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"Utah Endocrinologists Embrace Minimally Invasive Procedure for Thyroid Nodule Treatment"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KUTV 2News

Endocrinologists in Utah are embracing a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure for treating thyroid nodules, offering patients an alternative to major surgery. The innovative in-office procedure, recently approved by the FDA, has shown remarkable success in reducing nodule size and alleviating symptoms. Patients can now avoid invasive surgery and its associated scarring, recovery time, and lifelong reliance on hormone replacement medication. With coverage by a major Utah insurer and expected universal coverage in the coming months, this procedure marks a significant advancement in thyroid nodule treatment, providing newfound hope and relief for patients.

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Thyroid Ultrasound Reveals Multiple Nodules: Are Further Tests Necessary?

Originally Published 2 years ago — by OregonLive

A thyroid ultrasound showing four small nodules raises concerns about the possibility of thyroid cancer. The Thyroid Imaging Reporting & Data System (TI-RADS) categorizes nodules based on their cancer risk, with TR1 and TR2 having low risk and not requiring biopsy, while TR3 through TR7 should be biopsied. Suspicious nodules that don't meet biopsy criteria should be reevaluated periodically. In another case, a reader with a history of asbestos exposure and lung surgery in the past is experiencing breathing difficulties. The reader's medications, amiodarone and methotrexate, are known to potentially cause lung disease. The reader is advised to seek a referral to a pulmonary fibrosis program and consider the use of Ofev (nintedanib) for treatment.

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