In the spectrum of endocrine emergencies, thyroid storm ranks as one of the most critical
illnesses. Recognition and appropriate management of life-threatening thyrotoxicosis is vital …

Inadequately treated thyroid storm can lead to death. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is
a suggested treatment when conventional treatments fail, but its indication is not well …

The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) JCA Special Issue Writing Committee is
charged with reviewing, updating and categorizating indications for therapeutic apheresis …

Abstract The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Apheresis Applications Committee is
charged with a review and categorization of indications for therapeutic apheresis. Beginning …

Background: Current evidence on the incidence and outcomes of patients with thyroid storm
in the United States is limited to single-center case series. This study determined the …

Context: Thyroid storm (TS) is a rare but life-threatening manifestation of thyrotoxicosis.
Predictive features and outcomes remain incompletely understood, in part because studies …

Abstract The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Apheresis Applications Committee is
charged with a review and categorization of indications for therapeutic apheresis. This …

Thyroid hormones affect all organ systems and, in excess, can cause increased metabolic
rate, heart rate, ventricle contractility, and gastrointestinal motility as well as muscle and …

Objective: Thyroid-related emergencies are caused by overt dysfunction of the gland which
are so severe that require admission to intensive care units (ICU) frequently. Nonetheless, in …

Abstract Background/Aims: The commonly used kidney function tests have limitations,
especially in thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, we studied the most commonly used kidney …