Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...

The leading cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s disease (also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis or lymphocytic thyroiditis), per Cleveland Clinic. It’s an ...

Because of the unusual association of autoimmune thyroid disease, insulin resistance and obesity rather than insulin deficiency, we searched for possible genetic abnormalities. The HLA haplotypes ...

Autoimmune thyroiditis, particularly Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and often resulting in ...

“Hyperthyroidism is often linked to Graves’ disease, another autoimmune condition that overstimulates the thyroid. Thyroid ...

Autoimmune disease is controlled by host genes and the environment. Both can increase susceptibility to autoimmunity by affecting the overall reactivity and quality of the cells of the immune system.

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate ...

Thyroid dysfunction is the biggest risk for diabetes. Its pathogenic mechanisms are related to the modulation of metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and autoimmune processes. Both hypothyroidism and ...

The thyroid is located below the larynx and any disorders involving abnormalities of this gland can have a widespread impact on health.

Another thyroid disorder, Graves disease is also associated with hair loss. It’s sort of the inverse of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: While Hashimoto’s disease involves the autoimmune system ...