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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Posted on December 11, 2015Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an important cause of menstrual irregularity and androgen excess (elevations in testosterone) in women. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting up to 8% of women overall. Symptoms often include irregular menstrual cycles, facial hair, thinning hair on the scalp, acne and infertility. Affected women also tend […]
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Thyroid Nodules Are Common
Posted on December 4, 2015Depending on the reference about 7% of incidentally noted thyroid nodules are found to be from thyroid cancer. The increase in imaging procedures (MRI, CT scans, neck ultrasounds) are finding many “incidental” thyroid nodules that we might not have otherwise detected on the physical exam. The vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign, however, the […]
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American Thyroid Association Releases New Guidelines
Posted on November 27, 2015The American Thyroid Association released their new Guidelines for managing thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer. The long-awaited guidelines incorporate new findings from a wide range of studies into 101 recommendations. Main areas that have seen major updates include role of molecular markers in diagnosis, imaging frequency for follow-up, indications for I-131 treatment, risk assessment […]
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New Tools Calculate Absolute Risk for Blindness, Amputation in Adults with Diabetes
Posted on November 20, 2015According to research in The BMJ, two new algorithms can accurately calculate the absolute risk during a 10-year period for developing blindness or needing limb amputation, two potentially serious complications for men and women living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The risk calculator takes into account multiple factors including age, type and duration […]
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