Thyroid disease

Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' Costs U.S. Billions in Health Costs

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The substances are believed to disrupt the function of hormones, signaling compounds that influence many bodily processes.

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  • The substances are believed to disrupt the function of hormones, signaling compounds that influence many bodily processes.
  • Together, the diseases generate medical bills and reduce worker productivity across a lifetime to create the costs measured by the study, say the study authors.
  • Previous investigations have quantified the medical burden and financial costs of low birth weight due to PFAS exposure.
  • However, the new study, publishing online July 26 in the journal Exposure and Health, incorporates a much broader range of health consequences across the lifespan, says Kahn.

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION PUBLISHES FAMILY-FRIENDLY VERSION OF GLOBAL MEDICAL CARE GUIDELINES FOR ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Denver, CO, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced the publication of a family-friendly version of the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome (GLOBAL Adult Guideline).

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  • Denver, CO, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced the publication of a family-friendly version of the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome (GLOBAL Adult Guideline).
  • The Family-Friendly GLOBAL Adult Guideline has helpful pull-out quotes, large photos and font, and is color coded by medical topic.
  • To learn more about the GLOBAL Guideline, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org/medical-care-guidelines-for-adults/
    To learn more about Global Down Syndrome Foundation, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org
    The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is the largest non-profit in the U.S. working to save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome.
  • GLOBALs widely circulated medical publications include Global Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome , Prenatal Testing and Information about Down Syndrome , and the award-winning magazine Down Syndrome World TM .

Sernova to Participate in the Truist Securities Cell Therapy Symposium, Symposia-cel in June

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

If you are interested in arranging a 1x1 meeting request, please contact your Truist representative.

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  • If you are interested in arranging a 1x1 meeting request, please contact your Truist representative.
  • In May 2022, Sernova and Evotec entered into a global strategic partnership to develop an implantable off-the-shelf iPSC-based (induced pluripotent stem cells) beta cell replacement therapy.
  • This partnership provides Sernova an unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2).
  • Sernova is also gearing up to be in the clinic in two additional programs that utilize its Cell Pouch System an implantable cell therapy for benign thyroid disease resulting from thyroid gland removal and an ex-vivo lentiviral factor 8 gene therapy for hemophilia A.

Sernova Announces Positive Updated Phase 1/2 Clinical Data on Cell Pouch System™ at American Diabetes Association 82nd Scientific Sessions 2022

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Monday, June 6, 2022

We are encouraged by the data demonstrating our Cell Pouch System has been well tolerated and multiple patients remain insulin independent.

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  • We are encouraged by the data demonstrating our Cell Pouch System has been well tolerated and multiple patients remain insulin independent.
  • We remain on track to further dose the three aforementioned subjects and to implement the higher capacity Cell Pouch System in the next implanted patients.
  • Sernovas Cell Pouch System is designed to address this vastly expanding need by providing a functional cure for the millions of people afflicted by insulin-dependent diabetes worldwide.
  • This partnership provides Sernova an unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells to treat millions of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 and type 2).

World Hypoparathyroidism Day - New Study Shows Surgeon Inexperience as #1 Cause of this Lifelong Condition

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Norman Parathyroid Center recognizes World Hypoparathyroidism Day, June 1, by highlighting its number one cause surgeon inexperience.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Norman Parathyroid Center recognizes World Hypoparathyroidism Day, June 1, by highlighting its number one cause surgeon inexperience.
  • Hypoparathyroidism is a very rare condition in the general population where it can occur in mild to moderate forms due to genetic problems.
  • On World Hypoparathyroidism Day, it is important to understand that more than 95% of patients with hypoparathyroidism have this problem as a complication from thyroid or parathyroid surgery.
  • World Hypoparathyroidism Day reminds us that the key to reducing the incidence of hypoparathyroidism lies in the hands of the patients.

Global $1 Billion Anesthesia Disposables Markets, Analysis, & Forecasts 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

The anesthesia disposables market consists of sales of anesthesia disposables and related services.

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  • The anesthesia disposables market consists of sales of anesthesia disposables and related services.
  • The anesthesia disposables are easy to use and portable devices.
  • The increase in the aging population leads to increased surgeries driving the anesthesia disposable market.
  • Global Anesthesia Disposables Forecast Market, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Clayman Thyroid Center Celebrates World Thyroid Day as the World's Leading Thyroid Surgery Destination

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

As America's highest volume thyroid surgery center, and the leading destination for surgery for thyroid cancer world-wide, the Clayman Thyroid Center joins endocrinologists around the globe in educating the public on the role of the thyroid in their overall health.

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  • As America's highest volume thyroid surgery center, and the leading destination for surgery for thyroid cancer world-wide, the Clayman Thyroid Center joins endocrinologists around the globe in educating the public on the role of the thyroid in their overall health.
  • The Clayman Thyroid Center is a full-service thyroid surgery center, offering the most advanced forms of thyroid surgery for all types of thyroid tumors, from small thyroid nodules to large goiters and complex thyroid cancer.
  • Founded by Dr Gary Clayman, former Chief of Endocrine Surgery at MD Anderson, the Clayman Thyroid Center is widely known as America's leading thyroid surgery center performing nearly 2,000 thyroid operations annually.
  • About the Clayman Thyroid Center:
    Founded by one of the nation's best-known thyroid surgeons, the Clayman Thyroid Center is the highest volume thyroid cancer referral center in the United States.

Horizon Therapeutics plc Launches Letter-Writing Campaign to Empower Those Living with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) to Confront the Condition Head On

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Living with a rare or chronic disease is a very personal experience that can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming, said Gottlieb.

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  • Living with a rare or chronic disease is a very personal experience that can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming, said Gottlieb.
  • My relationship with TED hasnt been easy, but because of what Ive been through, I take pride in everything Ive accomplished.
  • It is important to monitor eye symptoms and take weekly pictures to capture any changes in appearance.
  • Cockerham K, Stuertz N, Padnick-Silver L. Quality of Life Assessment of Chronic Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Patients in the United States.

Global Endocrine Testing Market Analysis/Research Report 2022-2027: Tests to Measure Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) are Expected to Influence Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Globally, hormonal imbalances are increasing among individuals of all ages, which is driving the endocrine testing market.

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  • Globally, hormonal imbalances are increasing among individuals of all ages, which is driving the endocrine testing market.
  • Since endocrine testing tools are in high demand, market players are more committed to developing new products.
  • The demand for advanced endocrine testing technologies is also expected to grow due to diseases such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
  • As a result, the rise in TSH testing is expected to boost market growth for the global endocrine testing market.

Curium Announces Significant Increase in Detectnet™ (copper Cu 64 dotatate injection) Production Capacity

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

ST. LOUIS, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium announced today that it will be increasing production capacity of Detectnet to accommodate the significant demand in the market.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium announced today that it will be increasing production capacity of Detectnet to accommodate the significant demand in the market.
  • We are incredibly pleased with the overwhelming response to Detectnet that has warranted an increase in production.
  • At Curium, we are focused on redefining the experience of cancer through our trusted legacy in nuclear medicine.
  • We are very pleased with this increase in commercial capacity and are excited Detectnet will be even more accessible.