Pituitary, Thyroid & Adrenal Disorders
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Rotterdam Study: High T4 levels increased the risk for atherosclerotic events, death
While it is established that high levels of free thyroxine contribute to development of atherosclerosis, what else can they do?
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Milk interferes with levothyroxine absorption
Patients reaching for a beverage with which to wash down their daily levothyroxine should avoid cows’ milk.
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Quality of life in hypothyroidism is key, but no treatment guide exists
Think “outside the pill box” when trying to improve patients’ QoL in treated hypothyroidism.
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Moderate exercise benefits hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients
There were clinically meaningful improvements in exercise capacity; patients felt better.
From the Journals
EBUS scope, EUS-FNA similarly effective
Utilizing just one procedure can save patients precious time and money.
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Three signs predict hypercalcemic crisis in hyperparathyroid patients
A triad of signs can predict hypercalcemic crisis among patients with hyperparathyroidism.
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Pheochromocytoma linked to higher risk of postop complications
LAS VEGAS – Pheochromocytoma is associated with more postoperative complications than are other types of hormonally active adrenal tumors.
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One-third of micropapillary thyroid cancer found to be multifocal
Micropapillary thyroid cancer is not always a benign diagnosis.
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Intraoperative PTH spikes may mean multigland disease
Intraoperative spikes of parathyroid hormone don’t predict a failed parathyroidectomy.
From the Journals
Thyroid disease does not affect primary biliary cholangitis complications
While associations are known to exist between primary biliary cholangitis and many different types of thyroid disease, a new study shows that the...
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ATA’s risk assessment guidelines for thyroid nodules using sonography patterns validated
Findings from a prospective study have validated guidelines from the ATA on using ultrasound findings to determine which thyroid nodules are most...