CLINICAL THYROIDOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC
VOLUME 9 ISSUE 2

In this issue, the studies ask the following questions:

• Does subclinical hypothyroidism contribute to the frailty syndrome in elderly men?
• Does maternal thyroid dysfunction increase the risk of their children having difficulty with math?
• Does hypothyroidism affect Hemaglobin A1C levels?
• Is anemia associated with thyroid dysfunction?
• Can the Thyroseq gene mutation analysis help predict thyroid cancer in indeterminate nodules?
• Is there a difference in the cost of monitoring high-risk vs low-risk thyroid cancer patients?

Clinical Thyroidology for THE PUBLIC Current Issue

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 February is Hypothyroidism Awareness 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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Founded in 1990, the Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Foundation offers support and resources to Graves' disease patients, their families, and health care professionals. Their mission is to find the cause of and the cure for Graves' thyroid disease through research, to improve the quality of life for persons with Graves' disease and their caregivers and to educate persons with Graves' disease, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about Graves' disease and its treatment. The web site features a monitored bulletin board.

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