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August 24, 2022
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Specificity low for fine-needle aspiration in thyroid nodule risk stratification systems

Specificity low for fine-needle aspiration in thyroid nodule risk stratification systems

Two widely used risk stratification systems for determining whether thyroid nodules should undergo fine-needle aspiration have a specificity of less than 30%, according to study results published in Clinical Endocrinology.

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August 23, 2022
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Genetic link affirms type 1 diabetes raises risk for hypothyroidism

Genetic link affirms type 1 diabetes raises risk for hypothyroidism

Data from a Mendelian randomization analysis indicated a causal association between type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism, leading researchers to recommend that people with type 1 diabetes undergo regular thyroid function tests.

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August 22, 2022
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Overtreatment of low-risk thyroid cancer more common according to Dutch vs. ATA guidelines

Overtreatment of low-risk thyroid cancer more common according to Dutch vs. ATA guidelines

Overtreatment of adults with low risk differentiated thyroid cancer is more common using the 2015 Dutch Thyroid Cancer guideline compared with the American Thyroid Association’s guideline, according to study findings.

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August 19, 2022
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Top news from ENDO: hair care EDCs, cell phone-obesity link, AI thyroid diagnosis and more

Top news from ENDO: hair care EDCs, cell phone-obesity link, AI thyroid diagnosis and more

The Healio and Endocrine Today editors have compiled the most read news from the Endocrine Society annual meeting in June.

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August 03, 2022
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Genetic susceptibility to COVID-19 may increase risk for hypothyroidism

Genetic susceptibility to COVID-19 may increase risk for hypothyroidism

Adults with a genetic susceptibility to COVID-19 infection may have an increased risk for hypothyroidism, according to findings from a Mendelian randomization published in Thyroid.

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July 29, 2022
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Most thyroid cancers still detected in asymptomatic patients

Most thyroid cancers still detected in asymptomatic patients

In an international cohort of adults undergoing thyroid cancer surgery, most cancers were discovered among those with no thyroid-referable symptoms and 34% were symptomatic, according to study data.

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July 21, 2022
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Repeat COVID-19 vaccination safe for adults with vaccine-induced subacute thyroiditis

Repeat COVID-19 vaccination safe for adults with vaccine-induced subacute thyroiditis

Future COVID-19 vaccination doses are safe for adults who previously had a COVID-19 vaccine-induced subacute thyroiditis, according to study data published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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July 18, 2022
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TSH, TRAb positivity associated with rebound Graves’ hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy

TSH, TRAb positivity associated with rebound Graves’ hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy

For pregnant women with well-controlled Graves’ hyperthyroidism, subnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels and thyrotropin-receptor antibody positivity at drug withdrawal were linked to a rebound of Graves’ hyperthyroidism.

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July 15, 2022
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BLOG: Dr. Duick’s Ties

BLOG: Dr. Duick’s Ties

On a recent workday, I wore this tie to work. It is one of Dr. Daniel Duick's numerous ties.

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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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