CLINICAL THYROIDOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC
VOLUME 10 ISSUE 7

In this issue, the studies ask the following questions:

• Does bariatric surgery change levothyroxine requirements among hypothyroid patients?
• How can treatment of hypothyroidism in older patients be improved?
• How often do patients require thyroid hormone therapy after lobectomy?
• What is the role of thyroglobulin testing and neck ultrasound in determining the need for radioactive iodine therapy?
• Does low-dose vs high-dose radioactive iodine therapy change recurrence rates in thyroid cancer?
  
• What is the role of surgery in thyroid cancer recurrence?
  

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you want to see in this publication.

Thyroid Education & Awareness Blooms with July Donations - Earn a Sunflower !

Please help us reach "31 Donations in 31 Days" during the month of July to support thyroid education and awareness in 2017. Annual contributions to the ATA provide invaluable support for thyroid research and education efforts targeted at the prevention and treatment of thyroid disease through excellence in research, clinical care, education, and public health.

Here are some of the key initiatives your contributions help support:
° Outreach and Education to ATA's Public and Patient Community
° Annual Ridgway Trainee Conference
° Thyroid Research Grants
° Development of ATA Guidelines

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You are appreciated by the American Thyroid Association for your contribution!

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. July is Graves' Disease Awareness Month and a bracelet is available through the ATA Marketplace to support thyroid cancer awareness and education related to thyroid disease.