Young patient's journey with thyroid disorder, radioactive iodine treatment, and importance of iodine in the body.

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Hyperthyroidism is not as common in children as adults, but it can potentially have life-threatening consequences if left untreated.

A radioactive cat sounds like a sidekick in a superhero cartoon ... Untreated hyperthyroidism, where the thyroid produces too much of a hormone, can lead to organ failure and eventually death.

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The company’s plan for long-term containment of this radioactive waste was not outlined and Tepco was not compelled by the press or the government to explain its long-term strategy.

Shipping of radioactive waste from Niagara Falls storage site stalled by injunction While excavation of Manhattan Project era radioactive waste began in August 2024, shipments of that waste have ...

Radioactive iodine treatment after thyroid cancer surgery usually means side effects like nausea and time in hospital isolated from loved ones. But new clinical trial results from researchers at ...

One reason may be that surgery and radioactive iodine work faster and more completely to fix the overactive thyroid, while medication often needs to be taken long-term and may not fully control ...

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