Public Awareness Regarding and Outreach About Thyroid Disease
Information on public awareness efforts, public figures speaking out on thyroid disease, public figures such as Gail Devers and Tipper Gore who have thyroid disease, and major news regarding thyroid-related outreach efforts and awareness.
Why Isn't Thyroid Disease Front Page News? And What Can We Do To Change It?
Despite affecting almost 60 million people, thyroid disease is rarely in the news. Why is the media so skittish about covering thyroid problems, and what could change that problem to help raise awareness? Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon has some ideas.
Despite affecting almost 60 million people, thyroid disease is rarely in the news. Why is the media so skittish about covering thyroid problems, and what could change that problem to help raise awareness? Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon has some ideas.
AACE and ATA Thyroid Awareness Month Campaign 2007
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists AACE and American Thyroid Association ATA, with funding from Abbott Labs, maker of Synthroid, have developed a Thyroid Awareness Month campaign for January, 2007 titled How's Your Thyroid? Who Needs to Know? The campaign is geared towards those who may not know they have a malfunctioning thyroid. Mary Shomon offers her thoughts about the quality and relevance of some of the campaign information.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists AACE and American Thyroid Association ATA, with funding from Abbott Labs, maker of Synthroid, have developed a Thyroid Awareness Month campaign for January, 2007 titled How's Your Thyroid? Who Needs to Know? The campaign is geared towards those who may not know they have a malfunctioning thyroid. Mary Shomon offers her thoughts about the quality and relevance of some of the campaign information.
Protect Your Right to Bio-Identical Hormones: Premarin Manufacturer Trying to Get Compounded Hormones Off the Market
Protect Your Right to Bio-Identical Hormones: Premarin Manufacturer Trying to Get Compounded Hormones Off the Market
Protect Your Right to Bio-Identical Hormones: Premarin Manufacturer Trying to Get Compounded Hormones Off the Market
Mary Shomon's 2005 Thyroid Cheers and Jeers: The Best and Worst Thyroid-Related People and Happenings in 2005
Patient advocate Mary Shomon's annual review of the best and worst thyroid-related people and happenings tackles 2005, and cheers and jeers are given to Bill Law and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the doctors who have dared to speak out against the status quo, the makers of Alvidar, Thyrin, and Thyrotril, The About.com Thyroid Forum Members, Synthroid, Europeans such as Diana Holmes and Dr. Thierry Hertoghe, and empowered thyroid patients everywhere.
Patient advocate Mary Shomon's annual review of the best and worst thyroid-related people and happenings tackles 2005, and cheers and jeers are given to Bill Law and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the doctors who have dared to speak out against the status quo, the makers of Alvidar, Thyrin, and Thyrotril, The About.com Thyroid Forum Members, Synthroid, Europeans such as Diana Holmes and Dr. Thierry Hertoghe, and empowered thyroid patients everywhere.
EDITORIAL: The Endocrinologists at AACE Are Not In Touch With Reality
Patient advocate Mary Shomon finds that the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist's 2006 Thyroid Awareness Month campaign to promote that patients target your numbers' overlooks one critical issue: the endocrinologists can't even agree on which numbers to target. Find out more in this editorial.
Patient advocate Mary Shomon finds that the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist's 2006 Thyroid Awareness Month campaign to promote that patients target your numbers' overlooks one critical issue: the endocrinologists can't even agree on which numbers to target. Find out more in this editorial.
Endocrinologists Mark Thyroid Awareness Month With Campaign Urging Patients to Target Their Numbers
To mark Thyroid Awareness Month in January 2006, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists -- AACE -- have developed a campaign urging patients to target their numbers, focusing on TSH and Free T4 numbers for diagnosis.
To mark Thyroid Awareness Month in January 2006, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists -- AACE -- have developed a campaign urging patients to target their numbers, focusing on TSH and Free T4 numbers for diagnosis.
Gail Devers: Hurdling Thyroid Obstacles For Olympic Gold
Graves' Disease patient, high-profile thyroid spokeswoman and Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Gail Devers has broken an American record in her successful bid for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Summer Olympics in Sydney. Find out more about this outstanding athlete and the hurdles she's successfully faced, both on the track and off.
Graves' Disease patient, high-profile thyroid spokeswoman and Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Gail Devers has broken an American record in her successful bid for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Summer Olympics in Sydney. Find out more about this outstanding athlete and the hurdles she's successfully faced, both on the track and off.
Experts Call for Thyroid Screening for Americans Over 35
With vague symptoms, thyroid disease frequently goes undiagnosed. Experts are now recommending everyone over 35 be tested. Are you at risk for thyroid disease? Should you be tested?
With vague symptoms, thyroid disease frequently goes undiagnosed. Experts are now recommending everyone over 35 be tested. Are you at risk for thyroid disease? Should you be tested?
Thyroid Advocate and Champion Sprinter Gail Devers Drops Out
Devers' injury keeps her out of 100m Olympics finals, missing third chance at medal in hurdles.
Devers' injury keeps her out of 100m Olympics finals, missing third chance at medal in hurdles.
Tipper Gore Thyroid Growth Removed
Vice President Al Gore's wife has suspicious nodule removed and evaluated for potential thyroid cancer.
Vice President Al Gore's wife has suspicious nodule removed and evaluated for potential thyroid cancer.
Is Thyroid Disease Really So "Easy to Treat?"
Experts push for testing, but many say that once diagnosed, thyroid disease is easy to treat. Other experts -- and many patients -- don't agree at all.
Experts push for testing, but many say that once diagnosed, thyroid disease is easy to treat. Other experts -- and many patients -- don't agree at all.
Olympian Gail Devers Testifies Re: Thyroid Misdiagnosis
Gold medal winner talks about years of not being diagnosed with Graves' disease, and need for better public reporting of medical errors.
Gold medal winner talks about years of not being diagnosed with Graves' disease, and need for better public reporting of medical errors.
Rocker Rod Stewart Has Thyroid Surgery
The raspy-voiced rocker undergoes surgery to remove a suspicious thyroid nodule.
The raspy-voiced rocker undergoes surgery to remove a suspicious thyroid nodule.
The Gail Devers Story
Brief version of Gail Devers' story, from Gland Central.
Brief version of Gail Devers' story, from Gland Central.
Kim Alexis
Interview with supermodel Kim Alexis about her hypothyroidism.
Interview with supermodel Kim Alexis about her hypothyroidism.
What Exactly Are They Teaching in Medical School
Why thyroid disease diagnosis seems so difficult.
Why thyroid disease diagnosis seems so difficult.
Study Sparks Initiative To Raise Thyroid Awareness
Nationwide study shows lack of understanding about thyroid disease, leaving half of the estimated 13 million U.S. cases of thyroid dysfunction undiagnosed.
Nationwide study shows lack of understanding about thyroid disease, leaving half of the estimated 13 million U.S. cases of thyroid dysfunction undiagnosed.
Endocrinologists Thyroid Neck Check Effort
The AACE's public awareness program, featuring instructions and a useful diagram on how to give yourself the thyroid "Neck Check."
The AACE's public awareness program, featuring instructions and a useful diagram on how to give yourself the thyroid "Neck Check."