Endemic goiter

This study tested a simple scoring system called RISQ to help healthcare workers quickly identify which severely malnourished children are most at risk of dying. Over 14,600 children aged 6 to 59 months in Chad took part. The goal was to see if using the RISQ system could lower d…

This study tested whether special cookies made from soy, chickpea, and peanut flour could improve the health of malnourished children. Sixty children aged 3 to 10 years were split into two groups: one group ate the cookies daily for three months along with their regular diet, whi…

This study looked at two approaches to giving iodine supplements to pregnant women. One group received a daily iodine pill from 14 weeks until delivery. The other group had their urine iodine tested first; only those with low levels got iodine, while others got an iron pill. The …

This trial investigates whether placing a small piece of absorbable material (oxidized regenerated cellulose) over the nerves that control the voice box during total thyroidectomy can improve early voice quality. Thirty adults scheduled for thyroid surgery will be randomly assign…

This study looked at whether removing benign thyroid nodules without placing a surgical drain is safe and effective. Eighty adults having thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to either the standard drain or a no-drain, sutureless technique. The goal was to see if the no-drain a…

This study tested a new method called the 'Huaxi Tunnel Technique' to protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery. The technique uses a diluted epinephrine solution injected along the nerve to create a protective tunnel, reducing the risk of injury. The trial inv…

This small study tested whether injecting a fluorescent dye called fluorescein sodium helps surgeons see nerves during head and neck surgery. Eight adults having open head or neck surgery received the dye through an IV. Surgeons then rated how well the glowing nerves matched stan…

This completed observational study at Uşak University examined 150 adults hospitalized in the endocrinology department. Researchers measured breathing, muscle strength, pain, fatigue, sleep quality, physical activity, balance, and nerve function. The goal was to better understand…

This study looked at whether giving iodine supplements to pregnant women helps their children's brain development. Researchers tested 85 children at age 2 using a standard developmental assessment. The goal was to see if iodine, which is often low in French diets, makes a differe…

This completed study collected extra blood samples from 28 adults with thyroid disorders to help standardize thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) tests. Different labs often use different tests, making it hard to compare results. By analyzing these samples, researchers hope to make …

This completed study looked at 141 people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition made their recovery harder. Researchers checked stool samples for parasites and measured weight gain and treatment success. Some participants received nu…

This study looked at how much iodine breastfeeding mothers need each day. Seventeen healthy mother-infant pairs took different doses of iodine supplements for five days. Researchers measured iodine levels in urine, blood, and breast milk to figure out the right daily amount for b…