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Systolic Hypertension Without Atherosclerosis Increases Risk for Thyroid Cysts

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The researchers believe the results of this study highlight the need for an effective screening tool for thyroid cysts among the general population.

Increased Risk for Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation With Exogenous Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers sought to determine the relationship between thyroid hormone treatment intensity and the incidence of atrial fibrillation and stroke.

Accuracy of Italian Classification Strategy for Predicting Malignancy of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers defined the clinical features of pediatric patients with thyroid nodules in order to assess the risk of malignancy.

Hypothyroid Status Predicts Poor Outcomes Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to evaluate the prognostic role of thyroid dysfunction in acute myocardial infarction.

Immune-Related Endocrine Events Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Linked to Prognosis, Response

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Lauren Biscaldi

Investigators sought to identify risk factors associated with the development of immune-related endocrine events in patients with cancer undergoing treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Plasma Selenium Predictive of Thyroid Dysfunction in Postpartum Women

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers investigated thyroid function in women 6 months postpartum relative to maternal iodine, selenium, and iron status.

American Heart Association Releases Statement on Cardiotoxicity During Cancer Treatment

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Jennifer Larson

The American Heart Association released a statement regarding cardiac toxicities and their management in patients with arrhythmic complications while undergoing treatment for cancer.

Analysis of PD1/PD-L1-Induced Thyrotoxicosis Characteristics to Optimize Management

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Maria Arini Lopez

Investigators assessed the pathogenesis of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced thyrotoxicosis to help guide the management of this condition.

Trends in Obesity-Related Cancer, Heart Disease Mortality During the Past 20 Years

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed mortality data to determine whether causes of death related to obesity and cancer were associated with trends over time.

Cabozantinib Improved PFS, May Be New Standard for Radioiodine-Refractory Thyroid Cancer

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Leah Lawrence

Cabozantinib significantly improved progression-free survival, and there was a trend toward improved overall survival.

Subacute Thyroiditis a Potential Consequence of COVID-19

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

A team of researchers assessed clinical, biochemical, and imaging features of patients with subacute thyroiditis after resolution of COVID-19 infection.