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CLINICAL THYROIDOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC
VOLUME 8 ISSUE 6

In this issue, the studies ask the following questions:

• Is fluoridated drinking water associated with a higher prevalence of hypothyroidism?
• Does iron deficiency cause low T4 levels during pregnancy?
• What medications interfere with the effectiveness of levothyroxine?
• Is there a risk of thyroid cancer as a result of exposure to CT scans?
• Does iodinated contrast given with xrays affect thyroid function?
• Can a new ultrasound technique replace the need for biopsy in certain thyroid nodules?

Clinical Thyroidology for THE PUBLIC Current Issue

Check out the Newly updated Low Iodine Diet FAQ
(FREQENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
To increase the effectiveness of your upcoming radioactive iodine therapy, you may be prescribed a low iodine diet. Iodine is used in the care and feeding of animals and as a stabilizer and/or safety element in food processing. Therefore, it may be found in varying amounts in all food and beverages. The highest sources (and those to be avoided) are iodized salt, grains and cereals, some breads, fish from the sea, shellfish, beef, poultry, pudding mixes, milk and milk products. Detailed recipes that follow a low iodine diet can be found on the following websites: www.checkyourneck.com (Light of Life Foundation) and www.thyca.org (ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association). Below are general guidelines to follow on this diet.

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Thyroid Awareness Monthly Campaigns
The ATA will be highlighting a distinct thyroid disorder each month and a portion of the sales for Bravelets™ will be donated to the ATA. The month of June is Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Month and a bracelet is available through the ATA Marketplace to support thyroid cancer awareness and education related to thyroid disease

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