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 | Dear Readers, The nuclear reactor situation is Japan is still unfortunately continuing, and there is still a great deal of discussion regarding thyroid safety and the potential need for potassium iodide. I have some updated articles featured, and you'll want to check out what fellow thyroid patients have to say in the featured poll. Also, researchers have found out that one thing that is very much in our control can have an effect on weight gain/weight loss. If you need to lose weight, you'll want to find out more about this new research. The Thyrogen shortage continues, and I have updated information for you on availability. all these and much more in this week's newsletter! Live well, Mary | |
Poll: How Are You Responding to the Radiation Emergency?
 People are responding in many different ways to the Japanese reactor leaks and the resulting radiation emergency in Japan, and have differing views on how to protect their thyroid health. What are you doing in response to fears about radiation from Japan? And what are other thyroid patients doing? Share your thoughts in this poll, and see what others are answering.
| The Diet and Weight Loss Factor Totally Within Your Control
 A new study presented this week at the at the American Heart Association Conference found that something that is very much within our control can have a significant effect on how much we eat. And no, it's not willpower! Find out more now.
| Thyrogen Shortage Continues for Thyroid Cancer Patients
 Apparently, the shortage of Thyrogen -- the drug used in thyroid cancer patients prior to a scan, to avoid having to become hypothyroid -- is continuing. Back in the fall of 2010, we were told that the Thyrogen shortage would continue through November of 2010. Now we have a new timeframe on the availability of Thyrogen. Find out when it should be back on the market.
| What is the Optimal TSH Level for Thyroid Patients?
 If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, did you know that your doctor should be targeting a particular Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level for your thyroid treatment? Find out the TSH level that experts are recommending to cut heart disease risk, and whether it matches up to what your doctor is doing for you.
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