Thyroid Disorders

 

The Endocrinology Network® Thyroid Disorders clinical resource center offers readers insight and perspective into the latest from management of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancers, and other thyroid disorders. One of the most common disorders seen by endocrinologists and those practicing in endocrinology, our thyroid disorders resource center hosts content related to FDA approvals, the latest studies, and guideline updates in management of thyroid disorders.

Thyroid Dysfunction Could Increase Risk of Parkinson Disease

May 13, 2022

A systematic review and meta-analysis from AACE 2022 provides an overview of the potential associations between thyroid dysfunction, including both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and risk of Parkinson disease.

Undertreatment of Hypothyroidism Increases Risk of Adverse Hospital Outcomes

April 27, 2022

A retrospective cohort study provides evidence suggesting higher TSH levels were linked to increased lengths of stay and greater readmission risks among patients with hypothyroidism.

No Radioiodine Proven Noninferior to Postoperative Radioiodine After Thyroidectomy in Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer

March 10, 2022

The ESTIMABL2 trial indicates a follow-up strategy not involving use of radioiodine was noninferior to ablation strategies with radioiodine for the occurrence of functional, structural, and biologic events up to 3 years after thyroidectomy.

Switching Between Levothyroxine Generics Does Not Alter TSH Levels

March 02, 2022

An analysis comparing those who switched against those who did not, results of the study suggest switching levothyroxine generics did not result in a negative impact on TSH levels in adult patients.

Disease State Series: Top Thyroid Guidelines for Providers

January 31, 2022

In this listicle, which was created for inclusion in the thyroid disorders edition of our Disease State Series, readers will find a curated list of top guidelines for the management of thyroid disorders composed by our editorial team with assistance from Dr. Elizabeth Pearce.

Disease State Series: Clinically Relevant Reviews for Thyroid Disorders

January 31, 2022

As part of our thyroid disorders installment of the Disease State Series, we have created a list of clinically relevant reviews related to the management of thyroid disorders. Our list includes reviews examining hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid eye disease, and thyroid management during pregnancy.

Disease State Series: Primary Care Resources

January 31, 2022

In this section of the thyroid disorders edition of our Disease State Series, readers will find an aggregate of resources for primary care providers. These resources were curated by our editorial staff with the help of key opinion leaders to not only provide insight and management of thyroid disorders for clinicians but also offer helpful resources to provide patients and caregivers.

Abnormal Maternal Thyroid Levels Can Predict Risk of Behavioral Problems in Children

January 07, 2022

An analysis of data from 1860 mother-child pairs suggests presence of abnormal maternal thyroid hormone levels could help in the prediction of behavioral and emotional health problems in male offspring at 4 years of age.

Endocrine Month in Review: December 2021

December 25, 2021

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a month in review highlighting the most popular content from the past month. December's month in review features new guidelines, stories on the effect of delayed visits, and more.

Obesity, Overweight Responsible for 1-in-5 Future Thyroid Cancers in Australia

December 13, 2021

A new analysis from UNSW Sydney details the prevalence of thyroid cancers in the next decade attributable to current levels of overweight and obesity among the population in Australia.