In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Although many cases of hyperthyroidism can be treated and resolved, some more serious cases can result in complications. These complications can have an effect on the quality of a person's life and may be quite serious in some cases. Learning which complications may arise from hyperthyroidism can help you prepare for them and know what to discuss with your doctor. Issues with the heart may occur; however, many of these problems can be reversed with treatment. Untreated hyperthyroidism may result in brittle bones. Eye problems and vision loss may occur if hyperthyroidism is left untreated. Symptoms may suddenly worsen, resulting in a serious condition know as thyrotoxic crisis. If you are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, your doctor may offer you a method to treat this disorder. Knowing more about the available treatments can help you and your doctor learn which one is right for you. Review these common methods of treatment for hyperthyroidism to learn more before your appointment: Antithyroid medications can help reduce the excessive amounts of thyroid hormones in your body. Radioactive iodine will attack the overactive sections of your thyroid and return it to normal levels of activity. In rare and severe cases of hyperthyroidism, surgery may be required to remove the thyroid. Your doctor may issue other drugs to help reduce the symptoms caused by hyperthyroidism. There are many tests that your doctor can use to learn more about the health of your thyroid. These tests can reveal if your thyroid is functioning properly or if it is overactive. Learning more about the tests your doctor may use can help you be prepared for your appointment and will allow you to think of questions you might want to ask. Take a moment to review some of these common tests your doctor may use to examine your thyroid: Blood tests will measure your levels of thyroid hormones. Iodine uptake scans will show how well your thyroid is functioning. Thyroid scans will allow your doctor to take a picture of your thyroid.
Summary: Learn more about the complications of hyperthyroidism. Discover some of the treatments used for hyperthyroidism. Learn more about the tests your doctor may perform.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For the most traditional flavor, use salty country ham. Black-eyed peas can technically be prepared using nothing more than salt and water. The taste of the beans can be rather dull on their own, however, and it is more traditional to prepare them with pork and certain vegetables. Smoked ham steak makes a good choice when cooking black-eyed peas using the alternative slow cooker method. A ham bone works, as well. Use a sweetened ham, like a honey-baked ham, if you want a sweeter taste. Bacon or pancetta are also popular choices to use when preparing black-eyed peas. The vegetables should be chopped into small pieces with a sharp kitchen knife. Give the onions a rough chop until the pieces are roughly 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) in size. Use a tangier variety, like a white onion or yellow onion, for a heartier taste. Use a sweet onion variety, like a Vidalia onion, for a milder, sweeter taste. You could also use 1/4 cup (120 ml) dried minced onion flakes instead of the whole onions to save time. Dice the tomatoes into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) chunks, saving the juice. To save time, you can also use a 12-oz (375 ml) can of diced tomatoes. For a spicier twist, select a can a diced tomatoes with chopped green chili peppers. Place the garlic on your cutting board with the broad, dull side of the knife blade held against it. Carefully yet forcefully smack the knife down to break open the garlic and remove the skin. The garlic can be used this way, or you can also mince the garlic into fine pieces with a knife. Alternatively, you can use 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) of garlic powder, instead. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook for 4 minutes or until the edges begin to crisp up, stirring frequently. This step is only optional. You can prepare the beans without crisping up the pork first.
Summary: Select the best type of ham. Chop the vegetables. Heat up the ham in oil.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Even though the word "cancer" can strike fear in us the moment we hear it, skin cancer is actually one of the most curable forms of cancer. When caught early, it can oftentimes be removed with no long-term ramifications. The key to curability depends on both the specific type of skin cancer, as well as the time-frame in which it is noticed and excised by a physician. If the skin cancer is either a precursor lesion (a precancerous growth), a "squamous cell carcinoma," or a "basal cell carcinoma," it can most likely be removed and cured. These are types of cancers or pre-cancers that, when caught early, rarely cause long-term consequences. Melanoma, on the other hand, is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Although it is the least common diagnosis, it is the leading cause of death from skin cancer, and the fastest one to metastasize (spread) to other areas of the body. Fortunately, with early identification, many melanomas can be noticed, excised, and effectively "cured" as well; however, the risk is certainly higher with this subtype and thus of greater concern. When you see your doctor and show them your skin lesion, they will evaluate it and may recommend biopsying (taking a sample of) or excising (completely cutting out) any lesions that are potential cancers. If your doctor recommends a biopsy or excision, they will most likely send you to a medical specialist (a dermatologist, who specializes in skin concerns) to undergo the procedure. A biopsy is done if the purpose is to gather more information i.e. if the goal is to determine the specific diagnosis of the skin lesion, and to assess whether or not it is a cause for concern. There are a variety of ways to perform a biopsy; all can be done easily in your doctor's office. An excision is done if the goal is to completely remove the lesion due to a sufficiently high level of suspicion. Generally, skin lesions can be excised using only local anesthetic (local freezing injected in the surrounding skin with a small needle so that you won't feel any pain). It is a procedure that can most often be completed within one office visit, without needing to go to a hospital. If the lesion is smaller, another option is that your doctor may try "cryotherapy," which uses liquid nitrogen to kill the cancerous or pre-cancerous cells; however, this can only be used for lesions that are small and shallow (i.e. that do not penetrate the skin layers too deeply, otherwise the liquid nitrogen is ineffective). If you have had a skin lesion excised by a doctor, know that they will examine the piece of skin under a microscope after it has been removed. What the doctors are specifically looking for under the microscope is whether or not the margins (i.e. the borders) are "clear." If the margins are "clear," meaning that they show no cancerous cells, then you and your doctor can take confidence knowing that all of the pathological cells have been removed. On the other hand, if the margins show cancerous cells, it indicates risk that the cancer has spread to other parts of your body and may not have been completely "cured." If the margins show cancerous cells, your doctor will speak to you about how best to proceed, and what further forms of treatment (such as chemotherapy) may be needed to give you the best chance of a complete cure. When surgeons or dermatologist remove suspicious spots, they will generally remove at least 1 cm of normal tissue. This helps ensure removal of all cancerous cell.
Summary:
Understand that most skin cancers are easily curable. Biopsy or excise any worrisome lesions. Evaluate the "margins" after excision.