CLINICAL THYROIDOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC
VOLUME 9 ISSUE 11

November is Hyperthyroidism Awareness Month. In honor of this topic, our lead summary in this issue is a review of the recent ATA Hyperthyroidism guidelines provided by Kimberly Dorris, Executive Director/CEO of the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation

In this issue, the studies ask the following questions:

• What do the new American Thyroid Association Hyperthyroidism guidelines mean for patients?
• What are the risks of taking antithyroid drugs for hyperthyroidism during pregnancy?
• Are low WBC counts in Graves' disease due to antithyroid drugs or the inderlying disease?
• Can molecular markers identify patients with Graves' disease at risk for agranulocytosis?

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 November is Hyperthyroidism 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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Echa un vistazo a estos folletos de pacientes nuevos y actualizados

Nuevos Folletos & Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)

• Pruebas De Función Tiroidea
• Dieta Baja en Iodo
• La Tiroides y el Peso
• Tratamiento Con Hormona Tiroidea
• Tiroiditis De Hashimoto
• La Tiroiditis del Post-Parto, Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)
• Tiroiditis, Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)
• Nódulos Tiroideos, Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)

Folletos actualizados y preguntas frecuentes

• La Enfermedad De La Tiroides Y El Embarazo
• Hipertiroidismo- Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)

PATIENT EDUCATION

Giving Tuesday is November 29^th!

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Help support the Thyroid Association by contributing to our #GivingTuesday fundraiser during the month of November!

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

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