Recently, ISMP Canada published a safety bulletin on oral dosing errors associated with LUGOL's solution (potassium iodide and iodine), also referred to as strong iodine solution. [1] The ...

Place a warning on Lugol's solution containers stating the total volume in the container would be toxic if taken as a single dose. Also affix a warning not to use this product in the eyes.

Thyroid nodules are lumps made up of abnormal clusters of thyroid cells that form in the thyroid gland. The lumps can be solid, fluid-filled, or a mixture of both. Most thyroid nodules are benign, ...

There is a connection between hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research shows people with RA are more likely to develop underactive thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism and Hashimoto ...