TOPIC: High prevalence of erectile dysfunction in untreated hyper- and hypothyroid patients Title: Erectile dysfunction in patients with hyper- and hypothyroidism: how common and should we treat? Authors: Krassas GE, Tziomalos K, Papadopoulou F, Pontikides N, & Perros P. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 93: 1815-1819, 2008 Summary Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is […]

TOPIC: Thyroid cancer Title: Inter-observer and intra-observer reproducibility in the histo-pathology of follicular thyroid carcinoma. Authors: Franc B, De La Salmoniere P, Lange F, Hoang C, Louvel A, De Roquancourt A, Vilde F, Hejblum G, Chevret S, & Chastang C. Reference: Human Pathology 34: 1092-1100, 2003 Summary Context Thyroid nodules are very common, and most […]

TOPIC: Vascular effects of TSH Title: Enhancement of vascular endothelial function by recombinant human thyrotrophin. Authors: Napoli R, Biondi B, Guardasole V, D'Anna C, De Sena A, Pirozzi C, Terracciano D, Mazzarella C, Matarazzo M, & Sacca L. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 93: 1959-1963, 2008 Summary Background The cardiovascular consequences of thyroid […]

TOPIC: Calcitonin measurement for thyroid nodules: is it cost-effective? Title: Calcitonin measurement in the evaluation of thyroid nodules in the United States: A cost-effectiveness and decision analysis. Authors: Cheung K, Roman SA, Wang TS, Walker HD, & Sosa JA. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 93: 2173-2180, 2008 Summary Background European studies have shown […]

TOPIC: Graves' orbitopathy Title: Methylprednisolone pulse therapy for patients with moderately severe Graves' orbitopathy: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Authors: Van Geest RJ, Sasim IV, Koppenschaar HP, Kalmann R, Stravers SN, Bijlsma WR, & Mourits MP . Reference: European Journal of Endocrinology 158: 229-237, 2008 Summary Background Glucocorticoids, administered through different routes, are a mainstay […]