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The lifetime prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism is about 10% in North America. Thyroid disease occurs in women 2-3 times more commonly than men. Thyroid dysfunction may have a variable clinical presentation, depending on the age of the patient, degree of dysfunction, and the duration of the disease. The clinical picture, together with the judicious use of a limited number of biochemical tests and imaging modalities can be used to diagnose most of the thyroid illnesses encountered in primary care and family practice. More...

The mission of Consultants in Laboratory Medicine of Greater Toledo is to be the provider of choice in anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine consultative services becoming an essential part of the medical team. We desire to positively impact the delivery of healthcare in the community by providing leading edge, highly relevant and personalized laboratory medicine. These related services are knit tightly with front line physician practice, through application of expert knowledge and information technologies to address present and emerging needs. We provide diagnostic and consultative services with unrelenting passion to provide unsurpassed quality as a valued member of the care giving team.

Lab-on-a-Chip Technology Provides Rapid Diagnosis of Malaria

Lab-on-a-chip technology may allow identification of malaria species and detection of drug resistance in less than an hour, leading to a faster, more accurate diagnosis.
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Denosumab Safe, Effective for Osteoporosis and Renal Impairment

New studies have found that denosumab is safe and effective in older patients with osteoporosis and renal impairment; bone density increases continue into the fourth year.

Functional MRI Helps Assess Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness

The new study, which builds on prior similar studies, is seen as a first step toward developing a standardized assessment of noncommunicative patients by functional neuroimaging.

"Sweet 16" Cognitive Assessment Tool Promising in Older Adults

The performance of the Sweet 16 is "equivalent or superior" to that of the Mini-Mental State Examination and is simpler to administer, the developers say.

Gene Association Found for Severity of Tobacco Craving in Smokers

Galanin and galanin receptors may have potential as therapeutic targets for people trying to overcome nicotine dependence.