Project Overview (from class directives): The file data.csv is a version of an archive of thyroid diagnoses obtained from the Garvan Institute, consisting of 6420 records from 1984 to early 1987. Each ...

Armour Thyroid is a type of desiccated thyroid (DTE) medication used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing missing thyroid hormones, specifically T4 and T3. Some people prefer it because it provides ...

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. These hormones help your organs function and affect your energy, heart, digestion, bone ...

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks ...

Goitrogens are naturally occurring chemicals that can disrupt the production of hormones in your thyroid. Consuming large amounts of these substances may impact thyroid health. Goitrogens are found in ...

The thyroid plays an essential role in regulating many functions in the body, particularly metabolism. This small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck produces hormones, including ...

The increase is particularly pronounced among young ... Aug. 22, 2024 — Research in mice sheds light on how thyroid hormone alters wiring in the brain. Findings reveal that thyroid hormone syncs ...

Hypothyroidism has been recognized as a cause of secondary hypertension. Previous studies on the prevalence of hypertension in subjects with hypothyroidism have demonstrated elevated blood ...

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the lower part of the neck. It produces thyroid hormones which are vital for the normal working of the brain, heart, muscles and other organs as well ...

Thyroid diseases are characterized by hyperfunction (hyperthyroidism), hypofunction (hypothyoidism) or inflammation (thyroiditis) of the thyroid gland or the presence of thyroid nodules, which can ...

It’s estimated that 1% of Americans over the age of 12 have hyperthyroidism (also known as an overactive thyroid), a condition that occurs when your body produces more thyroid hormone than ...

Hyperthyroidism may affect the function of multiple organs throughout the body, including the heart. Rapid heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, and widened pulse pressure are potential heart ...