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New Study Reports Patient Satisfaction of Armour Thyroid Over Levothyroxine-only Therapy
14 Jun 2022
New Study Reports Patient Satisfaction of Armour Thyroid Over Levothyroxine-only Therapy

A published study in the Journal of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity reports patient satisfaction of individuals on both Armour Thyroid (desiccated thyroid medication) and levothyroxine (T4-only) medication. The...

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Why Is Optimal Cortisol Needed for Thyroid Balance? (Answer by David Borenstein, MD)
14 Jun 2022
Why Is Optimal Cortisol Needed for Thyroid Balance? (Answer by David Borenstein, MD)

Patient Question: "Why are optimal cortisol levels important when taking thyroid medication? How do I test for adrenal fatigue and what are optimal cortisol levels?" ...

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Is Hashimoto’s to Blame for Your Depression and Arthritis?
14 Jun 2022
Is Hashimoto’s to Blame for Your Depression and Arthritis?

Two studies released their findings that are significant for patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an organ-specific autoimmune disease which attacks the thyroid gland. This disease was linked to a greater risk...

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Study Confirms Thyroid Testing Beyond TSH and Revisits Treatment Options for Patients
14 Jun 2022
Study Confirms Thyroid Testing Beyond TSH and Revisits Treatment Options for Patients

A recent study is confirming thyroid testing beyond TSH and the revisitation of treatment options beyond the gold-standard T4-only. The work of Thyroid UK advisors Rudolf Hoermann, John E.M. Midgley and Johannes W....

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Is It ‘The Twilight Zone’ In Thyroid Patient Care?
14 Jun 2022
Is It ‘The Twilight Zone’ In Thyroid Patient Care?

Cue theme music… Physicians will only use a single, outdated approach, and believe in its exceptional powers to cure everyone. The patient who speaks of suffering is scoffed at, because the thyroid is fine for...

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