A widely discussed topic in the pathophysiology of thyroid nodules is the role of obesity, a
state that leads to increased systemic inflammatory markers. Leptin plays a vital role in …

Over the last 2 decades, the use of sonographic risk stratification systems (SRSS) has
become an integral part in the evaluation of patients with thyroid nodules. 1–4 The aim of …

Iodine deficiency is the most important established nutritional risk factor for the development
of thyroid nodular disease. Nevertheless, to the best of our knowledge, to date no study …

Context After a thorough evaluation most thyroid nodules are deemed of no clinical
consequence and can be observed. However, when they are compressive, toxic, or involved …

Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder in the general population, with a
reported prevalence of 10–15%. However, this rate is even higher in older adults, with an …

Thyroid nodules are common and often asymptomatic. However, patients may seek
treatment for nonfunctional benign nodules that cause compressive symptoms or cosmetic …

Towards De-Implementation of low-value thyroid care in older... : Current Opinion in
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity Towards De-Implementation of low-value thyroid care in …

Context Thyroid nodule risk stratification allows clinicians to standardize the evaluation of
thyroid cancer risk according to ultrasound features. Objective To evaluate interrater …

Background We pilot-tested an encounter conversation aid to support shared decision
making (SDM) between patients with thyroid nodules and their clinicians. Objective …

Introduction Ultrasound is instrumental in the early detection of thyroid nodules, which is
crucial for appropriate management and favorable outcomes. However, there is a lack of …