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View article: Disparities in Disease Severity at Presentation among Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Disparities in Disease Severity at Presentation among Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Purpose Prior research suggests that racial and ethnic minorities tend to present with more advanced papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Traditionally, these studies have used pathologic staging from surgical specimen to characterize disease s…
View article: Anxiety and Depression as Potential Predictors for Shorter Time to Undergo Initial Surgical Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Anxiety and Depression as Potential Predictors for Shorter Time to Undergo Initial Surgical Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Cancer Open
(1) Background: A pre-existing psychiatric condition may impact decision making by patients and/or physicians following a thyroid cancer diagnosis, such as potentially electing surgery over active surveillance, thus shortening the time to …
View article: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Community Water Systems (CWS) and the Risk of Thyroid Cancer: An Ecological Study
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Community Water Systems (CWS) and the Risk of Thyroid Cancer: An Ecological Study Open
Thyroid cancer incidence has been steadily increasing over the past decade in the United States (US). A discussion exists regarding the potential contribution of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, encompassing certain per- and pol…
View article: Correlation between Lindane Use and the Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in the United States: An Ecological Study
Correlation between Lindane Use and the Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in the United States: An Ecological Study Open
The increasing rate of thyroid cancer may be attributable to endocrine disruptive chemicals. Lindane is a persistent organochlorine pesticide with endocrine disruptive properties that has been classified as carcinogenic to humans. The aim …
View article: Is Cadmium Exposure associated with Thyroid Cancer? A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis
Is Cadmium Exposure associated with Thyroid Cancer? A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis Open
Introduction The increasing thyroid cancer incidence in the past few decades might be partially explained by the changing prevalence of environmental exposures, including to the heavy metal cadmium. Although cadmium is known to accumulate …
View article: Lindane use and the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States; an ecological study
Lindane use and the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States; an ecological study Open
Introduction: The increased thyroid cancer incidence rate may potentially be partially attributable to exposure to chemicals with endocrine disruptive properties. Lindane is an organochlorine pesticide with endocrine disruptive properties …
View article: High Thyroid Cancer Incidence Rate in a Community near a Landfill: A Descriptive Epidemiological Assessment
High Thyroid Cancer Incidence Rate in a Community near a Landfill: A Descriptive Epidemiological Assessment Open
Background: to investigate the high thyroid cancer incidence rate of Staten Island and to disentangle the effects of potential environmental exposure from a landfill from screening. Methods: age-adjusted thyroid cancer incidence rates obta…
View article: The role of heavy metals in thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis
The role of heavy metals in thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Although trace amounts of some metals are essential, high concentrations may be toxic and several metals have even been classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Certain metals also …
View article: Pesticides and the risk of thyroid cancer, 50 years after restricted organochlorine pesticide use
Pesticides and the risk of thyroid cancer, 50 years after restricted organochlorine pesticide use Open
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The incidence rate of thyroid cancer has increased significantly in recent decades in the United States (US) and worldwide. Exposure to endocrine disruptive chemicals, including pesticides, has been suggested to potenti…
View article: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Thyroid Cancer: An Overview
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Thyroid Cancer: An Overview Open
Endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDC) are known to alter thyroid function and have been associated with increased risk of certain cancers. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of available studies on the association be…
View article: The Impact of Smoking on the Association between Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAS) and Thyroid Hormones: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis
The Impact of Smoking on the Association between Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAS) and Thyroid Hormones: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis Open
Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAS) are known endocrine disrupting chemicals, potentially affecting thyroid function. Smoking has been associated with PFAS levels as well as with thyroid function. The impact of smoking on the association between P…
View article: Association between PFAS and thyroid hormones in US adults and the impact of smoking
Association between PFAS and thyroid hormones in US adults and the impact of smoking Open
Background/ Aim: Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAS) are known endocrine disruptors with widespread persistence in the environment and near ubiquitous presence in blood. Their presence in blood has been associated with thyroid function disruption.…
View article: Endocrine disruptive chemicals and thyroid cancer: a review
Endocrine disruptive chemicals and thyroid cancer: a review Open
Background/Aim: Endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs) are known to alter thyroid hormone function and have been associated with increased risk of certain cancers. The present study aims at providing a comprehensive review of available epid…
View article: Outcomes of Patients With Hypothyroidism and COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Outcomes of Patients With Hypothyroidism and COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality and worse outcomes have been reported for various morbidities. The impact of pre-existing hypothyroidism on COVID-19 outcomes remains unknown. The aim…
View article: Risk factors and outcomes of COVID‐19 in New York City; a retrospective cohort study
Risk factors and outcomes of COVID‐19 in New York City; a retrospective cohort study Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a global pandemic and information on risk factors for worse prognosis is needed to accurately identify patients at risk and potentially provide insight into therapeutic options. In this retrospective …
View article: Impact of anticoagulation prior to COVID-19 infection: a propensity score–matched cohort study
Impact of anticoagulation prior to COVID-19 infection: a propensity score–matched cohort study Open
Tremblay and colleagues asked whether patients receiving either routine anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy for existing conditions prior to becoming ill with COVID-19 have different outcomes from patients receiving neither therapy. Af…