ThyroidGlandHome.htm
Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' Disease)
Description of TED as seen in graves' disease including exophthalmos, edema and dry eye associated Category Health Conditions and diseases graves diseasePeople with excess thyroid hormones (graves' disease) can develop many eye problems. ThyroidEye disease (graves' disease). What is the Thyroid Gland?
http://www.steen-hall.com/graves.html

Extractions: The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It manufactures two thyroid hormones that are essential for metabolism and growth. The thyroid takes iodine from the food we eat and uses it to make thyroid hormones. If thyroid hormones are in short supply, a person feels sluggish, has a slow heartbeat, and can even feel depressed. Doctors call this condition hypothyroidism. If a newborn has hypothyroidism, the baby can develop a condition called cretinism. The baby may have slowed development and poor intelligence unless the condition is corrected.
Graves' Disease Resource Page - Thyroid Disease Treatment Options, Information,
Indepth information, support, personal stories, photos, links for graves' patients and their families. Includes before and after photos surgeries for graves' eye disease.
http://home.velocitus.net/deecee

Extractions: Graves' Disease a condition of autoimmunity primarily affecting the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism (excess thyroid hormone; and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. In some people it also affects the eyes causing them to protrude from their orbits and/or retracting the eyelids (producing a buggy-eyed or "staring" appearance); sometimes resulting in double vision, and other problems. Rarely (usually in people who also have obvious eye disease), the skin over the shins and tops of feet is affected (pretibial myxedema). Even more rarely, the myxedema can occur on other skin areas. Since thyroid imbalances affect the function of every cell and every part of the body (including the brain), Graves' Disease presents with many physical and neuropsychological symptoms which vary somewhat from one person to another. Depending on treatment choice, it can take many months (often several years) to stabilize thyroid levels, and for the mind and body to return mostly to normal. Several studies have found that a percentage of patients have ongoing problems, even after successful treatment.
Metabolic/Endocrine/Reproductive Domain
Thyroid imaging, normal thyroid, cold nodule, graves' disease, multinodular goiter. College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University.
http://www.rad.msu.edu/Education/humanmed/metabolic/metabolic1.htm

Extractions: Metabolic/Endocrine/Reproductive Domain Radiology Content List Metabolic/Endocrine Evaluation of selected endocrine neoplasms: Thyroid Adrenal Pituitary Reproductive Sonography of the gravid uterus and fetus- Prenatal Screening General survey: Number of embryos or fetuses, placenta evaluation, amniotic fluid volume measurement. Fetal evaluation: Major and most common anomalies: Neural tube closure and defects- meningocele, myleomeningocele, Chiari II malformations and anencephaly. Brain anomalies, including hydrocephalus Urinary tract anomalies, including hydronephrosis, renal agenesis and polycystic kidney disease. Abdominal wall defects, including omphalocele and gastroschisis. Breast Cancer Screening Mammography Epidemiology of cancer detection Characteristic mammographic and sonographic findings in malignant lesions- significance of calcifications Characteristic mammographic and sonographic findings in benign lesions- significance breast cysts Follow to Study Guide Revised 19 January '01 by Gerald R. Aben, M.D.
Health And Medical Information: Diseases And Conditions, Medical Dictionary, Pro
MedicineNet State of the Art Medical Information. Treatment of hyperthyroid disorders, including graves' disease which is an autoimmune disorder.
http://www.medicinenet.com/Art.asp?li=MNI&ag=Y&ArticleKey=391
My Graves' Disease Book
of carefully evaluating treatment options and their longterm consequences whiletaking into consideration the natural course of graves's disease 1) The graves
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Extractions: Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated Home What is Graves' disease(GD)? ... Who gets GD? My Graves' Disease Book Nutrient Deficiencies Laboratory Tests Treatment Options Alternative Med ... Contact Me Daisy's Graves' Disease Educational Site My Graves' Disease Book Graves' Disease, A Practical Guide, McFarland Publishing, Jefferson, NC, 2001. ISBN 0-7864-1011-6 Overview: A comprehensive reference discussing thyroid physiology and the immune system defects that lead to the development of Graves' disease and related autoimmune thyroid disorders. Describes both typical and special concerns of patients with GD and their families with an emphasis on the patient's role in the healing process. Includes chapters on Graves' ophthalmopathy, acropachy, and pretibial myxedema, alternative and allopathic treatment options, autoantibodies and related autoimmune disorders, the genetic basic of autoimmune thyroid disease, environmental triggers, associated hypothyroidism, anecdotal treatment outcomes, and special considerations in pregnant women, children and teens. For both the newly diagnosed Graves' disease patient and the long-term Graves' patients who are in remission or permanently hypothyroid. Order direct through McFarland Publishing, 800-253-2187, Summer, 2001
USAToday Olympian Devers Hurdling Graves' Disease
Discusses her disease's symptoms, developments in the search for a cause and cure, and how it is affecting her performance.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/health/doctor/lhdoc315.htm
Graves' Disease ~ My Personal War!
Personal site by a graves' disease sufferer. Discusses the importance of early detection and correct Category Health Conditions and diseases graves diseaseThis personal site was made in hopes of helping to create public awareness aboutgraves' disease and the importance of early detection and correct diagnosis.
http://mypersonalwar.tripod.com/
Show HD Leaflets
HealthtouchÂ®. This article is provided by the Thyroid Foundation of America, Inc. for hyperthyroid patients. Information is written in easy to understand terms and explains treatment.
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=TFA004&ci
Health Ency. Disease Graves' Disease
of these hormones is known as hypothyroidism. graves' disease is the most common causes of hyperthyroidism.
http://www.pittsburgh.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000358.html
InteliHealth:
Intelihealth Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information Adult Health Advisor. Answers to questions about hyperthyroidism, including the autoimmune disorder graves' disease.
http://www.intelihealth.com./IH/ihtIH?t=435&p=~br,IHW|~st,408|~r,WSIHW000|~b
MayoClinic
disease description and information about exophthalmos commonly experienced by some graves' patients.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00767
Graves' Disease - General Practice Notebook
Clinicallyoriented information.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/-1717960698.htm

Extractions: Graves' disease Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease mediated by thyroid-stimulating IgG immunoglobulins directed against the TSH receptor, resulting in hyperthyroidism. The autoimmune process involved in Graves' disease also typically is directed to soft tissues within the orbit - this results in inflammation and swelling, with periorbital oedema, proptosis, and ophthalmoplegia (Graves' ophthalmology). The presence of pre-tibial myxoedema in association with hyperthyroidism is diagnostic but is uncommon, occurring in less than 5% of cases. The natural history is one of alternating relapse and remission; less than 40% of patients have a single episode during their lifetime.

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