Clinical Thyroidology for the Public summarizes selected research studies discussed in the previous month’s issue of Clinical Thyroidology, an official publication of the American Thyroid Association.
Editor-in-chief, Alan Farwell, MD

Volume 8 Issue 6

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HYPOTHYROIDISM Is fluoridated drinking water associated with a higher prevalence of hypothyroidism?
Peckham S, Lowery D, Spencer S. Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice data and fluoride levels in drinking water. J Epidemiol Community Health. February 24, 2015 [Epub ahead of print].
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THYROID AND PREGNANCY Could isolated hypothyroxinemia in pregnancy be caused by iron deficiency?
Yu X et al. Iron deficiency, an independent risk factor for isolated hypothyroxinemia in pregnant and nonpregnant women of childbearing age in China. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. January 19, 2015 [Epub ahead of print].
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HYPOTHYROIDISM TSH needs to be monitored in patients treated with levothyroxine plus multiple other drugs
Irving SA, Vadiveloo T, Leese GP. Drugs that interact with levothyroxine: an observational study from the thyroid epidemiology, audit and research study (TEARS). Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2015;82:136-141.
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IODINE AND THE THYROID Women who undergo xrays that include iodinated contrast agents should be followed for thyroid dysfunction
Kaneshige T et al, Changes in serum iodine concentration, urinary iodine excretion and thyroid function after hysterosalpingography using an oil-soluble iodinated contrast medium (lipiodol). J Clin Endocrinol Metab. December 29, 2014 [Epub ahead of print].
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THYROID CANCER Risks of thyroid cancer associated with neck CT scans
Tipnis SV et al. Thyroid Doses and Risks to Adult Patients Undergoing Neck CT Examinations. Am J Roentgenol 2015 May;204(5):1064-8.
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THYROID NODULES Qualitative ultrasound elastography holds promise for avoiding biopsy in some thyroid nodules
Nell S et al Qualitative elastography can replace thyroid nodule fine-needle aspiration in patients with soft thyroid nodules. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Radiol 2015;84:652-61. Epub January 16, 2015
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