Thyroid physical examination findings didn't correlate with ultrasonography findings in a cohort of patients where a majority showed no symptoms of thyroid enlargement; however, enhanced training in ...

Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules was associated with improved cytologic accuracy, sensitivity and reduced false-negatives compared with palpation-guided aspiration.

A doctor performing physical exam palpation of the thyroid gland. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, which is very treatable, according to the American Thyroid ...

Routine screening for thyroid cancer is not recommended, according to new draft recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The new draft recommendations are largely ...

Neck palpation and ultrasound used to detect thyroid cancer can be harmful for adults who do not show any symptoms for thyroid cancer. Screening for thyroid cancer in adults without any signs or ...

The world observes Thyroid Awareness Month in January. The annual effort by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) aims to raise awareness about thyroid disease. The thyroid ...

Thyroid cancer screening not recommended The USPSTF recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic adults. Screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic persons results in more harms ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in adults without any signs or symptoms. The report appears in the May 9 issue of JAMA. This is a D ...