Thyroid
AI model highly accurate in determining malignancy of thyroid nodule images
An AI model achieved higher accuracy than three cytopathologists for determining malignancy in a large dataset of image patches of thyroid fine-needle aspiration whole-slide images, according to a study published in Thyroid.
A call for stronger EDC regulations as more studies establish links to human health
The past 10 years have seen rapid growth in research on how endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect humans.
Patients prefer combined therapy for hypothyroidism, but data reveal few added benefits
BOSTON — Most adults with hypothyroidism prefer combination therapy with liothyronine plus levothyroxine over levothyroxine alone, but most trials find combination therapy provides limited added benefit, according to two speakers.
EDC exposures for reproductive-aged women tied to socioeconomic status
BOSTON — Pregnant and reproductive-aged women have had recent declines in exposure to most endocrine-disrupting chemicals, though women with a lower socioeconomic status are exposed to higher chemical levels, according to a speaker.
VIDEO: How endocrinologists can navigate social media
NEW ORLEANS — In this video exclusive, Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, talks with Arti Bhan, MD, FACE, and Cheryl Rosenfeld, DO, FACE, FACP, FSVM, ECNUFC, about building a social media presence and talking with patients about social media hype.
New guidance, technology on the horizon for thyroid nodule risk assessment
NEW ORLEANS —New risk stratification guidance for classifying thyroid nodules may come soon as imaging technology continues to evolve, according to a speaker at the AACE annual meeting.
Subclinical hypothyroidism less likely for men with higher dietary vitamin E intake
Men who consumed more dietary vitamin E may be less likely to develop subclinical hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis, though no associations were observed among women, according to findings published in Thyroid.
Low level of regret for treatment decision for most adults with low-risk thyroid cancer
Adults with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer reported low levels of decision regret for their disease management choice at 1 year, regardless of whether they chose active surveillance or surgery, according to findings published in Thyroid.
Adults with type D personality more likely to be dissatisfied with hypothyroidism care
More than half of adults with hypothyroidism have self-reported high levels of negative feelings and social withdrawal, or a type D personality, according to study findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
VIDEO: New thyroid dysfunction presenting postpartum can be easy to miss
In this video exclusive, Nicole Gomez, MD, talks with Caroline T. Nguyen, MD, about diagnosing and managing thyroid dysfunction in the postpartum period.