graves disease

Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Prevention Contacting a doctor FAQs Summary Graves’ disease is a potential cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid, causing the release of hormones. In this article, we look at what hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease are, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, […]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — In patients with Graves disease, prescribing a lower maintenance dose of methimazole (MMI) before discontinuing the drug is associated with significantly higher rates of remission, compared with a higher dose, according to a new study presented at the 2025 American Thyroid Association Annual Meeting. “If further research confirms this association, these findings could contribute to