Most recent by Trevor Angell, MD
Age- and sex-specific values needed to avoid subclinical thyroid dysfunction misdiagnosis
Providers should use age- and sex-specific reference ranges to diagnose subclinical hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, especially for older adults, according to a study published in Thyroid.
VIDEO: Look beyond thyroid for causes of nonspecific symptoms
In this video exclusive, Trevor E. Angell, MD, talks with Jennifer R. Marks, MD, about potential causes of symptoms that patients might attribute to thyroid disfunction.
VIDEO: Although self-limiting, some thyroiditis should be treated
In this video exclusive, Caroline T. Nguyen, MD, talks with Trevor E. Angell, MD, about the diverse group of conditions known as thyroiditis.
VIDEO: Check thyroid autoimmunity for women with infertility
In this video exclusive, Trevor E. Angell, MD, talks with Caroline T. Nguyen, MD, about the relationship between thyroid autoimmunity and women’s fertility.
RNA sequencing fails to detect many genetic variants in thyroid tumor, tissue samples
RNA sequencing detected less than half of identifiable genetic mutations found in DNA sequencing of thyroid and brain tumor, thyroid tissue and fine-needle aspiration samples, according to findings published in Thyroid.
Repeat TSH testing ‘likely not necessary’ after detection of benign thyroid nodules
Thyroid dysfunction is rare among patients with benign, nonfunctioning thyroid nodules followed for at least 3 years, suggesting repeated measurements of thyroid-stimulating hormone are unnecessary, data show.