Having lower TSH levels while taking thyroxine replacement is not detrimental to health, says study (News-Medical-Net)

New research shows that it may be safe for patients taking thyroxine replacement to have low but not suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. The research, presented at the Society for Endocrinology BES meeting in Manchester, shows for the first time that it may be safe for patients to take slightly higher doses of thyroxine than are currently recommended.

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Having lower TSH levels when taking thyroxine replacement is not detrimental to health, says study (News-Medical-Net)

New research shows that it may be safe for patients taking thyroxine replacement to have low but not suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. The research, presented at the Society for Endocrinology BES meeting in Manchester, shows for the first time that it may be safe for patients to take slightly higher doses of thyroxine than are currently recommended.

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Myanmar deports jailed Burmese-American activist (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Army-ruled Myanmar deported a Burmese-American activist on Thursday after sentencing him last month to three years in prison for forgery and immigration offences, United States embassy officials said.

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All-Stars may be out, but Mets aren’t down (USA Today)

Shortly after David Wright sauntered into the Tradition Field clubhouse on a recent spring training morning with a huge smile on his face, the four-time All-Star third baseman was asked how anyone wearing a New York Mets uniform could be grinning these days.

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Group told how foot massage can help (North-West Evening Mail)

THE THYROID FOUNDATION OF NORTH CUMBRIA (TFNC): The group held its regular monthly support group meeting in Penrith on Thursday, April 17 at the Royal British Legion Club, when those with a thyroid disorder, family and friends, gathered together to join in an ever-popular “Across the Room” Thyroid Awareness and Educational debate.

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Reyes to rest 2-to-8 weeks (Asbury Park Press)

NEW YORK — All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before Opening Day.

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All-Stars out, but Mets not down (USA Today)

All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran is expected to miss the first month following knee surgery, and All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes is battling an overactive thyroid.

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Francoeur armed with unique skill (Major League Baseball)

Francoeur armed with unique skill

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FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk (US News & World Report)

Rat studies suggest Victoza could spur thyroid tumor, but experts say effects in humans are unclear

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FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk (US News & World Report)

Rat studies suggest Victoza could spur thyroid tumor, but experts say effects in humans are unclear

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