The Autonomous Thyroid Nodule and Iodine Induced Hyperthyroidism Part Two

The Autonomous Thyroid Nodule and Iodine Induced Hyperthyroidism Part Two Jeffrey Dach MD Brenda is a 26 year old nurse seen my office for menstrual irregularities, and upon evaluation and testing was found to have a spot urine test indicating … Continue reading

Hyperthyroidism from Autonomous Thyroid Nodule

Autonomous thyroid nodule Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism from Autonomous Thyroid Nodule Iodine Induced Hyperthyroidism by Jeffrey Dach MD Brenda, a young woman from “the islands”  came in for a routine lab evaluation.  Her spot urine test for iodine  came back, “zero”, indicating iodine deficiency.   Brenda was … Continue reading

Alum Jax Cole Thyroid Cancer Epidemic of Overdiagnosis

Alum Jax Cole American Idol_Thyroid_Cancer

Alum Jax Cole Thyroid Cancer Epidemic of Overdiagnosis The American Idol finalist Alum Jax Cole announced that she underwent thyroid surgery in April after discovering a “lump in her neck”.  She is now receiving radiation treatments, presumably radioactive iodine (I-131), … Continue reading

TSH Suppression Benefits and Adverse Effects

Thyroid TSH Suppression DIffuse Goiter Jeffrey Dach MD

TSH Suppression Benefits and Adverse Effects by Jeffrey Dach MD At a recent medical meeting I attended, “the danger of TSH suppression” was mentioned.  The listening audience of doctors was advised not to suppress TSH with thyroid medication.  We were … Continue reading