Thyroid Disease Perspective

• Tirzepatide: 'Exciting' and Promising in Lowering A1c   Tirzepatide is the newest player in the quest for lowering A1c in people with type 2 diabetes. Dr Anne Peters describes the novel agent -- what it can do for patients now and in the future.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 23, 2022
• AACE 2022 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AACE 2022
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 13, 2022
• Why Iodized Salt Is Important for You and Your Thyroid Lack of iodine can lead to thyroid deficiency disorders. Dr Elizabeth Pearce discusses iodized salt, its importance, and how to increase iodine intake.
  Endocrine Society, May 10, 2022
• Graves Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, and COVID-19 Is there a link between COVID-19 cases or vaccinations and the increased reports of thyroid autoimmunity and its complications? Drs McLeod and Balcerek attempt to answer this question.
  American Thyroid Association, April 21, 2022
• Endocrine System Vulnerable to Disruption From COVID-19 COVID-19 may disrupt the endocrine system, making people vulnerable to thyroid, pituitary, and gonad issues even after recovery.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 31, 2022
• Endocrine Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors   Children who have been through cancer treatment may face a range of endocrine issues. Dr Jessica Lilley interviews Dr. Priyanka Bakhtiani about optimizing care for these kids.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 15, 2022
• What Role Does Loneliness Play in Diabetes Risk? Can loneliness lead to chronic physical ailments? Dr Richard Plotzker reviews the literature and discusses adverse outcomes related to social isolation.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 10, 2022
• Vitamin D Supplements Cut Risk for Autoimmune Disease   The VITAL study assessed the effects of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements on autoimmune disease incidence.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 16, 2022
• Serotonin Syndrome? Not So Fast, Sherlock My patient's confusion and tremors persisted after her serotonergic meds were stopped. Then I asked her husband when she was last like her old self, and the diagnosis became clear.
  Medscape Family Medicine, February 15, 2022
• Celebrity Factor: Raising Awareness for Thyroid Cancer South Korean actress Park So-dam announced publicly her thyroid cancer diagnosis, Dr Stephanie Smooke Praw discusses whether this draws attention to the need for screening.
  American Thyroid Association, February 08, 2022
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Semaglutide Do you know best practices for semaglutide, as well as interactions to avoid and adverse effects to watch for? Test yourself on this promising new drug with this short quiz.
  Medscape, January 20, 2022
• The Child With Hypertension: Diagnosis and Management   The Cribsiders share best practices for identifying and managing hypertension in the pediatric clinic.
  The Cribsiders, January 07, 2022
• Can a Thyroid Hormone Medication Lift Depression and Dementia? Is the commonly prescribed levothyroxine a "poor man's option" for treating cognitive decline and low mood?
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 16, 2021
• Don't Give Up on Relentless Youth Depression As pediatricians, we are acutely aware of the increase in depression in our teen patients. Lifetime prevalence is now approaching 20%, and we are doing our best to help.
  Medscape Pediatrics, December 09, 2021
• A Thyroid Antibody Primer in Five Quick Cases What do thyroid antibodies tell us? These five clinical scenarios will teach you what you need to know.
  American Thyroid Association, November 15, 2021
• RCC e-Tumor Boards: Case 1: Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma   The e-Tumor Boards, a video series collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, gives physicians an inside look into a virtual, multidisciplinary renal cell carcinoma tumor board case discussion.
  Medscape, October 19, 2021
• ATA 2021 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ATA 2021.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 01, 2021
• Thyroid-Disrupting Chemicals in the Home and How to Avoid Them Many common household items contain chemicals that can cause serious damage to thyroid function. Here are some simple steps to help avoid them.
  Endocrine Society, September 14, 2021
• Pregnant With Thyroid Disease? 5 Treatment Changes to Know About How should treatment change for patients with thyroid disease who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant?
  American Thyroid Association, August 12, 2021
• A Cardiac 'Electrical Storm' Is Coming! Dr Mattu describes and offers advice on evaluating and caring for patients presenting with a cardiac condition known as the 'electrical storm.'
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, July 26, 2021