The thyroid gland which is located at the front of the neck near the clavicles is responsible for the rate of all metabolic and chemical processes in our body, in every cell, tissue and organ.

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ( CHMP ) of the European Medicines Agency ( EMA ) adopted a positive opinion for Signifor ( SOM230 , pasireotide ) for the treatment of Cushing's disease.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is increasing awareness about a health plan for uninsured Americans with pre-existing conditions created by the Affordable Care Act.