Chandra Sekhar
Editor at MyHealthMag. Writing about health, wellness and evidence-based living.
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Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis refers to the inflammation of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the front of the neck. …
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid surgery, or thyroidectomy, involves the partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland. It is performed to treat a range…
Thyroid Gland Radiation Protection
The thyroid gland is among the most radiation-sensitive organs in the human body. Even low doses of ionizing radiation can disrupt…
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), also referred to as thyroid orbitopathy or Graves' orbitopathy, is an autoimmune inflammatory condition…
Thyroid Carcinoma
Thyroid carcinoma refers to a malignant tumor arising from the epithelial cells of the thyroid gland. As the most common endocrine…
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening hematologic condition characterized by widespread formation …
Thrombotic Disorders
Thrombotic disorders encompass a range of conditions where abnormal blood clot formation—thrombosis—occurs within blood vessels. T…
Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) is a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by the combination of blood…
Thrombosis with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a severe prothrombotic immune complication of heparin exposure, particularly concerning …
Thrombosis Prevention in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a life-threatening, immune-mediated complication of heparin therapy, characterized by a …
Thrombosis Prevention After Fontan Procedure
The Fontan procedure is a palliative surgical intervention performed in patients with single-ventricle congenital heart defects. T…
Thrombosis in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a prothrombotic, immune-mediated adverse reaction to heparin exposure. Paradoxically, HI…