COVID-19 can cause atypical thyroid inflammation

Some patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease seem to experience inflammation of the thyroid gland that is different from thyroid inflammation caused by other viruses, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. One-third of the study participants still had signs of thyroid inflammation after three months, even […]

Metopirone

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. METOPIRONE® metyrapone Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Metopirone. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The information in […]

Tofranil

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. TOFRANIL® 10 mg and 25 mg tablets Imipramine hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Tofranil. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to […]

Researchers target thyroid cancer with triple threat drug combination

Combining a gene-targeted drug, a cancer-bursting virus and a drug that removes the immune system’s brake pedal can tackle thyroid cancer with newfound gusto, research has found. The triple-threat combination attacks cancer’s ability to develop resistance to a single drug by launching a multi-pronged attack, backing it into a corner with strong results in mice. […]