Pituitary, Thyroid & Adrenal Disorders
Conference Coverage
Surgery, radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism up survival
“I think this is something we need to take into our discussions with patients because treatment for hyperthyroidism is very much individualized...
Conference Coverage
Scripts surge for desiccated thyroid extract to treat hypothyroidism
Among first-time thyroid hormone prescriptions, those for DTE rose from 5.4% in 2010 to 10.2% in 2020.
Latest News
Over half of pregnant patients not properly screened for thyroid disease
Those who met criteria for screening but weren’t screened tended to have poorer pregnancy outcomes.
Conference Coverage
TransCon PTH nears U.S. approval for hypoparathyroidism?
The drug was associated with independence from conventional calcium and active vitamin D therapy in most patients at 110 weeks.
Conference Coverage
Noninvasive skin test may aid in Cushing diagnosis
“After proper validation, it could help clinicians in cases which may not be straightforward and could serve as an additional” instrument in the...
Conference Coverage
Radiofrequency ablation successful in small thyroid cancers
"Some may prefer to have the cancer completely out, while others are okay with watching and are against any cuts in their neck. This comes as kind...
From the Journals
Seasonal variation in thyroid hormone TSH may lead to overprescribing
Seasonal differences in thyroid stimulating hormone could in turn lead to overprescribing of thyroxine for hypothyroidism, says lab scientist.
Latest News
Parathyroidectomy does not preserve kidney function in seniors
For adults age 60 or older with primary hyperparathyroidism, preservation of kidney function should not be a primary consideration when making...
Commentary
Living kidney donors should receive money for their costs of donating
Kidney donation from living persons has become a prominent source of organs for those who need kidneys.
Feature
Increased cancer in military pilots and ground crew: Pentagon
But military aircrew and ground crew were less likely to die from cancer, compared with the U.S. population.
Feature
EPA seeks to limit ‘forever’ chemicals in U.S. drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a new rule that would greatly limit the concentration of endocrine-disrupting ‘forever’ chemicals...