10/19/2022
Can you spot the thyroid nodule? Through the use of elastography we are able to measure thyroid nodule tissue stiffness compared to thyroid tissue. Elastography is an ultrasound technology that has the potential to help distinguish benign from malignant thyroid nodules. 💙
10/14/2022
Elevated TSH can be an independent risk factor for thyroid cancer in patients with thyroid nodules. Be sure to ask your provide to check your complete thyroid function!
https://erc.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/erc/21/6/845.xml
10/07/2022
What could this left neck lesion behind the thyroid gland be? 🔍🔍
With the help of elastography we can conclude that this is a parathyroid adenoma. As shown above, the dark blue on shear wave elastography color scale indicates lower (soft) tissue stiffness compared to the thyroid tissue.
09/30/2022
Association of Hashimoto's thyroiditis with thyroid cancer
Our research published with Endocrine European Society Journal shows in a prospective study of 2,100 patients that elevated Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) is an independent risk factor for thyroid cancer in patients with thyroid nodules. Please ask your doctor to check your TgAb and TPO Ab if you have a thyroid nodule, abnormal thyroid function, or family history of thyroid disease. 💙🧡
https://tinyurl.com/yc3aww6z
Association of Hashimoto's thyroiditis with thyroid cancer
This prospective study investigates the relationship between Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) and thyroid cancer (TC) in patients with thyroid nodules (TNs). We prospectively examined 2100 patients with 2753 TNs between January 5, 2010 and August 15, 2013. A total of 2023 patients with 2669 TNs met the....
09/28/2022
As September comes to an end our office would like to take a moment to recognize Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! When found early, thyroid cancer is usually treatable. Dr. Azizi and the rest of our team works hard daily to ensure we have the best equipment and resources to detect thyroid cancer. 🧡
08/30/2022
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Attention all pregnant patients with hypothyroidism!
First of all, congratulations!💚 Now, go have your thyroid function tested. Your thyroid function can change significantly during pregnancy so it is important to have your doctor draw your thyroid panel at your next lab appointment!
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We utilize the most cutting edge ultrasound technologies to better serve our patients. Areas of expertise include thyroid, lymph nodes, and parathyroid.
07/28/2022
This is your friendly reminder to stop your Hair, Skin & Nail vitamins 2-3 days prior to having your blood drawn for the most accurate results 😊
07/01/2022
Our team is honored for our research to be recognized as the featured video on VideoEndocrinology! 💙Check out the video at the link here.
https://bit.ly/3nnMt6H
01/28/2022
In the past decade, Dr. Azizi and team have published several large studies on thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the effect of elastography in thyroid nodule management. As of recently, these studies have been cited more than 500 times!🎉
See more on our website: https://wilmingtonendo.com/publications/
10/27/2021
We're excited to be a part of American Thyroid Association's Special Collection this month for thyroid nodule research!
https://home.liebertpub.com/lpages/thy-ct-ve-thyroid-nodules-special-collection/298
08/31/2021
Part-time or Full-Time Registered Nurse - Wilmington, NC 28403 - Indeed.com
Wilmington Endo is hiring a Registered Nurse! This position is optional for part time / full time. Competitive pay, full time benefits, and a great work team!
To apply, visit our Indeed posting or send your cover letter & resume to [email protected], Attn: Jessica Farrell.
https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-or-full-time-registered-nurse-d19ab46a85af7546
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02/24/2021
and a benign thyroid nodule diagnosis - a prospective study.
02/19/2021
3-D Ultrasound and Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: A Prospective Study
We are excited to share our recent prospective study in diagnosing thyroid cancer with 3D Ultrasound in Elsevier's journal Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology!! Link below to read this breakthrough research by our team.
3-D Ultrasound and Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: A Prospective Study
This study tests the hypothesis that evaluation of thyroid nodule (TN) margin irregularities by three-dimensional ultrasound (3-D-US) distinguishes be…
11/17/2020
Great news for our team in 2020, 2 of our published videos with VideoEndocrinology journal were the “Top-Viewed Videos in 2020”! Watch and read more on our latest research: https://www.thyroid.org/ve-top-viewed-2020-videos/
03/05/2020
Excited to have been the top “Most Read” article with VideoEndocrinology journal, a journal of American Thyroid Association.
02/22/2019
Blue Thyroid ®
Blue Thyroid refers to thyroid nodules with a very low risk of thyroid malignancy and may not need nodule biopsy. This assessment is based on multiple variables obtained from ultrasound data and lab results.
02/13/2019
Internal Medicine Highlights 2018 | Springer
We are excited to announce that our article “Shear wave elastography and Afirma™ gene expression classifier in thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology: a comparison study,” was the Springer TOP 10 most downloaded journal article for 2018!
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2018 was a year filled with groundbreaking research and advances. As we start 2019, we would like to take a look back and reflect on some of the most