American College of Thyroidology

21/11/2022

Iodine is an essential nutrient for bodily function, especially for the thyroid gland.

As you may already know, too much iodine can slow or even stop thyroid function.

What may be new news is that the level of iodine intake from daily diet and body care products in developed countries can be enough to affect thyroid function and can lead to thyroid disease.

The increased use of iodine based ingredients in food and body care products is a significant contributor to the increasing levels of thyroid disease.

15/11/2022

09/11/2022

It’s common practice for physicians to only test TSH in the assessment of thyroid health.

However, multiple thyroid pathologies may present with normal TSH while other thyroid indices are out of range.

Here lies the importance of comprehensive testing for thyroid assessment.

Dr Henderson provides an in-depth review of this in the ACT Physician Training modules.

Become a member today if you haven’t already to learn more!

08/11/2022

Join us for a live case review next Monday! DM us for link.

31/05/2022

Feel free to use our new discussion board as a place to ask questions and engage in conversation about the topics discussed in the lectures!

17/05/2022

While oxalates are classically considered an issue in persons with a history of kidney stones, there are indications that they are also entwined with thyroid health.

For example, thyroid autopsies have shown that 79% of adults had oxalate crystals in their thyroid glands. A rodent study also demonstrated that a high oxalate diet caused thyroid dysfunction. There are also case reports of persons with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 presenting with hypothyroidism. Therefore, investigating for hyperoxaluria may be warranted in thyroid patients.

Eager to learn more about this topic? Sign up to become a member today and head over to module 4!

12/05/2022

While genes, s*x hormones, iodine and other factors are known causes, there is still some level of uncertainty. Want to learn more about this topic? Head to module 5 today!

29/04/2022

Patients, this is for you! We know how daunting doctor visits can be and thus we created a whole section of our community directed to you! We want to empower you to ask the right questions and become an expert in your own wellness. Head over to our website for free access to our patient advocacy modules.

27/04/2022

We are pleased to announce that our allied membership is open to all licensed/certified healthcare providers! Head over to our website for more information and to sign up today!

30/03/2022

Next time you login to listen to a lecture, feel free to click on the discussion board to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to hosting great conversations here!

08/03/2022

ACT is hosting an event next week!

Join us for a very exciting case study presentation created by Shruti Sharma and Megan Ross of the SCNM endocrinology club. Our very own Dr Christianson, NMD will be hosting this grand rounds experience.

The case will follow a patient who presents to clinic with subacute thyroiditis following a viral infection.

DM us for the zoom link.