A new era of leadership begins at the American Thyroid Association with the inauguration of its new president, James A. Fagin, and new secretary and chief operating officer John C. Morris. Dr. Fagin is Chief of the Endocrine...
Read MoreRepeated radio-ablation therapy with iodine-131 to treat metastatic thyroid cancer can be less effective than the initial round of treatment due to de-differentiation of the cancer cells as the disease progresses. Glitazones, a...
Read MoreObstructive sleep apnea, caused by narrowing or blockage of the airways when a person is asleep affects about 20% of the population. If not treated, obstructive sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk of death. It is not...
Read MoreThe American Thyroid Association has elected new officers to sustain its objectives for the coming year . Incoming President-elect Dr. Bryan Haugen is Professor of Medicine and Pathology at the University of Colorado Denver and...
Read MoreFast, reliable, and cost-effective techniques are needed for the surgical removal of thyroid tissue suspicious for cancer to analyze the resected tissue for bio-markers. BRAF V600E, is a molecular biomarker for papillary thyroid...
Read MoreReduced thyroid function during pregnancy can have adverse effects on both the mother and fetus, including increased risk of miscarriage and preterm labor. Thyroid autoimmunity also puts the mother at increased risk of...
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