Pituitary, Thyroid & Adrenal Disorders
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Too many infants with congenital hypothyroidism go undetected, untreated
Key clinical point: A large percentage of babies with congenital hypothyroidism are falling through the cracks in Utah, and likely throughout the...
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The thyroid takes a beating during PCI in about 3% of patients
Some patients may have temporarily impaired thyroid function after undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
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Lenvatinib sparked or worsened hypertension in patients with RAI-resistant thyroid cancer
Hypertension developed or worsened in many patients with RAI-resistant differentiated thyroid cancer after they started treatment with lenvatinib...
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High free T4 levels linked to sudden cardiac death
High levels of free thyroxine are associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, even in euthyroid adults.
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Primary care physicians diagnose most pediatric thyroid conditions
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MRI-guided thalamotomy significantly reduces hand tremors
Key clinical point: The severity of hand tremors in patients with essential tremor can be significantly reduced via use of MRI-guided focused...
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Expert shares new insights on the pathophysiology of rosacea
In the clinical opinion of Richard L. Gallo, MD, PhD, current nomenclature for the diagnosis of rosacea could use a makeover.
Conference Coverage
Intraoperative nerve stimulation reduces risk of shoulder problems from neck dissection
Key clinical point: Direct, intraoperative electrical stimulation of the spinal accessory nerve reduces shoulder pain and dysfunction from...
Conference Coverage
Psoriatic arthritis patients face more endocrine comorbidities
MIAMI – Diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, Cushing’s disease, and osteoporosis occur more frequently in people with psoriatic arthritis than in...
Conference Coverage
Study identifies important predictors for PC/PGL
Key clinical point: SDHB mutation and tumor size may be better predictors of outcomes in patients with pheochromocytoma and abdominal...
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‘Clarion call’ to screen for, treat aldosteronism
Key clinical point: The Endocrine Society’s updated Clinical Practice Guideline for managing primary aldosteronism is “a clarion call” for...