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No Decrease in Pregnancy Rates After Radioactive Iodine Therapy

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effects of radioactive iodine therapy on ovarian function and fertility in women.

Levothyroxine Provides Clinical and Economic Benefits Despite Limited Change in eGFR

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Lauren Biscaldi

Currently, consensus is lacking on the benefits of thyroid replacement therapy on renal function in patients with CKD and subclinical hypothyroidism.

Most Common Hypothyroidism Comorbidities in Men and Women

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers analyzed a hypothyroidism comorbidity network for positive and negative associations with other chronic conditions.

Prognostic Value of Routine Thyroid Testing in STEMI Is Clarified

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers examined associations of subclinical hypothyroidism with in-hospital outcomes and all-cause mortality in a large cohort of patients with STEMI who underwent PCI.

Tepezza Supply Shortage Expected Soon

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Diana Ernst, RPh

As both the vaccine and Tepezza are being manufactured at Catalent, the government has prioritized the manufacturing of the vaccine thereby resulting in cancellation of previously contracted Tepezza orders.

Benefits of Differential TSH Cutoffs in a 2-Screen Program for Congenital Hypothyroidism

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Amit Akirov, MD

This study was intent on characterizing CH infants identified by the second screening and comparing infants with bTSH 5.0-9.9 and ≥10 mU/L on second screening.

Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Increased ADHD Risk in Offspring

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Childhood ADHD risk was increased among children who were exposed to maternal hypothyroidism during the periconceptual period.

Hypothyroidism Linked to Forms of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

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Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers assessed thyroid disease risk between the different forms of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), and compared the clinical features of AAV in patients with and without thyroid disease.

Generic Version of Tirosint Now Available

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Brian Park, PharmD

Levothyroxine sodium is indicated for the treatment of hypothyroidism.

Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Predict Subclinical Left Heart Dysfunction

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Amit Akirov, MD

Investigators analyzed the relationship between the presence of subclinical hypothyroidism and subclinical left heart dysfunction in a cohort of the general population without overt cardiac disease.

T3 and T4 Therapies Present Similar Risks for Breast Cancer and Cancer Mortality

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Patients treated with triiodothyronine or l-thyroxine experienced similar rates of cancers, all-cause, or cancer-related mortality.