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July 12, 2022
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Most adults with thyroid cancer on levothyroxine do not reach target TSH levels

Most adults with thyroid cancer on levothyroxine do not reach target TSH levels

Most patients with differentiated thyroid cancer on levothyroxine suppression therapy do not have a thyroid-stimulating hormone level within the target range, according to study data published in Clinical Endocrinology.

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June 21, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccination does not alter thyroid function in adults with hypothyroidism

COVID-19 vaccination does not alter thyroid function in adults with hypothyroidism

ATLANTA — COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with changes in thyroid function or an increased risk for adverse outcomes for people with hypothyroidism, according to data presented at ENDO 2022.

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April 26, 2022
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Adults with hypothyroidism and high TSH have increased risk for hospital readmission

Adults with hypothyroidism and high TSH have increased risk for hospital readmission

Inpatients who are undertreated for hypothyroidism are more likely to be hospitalized longer and have a higher risk for readmission than those with normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, according to study findings.

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March 09, 2022
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Top in endocrinology: Estrogen therapy and COVID-19, generic levothyroxine

Top in endocrinology: Estrogen therapy and COVID-19, generic levothyroxine

A recent study showed that postmenopausal women who were prescribed estrogen therapy had a significantly lower risk for death after contracting COVID-19 compared with a control group. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

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February 28, 2022
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Switching generic levothyroxine preparations does not affect thyroid hormone levels

Switching generic levothyroxine preparations does not affect thyroid hormone levels

Adults who switch generic levothyroxine preparations from one manufacturer to another do not have a difference in mean thyroid-stimulating hormone levels compared with those who do not switch, according to study data.

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November 16, 2021
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Decision aid tool improves levothyroxine dosing after thyroidectomy

Decision aid tool improves levothyroxine dosing after thyroidectomy

Use of a decision aid tool along with free thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels after thyroidectomy may help patients reach a proper dosage of levothyroxine replacement therapy faster, researchers reported in Thyroid.

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October 21, 2021
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Year in review: Five studies changing thyroidology practice

Year in review: Five studies changing thyroidology practice

In an update on notable, recently conducted thyroid studies, a speaker reviewed the latest treatments and imaging modalities for children and adults that have the potential to change thyroidology practice.

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September 14, 2021
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Similar efficacy with levothyroxine monotherapy, combined therapy in hypothyroidism

Similar efficacy with levothyroxine monotherapy, combined therapy in hypothyroidism

Combined levothyroxine and liothyronine therapy provides similar efficacy to levothyroxine monotherapy for adults with hypothyroidism, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Thyroid.

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May 17, 2021
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Hemithyroidectomy provides lower risks, similar benefits as total thyroidectomy for DTC

Hemithyroidectomy provides lower risks, similar benefits as total thyroidectomy for DTC

Adults with differentiated thyroid cancer who underwent hemithyroidectomy had lower risks for surgical complications compared with those who had total or near-total thyroidectomy, according to study data.

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March 30, 2021
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Guideline supports global newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism

Guideline supports global newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism

An updated evidence-based guideline supports global neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism to optimize detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with the condition.

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