Unit will serve patients from Haifa to Herzliya
A new Thyroid Treatment Unit is opening shortly at Laniado Hospital. The new unit, headed by Dr. Pinchas Klein, will treat all symptoms associated with thyroid malfunction and will be a center for the treatment of malignancies. These srevices will ensure patients no longer need to wait for hours in line and waiting for test results. The unit will work in close cooperation with the pathologist at Laniado, who will be present when biopsies are performed, preventing the need for a repeat biopsy in the case of insufficient extraction of suspicious tissue. “The Thyroid Treatment Unit will provide targeted and professional treatment for a large population that previously had to travel long distances in order to receive proper care,” says Dr. Klein. “Our professional knowledge will make it possible for us to provide quality care to patients.”
The thyroid gland, which is located in the base of the neck, produces a hormone that regulates the rate of metabolism , intra-cellular activity and all other processes in the human body. Under-activity or over-activity of the thyroid is likely to affect hormone production, thereby directly influencing both physical and mental health as well as mood. Thyroid dysfunction is particularly common among women - statistics show that 5% of all women suffer from thyroid problems. Thyroid disorder tends to strike women of childbearing age and affects their pregnancy. It may be treated by medication that balances glandular activity. . Cancer can also develop in the thyroid; thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy. Fortunately, it is a relatively mild disease that can be treated if discovered in time. Below; Dr. Pinchas Klein