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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Bernadette L. Dekker, Mirthe H. Links, Anneke C. Muller Kobold, Linda G. Swart-Busscher, Marleen Kars, Judith A. P. Bons, Adrienne H. Brouwers, Thera P. Links, Anouk N. A. Van der Horst-Schrivers
Summary: This study investigated whether a 4-day low-iodine diet (LID) is sufficient for adequate iodine depletion in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients preparing for I-131 therapy. The results showed no significant difference in the 24-hour urinary iodine excretion (UIE) between day 4 and day 7 of the LID. On day 4, 72.1% of DTC patients achieved adequate preparation, increasing to 82.0% on day 7. Compared to their regular diet, DTC patients had significantly lower nutrient intake during the LID.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lauren P. Wallner, Mousumi Banerjee, David Reyes-Gastelum, Ann S. Hamilton, Kevin C. Ward, Carrie Lubitz, Sarah T. Hawley, Megan R. Haymart
Summary: The study examined factors at both patient and physician levels that influence the use of radioactive iodine (RAI) for low-risk thyroid cancer. Physicians' perspectives and attitudes, as well as patient volume, were found to significantly affect the use of RAI in low-risk thyroid cancer cases. Efforts to reduce overuse of RAI should be directed towards interventions targeted at physicians in addition to patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zheyu Lin, Cihang Lu, Di Teng, Ying Sun, Tingting Liu, Yongze Li, Zhongyan Shan, Weiping Teng
Summary: This study evaluated the factors affecting thyroid volume and updated the reference range, providing a new basis for the diagnosis and treatment of goiter.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xueqi Zhang, Fan Zhang, Qiuxian Li, Renaguli Aihaiti, Chuyao Feng, Deshi Chen, Xu Zhao, Weiping Teng
Summary: The effect of iodine on papillary thyroid cancer has been controversial. This study analyzed the relationship between urinary iodine concentration and PTC using case-control studies. The results showed that excessive iodine intake was positively associated with PTC occurrence, while adequate iodine intake may be a protective factor. However, there was no significant association between urinary iodine and BRAF mutation or lymph node metastasis in PTC patients. The measurement method of urinary iodine may influence the study results.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hengqiang Zhao, Yiping Gong
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment in low- to intermediate-risk papillary thyroid cancer patients. The results show that RAI treatment is associated with better overall survival in patients who are aged 55 and above, have multifocality, extrathyroidal extension, and intermediate risk according to the American Thyroid Association. However, the benefits of RAI treatment may be limited in patients with AJCC stage I, tumor size ≤ 1 cm, unifocality, capsular invasion, and low-risk diseases according to the ATA.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Huijun Zhou, Jie Wu, Lei Shi, Yu Wang, Bin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of delayed surgery on the clinical outcome of intermediate- to high-risk PTC patients. The results indicated that the timing of surgery did not seem to affect the short-term disease outcomes in these patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Shinje Moon, Ka Hee Yi, Young Joo Park
Summary: This meta-analysis found that thyroid cancer treatment (including RAIT) does not increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes for patients, and the results regarding miscarriage, preterm labor, and congenital anomalies are similar to those in the general population.
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Engineering, Marine
Xiao Zhou, Xiaoguang Ruan, Han Wang, Guoqing Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the evolutionary patterns of global maritime accidents and identifies key environmental risk factors through a novel framework combining spatial density analysis and machine learning. The results show fluctuations in the number of accidents over time and significant spatial variation in their distribution.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhiyi Yan, Yunqi Wang, Zhen Wang, Churui Zhang, Yujie Wang, Yaoming Li
Summary: This study evaluates landscape pattern changes and ecological risk in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area from 1990 to 2020 using remote sensing data. The results show a shift towards aggregation in the overall landscape pattern and a decreasing trend in landscape ecological risk. The driving factors include human interference, annual average temperature, population density, and annual precipitation, with interactions between these factors. Social factors have a positive correlation with landscape ecological risk, while the influence of natural factors varies widely in spatial distribution and has more complex driving mechanisms.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xueqi Zhang, Fan Zhang, Qiuxian Li, Chuyao Feng, Weiping Teng
Summary: The reasons for the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer are unclear, but lifestyle, environmental factors, and complications may play a role. Iodine intake may affect papillary thyroid carcinoma, but the available evidence is limited due to various factors.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Debbie W. Chen, Brian H. H. Lang, Donald S. A. McLeod, Kate Newbold, Megan R. Haymart
Summary: The past 5-10 years have seen significant advancements in the diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer, including ultrasound-based risk stratification systems, less invasive alternatives to surgery, and the availability of new systemic therapies for advanced cases. However, disparities in thyroid cancer care still exist, highlighting the importance of population-based studies and inclusive research to address barriers to equitable care.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ming-Hsien Wu, Yi-Yin Lee, Yu-Ling Lu, Shu-Fu Lin
Summary: The study found that age and extrathyroidal invasion are significant risk factors for distant metastasis of FTC. Patients with metastatic FTC, especially when diagnosed on initial presentation, have dismal survival outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mya Bojarsky, Julia A. Baran, Stephen Halada, Amber Isaza, Hongming Zhuang, Lisa States, Frederick D. Grant, Stephanie Robbins, Lindsay Sisko, Julio C. Ricarte-Filho, Ken Kazahaya, N. Scott Adzick, Sogol Mostoufi-Moab, Andrew J. Bauer
Summary: The study found that there was no significant difference in remission rates between ATA low-risk patients treated with and without radioactive iodine therapy (RAIT), indicating that withholding RAIT does not negatively impact remission rates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fang Chen, Huicong Jia, Enyu Du, Lei Wang, Ning Wang, Aqiang Yang
Summary: The study utilized Kernel Density Estimation index to assess typhoon hazards, revealing a northeast-southwest zonal distribution of overall spatial distribution of typhoon hazards with Hainan province having the highest risk. Furthermore, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Zhejiang were identified as high-risk areas for typhoon hazards.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Timothy M. Ullmann, Maria Papaleontiou, Julie Ann Sosa
Summary: This review discusses the controversies and difficult decisions in the management of low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and provides recommendations. While overdiagnosis is a concern, the true incidence of DTC has also increased. Treatment options vary, and personalized and nuanced treatment decisions are necessary for clinicians and patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)