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Both Immune and Nonimmune Hypothyroidism Are Associated With Vitamin D Deficiency

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Morgan E. Meissner

Both autoimmune and nonimmune hypothyroidism are associated with vitamin D deficiency.

What Causes Increased Mortality in Patients With Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectothermal Dystrophy?

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Morgan E. Meissner

The increased mortality rate in patients with autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy is mostly related to endocrine and metabolic diseases, infections, and oral and esophageal malignancies.

Trends in Thyroid Cancer Incidence and Incidence-Based Mortality in California

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Amit Akirov, MD

Thyroid cancer incidence is increasing, with data showing a consistent increase not only in the diagnosis of small papillary thyroid carcinoma but also larger and more aggressive tumors.

Guidelines From the American Thyroid Association Are Inconsistent With GRADE

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Morgan E. Meissner

Clinical guidelines from the American Thyroid Association are inconsistent with the GRADE framework in assigning strength of recommendations.

Prognostic Importance of Advanced Pathological Features in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

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Amit Akirov, MD

Patients presenting with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma could harbor advanced pathological features that are not easily detectable and may have important prognostic value.

Subclinical Hypothyroidism, LT4 Treatment Do Not Affect Cognitive Function in Children

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Morgan E. Meissner

Neurocognitive function in children is unimpaired by persistent idiopathic subclinical hypothyroidism and is not affected by levothyroxine supplementation.

NICE Guidelines Presented for Management of Thyroid Disease

In a summary of a recent guideline from the NICE, recommendations are presented for the assessment and management of thyroid disease.

American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Publishes Guidelines for Thyroid Disease Surgery

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Amit Akirov, MD

The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has published the first comprehensive guidelines for safe, effective, and appropriate thyroidectomy.

Prognostic Effect of Bone Metastases in Medullary Thyroid Cancer

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Amit Akirov, MD

Bone metastases are present in more than a quarter of patients with metastatic medullary thyroid carcinoma, most often with an osteolytic morphology.

Meta-Analysis: Thermal Ablation Techniques Effective for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

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Amit Akirov, MD

Thermal ablation techniques, including radiofrequency, laser, and microwave ablation, are relatively safe and effective for the treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.

Safety and Efficacy of DOACs vs Warfarin for Patients With AFib, Hyperthyroidism

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Amit Akirov, MD

Direct oral anticoagulants are an effective and safe alternative to warfarin treatment for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and hyperthyroidism.