From Clinical Thyroidology® for the Public: Hypothyroidism is quite common, most often as a result of autoimmune thyroid disease. In some studies, lower vitamin D levels correlate with an increased risk of autoimmune thyroid disease. This study was performed to answer the question of whether vitamin D supplementation could decrease the chances of developing hypothyroidism.  Read More… We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you want to see in this publication. Feedback & Suggestions The post Can Vitamin D supplementation prevent autoimmune thyroid disease leading to ..read more

Listen to the podcast Thyroid Hormone Replacement: What’s in a Name? where Kaniksha Desai, MD and Juan P. Brito, MD discuss generic vs brand-name medication for thyroid hormone replacement. This was developed in partnership with Medscape. The post Thyroid Hormone Replacement: What’s in a Name? appeared first on American Thyroid Association ..read more

Managing Stress for a Healthier Thyroid Jairo Noreña, MD; Kaniksha Desai, MD Studies have shown that stress can cause thyroid disease. Why is this and what can be done to help patients? Editorial Collaboration Medscape & American Thyroid Association® February 16, 2024 The post Editorial Collaboration Medscape & American Thyroid Association® appeared first on American Thyroid Association ..read more

Latest Impact Factor: 6.6 The Official Journal of: American Thyroid Association® Read and share these articles with free access through December 31, 2023 Modified American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System and Modified Artificial Intelligence Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System for Thyroid Nodules: A Multicenter Retrospective Study Xiaoxian Li, Chuan Peng, Ying Liu, Yixin Hu, Liang Yang, Yiwen Yu, Hongyan Zeng, Weijun Huang, Qian Li, Nansheng Tao, Longhui Cao, and Jianhua Zhou Sonographic Evolution and Pathologic Findings of Papillary Thyroid Cancer After Rad ..read more

Illustrating the Progression of Thyroid Eye Disease Thyroid Eye Disease often causes quality-of-life changes for patients. Endocrinologist Malini Gupta, MD, demonstrates the structural changes of thyroid eye disease in this series of images. Editorial Collaboration Medscape & American Thyroid Association® November 6, 2023 The post Editorial Collaboration Medscape & American Thyroid Association® appeared first on American Thyroid Association ..read more

The American Thyroid Association® (ATA®) is pleased to announce that Trevor E. Angell, MD has been selected as the new Editor-in-Chief of the ATA monthly journal Clinical Thyroidology®. Dr. Angell’s term as Editor-in-Chief will begin in January 2024.  Clinical Thyroidology is one of the ATA’s official journals and is published in partnership with Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. This highly valued abstract and commentary publication provides a comprehensive look at clinical thyroid literature. Experts in the field summarize the most innovative, relevant articles and provide insight into the relevan ..read more

Newswise — Michael McDermott, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and Director of the Endocrinology and Diabetes Practice at the University of Colorado Hospital, began a one-year term as American Thyroid Association President and Christopher McCabe, PhD, Prof. Professor of Molecular Endocrinology, Metabolism and Systems Research at the University of Birmingham, began a four-year term as American Thyroid Association Secretary. McDermott and McCabe join officers Anthony N. Hollenberg, MD, Treasurer and Julie Ann Sosa, MD, Past P ..read more

We want your ideas!  Planning for the 2024 ATA® Annual Meeting is underway.  Submit your ideas for sessions at next year’s meeting by October 30, 2023.  Submit your idea using this survey. Next year’s annual meeting will also feature talks from our lectureship award recipients.  Be sure to submit your colleagues for these important ATA honors.  Nominations are open – submit your nominations today! The post Call for Session Ideas appeared first on American Thyroid Association ..read more

Thyroid Cancer Survivorship: A Physician’s Own Experience Kaniksha Desai, MD, interviews Anupam Kotwal, MD, about his journey from doctor to patient and how he managed his thyroid cancer diagnosis. Editorial Collaboration Medscape & American Thyroid Association® August 10, 2023 The post Editorial Collaboration Medscape & American Thyroid Association® appeared first on American Thyroid Association ..read more

Alexandria, VA, September 5, 2023 — The American Thyroid Association (ATA®)’s new review paper, “Thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroid hormones (T3 and T4): an ATA-commissioned review of current clinical and laboratory status” is now available online in Thyroid®. The manuscript was drafted by a global expert writing task force comprised of Katleen Van Uytfanghe, Joel Ehrenkranz, David Halsall, Kelly Hoff, Tze Ping Loh, Carole A. Spencer and Josef Köhrle. The document reviews the current clinical use of routine TSH and thyroid hormone (T4 and T3) assays, taking into account geographic differe ..read more