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This is the Instagram account of The American Thyroid Association® (ATA). ATA is a unique society providing services to the public far beyond its membership numbers. Its 1,700 physician and scientist members from 43 countries around the world have a wealth of expertise and are mission-driven to make the world a better place for patients suffering with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. The American Thyroid Association is devoted to scientific inquiry, clinical excellence, public service, patient advocacy, education, collaboration, collegiality & ethical conduct.

This is the Instagram account of Support Funding for Autoimmune Disease Research at NIH and DoD. Follow the link to learn more and take action.

The British Thyroid Foundation is a charity dedicated to supporting people with Thyroid disorders and understanding the condition.

We are a global community energized by the promise of unraveling the mysteries of hormone disorders to care for patients and cure disease. We are devoted to advancing hormone research, excellence in the clinical practice of endocrinology, broadening understanding of the critical role hormones play in health, and advocating on behalf of the global endocrinology community.

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is the world's largest organization representing clinical endocrinologists with over 6,500 members from more than 90 countries. AACE is a professional community of physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism committed to enhancing the ability of its members to provide the highest quality of patient care. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is the organization focused on endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism that is most: • Recognized worldwide for its clinical leadership • Valued by clinical endocrinologists and other healthcare professionals • Trusted by patients • Respected by healthcare decision-makers and the public

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is the leading organization devoted to thyroid biology and to the prevention and treatment of thyroid disease through excellence in research, clinical care, education, and public health. It is an international membership medical society with over 1,700 members from 70 countries around the world. The ATA’s values are: •scientific inquiry •clinical excellence •public service •patient advocacy •education •worldwide collaboration and collegiality •ethical conduct

Autoimmune Association is the only national non-profit health agency dedicated to bringing a national focus to autoimmunity, the major cause of serious chronic diseases.

Founded in 1916, the Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The Society works to foster a greater understanding of endocrinology amongst the general public and practitioners of complementary medical disciplines and to promote the interests of all endocrinologists at the national scientific research and health policy levels of government. The Endocrine Society is an international body with more than 18,000 members from over 122 countries. The Society's diverse membership represents medicine, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology, education industry and allied health fields.

Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation is the leading source of help and hope for people with Graves’ disease, family members, caregivers, friends, and healthcare professionals. The Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit international charitable organization. The Foundation has helped thousands of patients better understand the symptoms and treatment programs for Graves'disease.

American Thyroid Association is devoted to scientific inquiry, clinical excellence, public service, patient advocacy, education, worldwide collaboration, collegiality, & ethical conduct.

This is the official twitter account of The Australian Thyroid Foundation Pty Ltd.  The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd (ATF) was founded in 1995 by Gail Ballantyne and a small group of people with different thyroid disorders, who wanted to provide support and educational services to members and their families. The Australian Thyroid Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation with charity status. The ATF’s focus is to support and educate its strong member base and promote our Good Thyroid Health Messaging throughout the Australian Community.

Autoimmune Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical, and efficient manner.

The British Thyroid Foundation is a charity dedicated to supporting people with thyroid & endocrine disorders and helping their families and people around them. Their mission is to provide people with the highest standard of support and information based on the best current medical evidence and patient experiences, to work in partnership with medical professionals and patients in order to facilitate a better understanding of thyroid disorders, and to ensure all people have access to appropriate treatment and care.

Clinical Thyroidology, the highly valued abstract and commentary publication, provides a broad-ranging look at the clinical thyroid literature. Experts in the field summarize the most cutting-edge, relevant articles that clinicians should know about and provide insight into the relevance and impact of each article on patient care. Clinical Thyroidology is a journal of the American Thyroid Association. It reviews the latest clinical thyroid research.

This is the official Twitter account for the Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation (GDATF). The Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation provides educational and support services for patients with Graves’ disease, thyroid eye disease & related disorders.

This is the official Twitter account for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) was founded in 1991 by a visionary group of leaders to serve as the active voice for clinical endocrinologists. It is a professional community of physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism committed to enhancing the ability of its members to provide the highest quality of patient care. From its headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, AACE has reached out to clinical endocrinologists throughout the nation and abroad to enlist their participation in an association dedicated to the principles of patient care, education and clinical research which have made American medicine the world leader.

The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) is dedicated to the advancement of the science and art of endocrine surgery. The AAES is committed to providing surgical expertise in diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands as well as in neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and GI tract. Our goal is to discover and promote the best treatments for endocrine disease to help improve our patients' lives.

This is the official twitter handle of The Endocrine Society. The mission of the Endocrine Society is to advance excellence in endocrinology and promote its essential role as an integrative force in scientific research and medical practice The Endocrine Society publishes four world-renowned journals and a monthly news magazine, holds scientific conferences, provides educational programs for physicians, issues clinical practice guidelines, promotes careers in endocrinology, and advocates for appropriate funding of scientific research in endocrinology and public policies that support the practice of clinical endocrinology.

Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust (TEDct) is a UK-based charity that supports people with thyroid eye disease and promotes education and research about this condition. 

This international network of thyroid patient support organizations locally supports people with thyroid disorders by providing information written specifically for the patient, by listening to the patient perspective and by raising awareness. 

Follow us to be a Friend of the American Thyroid Association. Friends receive reliable & current thyroid health information important to you & your family. It is our (American Thyroid Association) mission and privilege to provide reliable thyroid education and awareness information, patient care resources, and research grants to help you and all those patients and families who seek answers, information, and guidance on thyroid conditions and treatments.

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It has been estimated that 1 in 200 people or 1.6 million individuals suffer from Graves' disease in the United States alone. Despite this, the United States Preventative Services Task Force concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support for regular screening for thyroid dysfunction in non-pregnant, asymptomatic adults. The task force specifically cited a lack of prospective research in their decision making. However, a number of investigation, including a study conducted by Stern and colleagues in 1996, suggest that symptoms associated with Graves disease are multidimensional and may include neuropsychiatric, as well as somatic symptoms that may be difficult to detect, but may be life threatening. The present investigation represents an extensive twenty-year follow-up to the Stern et al. survey study conducted over 20 years ago. In addition to examining the neuropsychiatric complaints of Graves’ disease patients, the current investigation also examined issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Research conducted by our group suggests that Graves' disease continues to be misdiagnosed at an alarming rate and that access to healthcare and health information, as well as inadequate routine screening, may play a role in misdiagnosis and a delay in treatment.

Graves' Disease, In Our Own Words" takes the reader on a unique journey through the disease's many complexities. Personal accounts offer insights into both the physical and emotional sides of Graves'. Both the experts and other Graves' patients try to validate these feelings with articles on diagnosis, treatment, and healthful living with Graves' disease (hyperactive thyroid). Over eighteen top endocrinologists, pharmacists and other experts on Graves’ disease make the information in this book accurate and up to date with the latest information on Graves’ disease and its treatments. Over seven years of research on common questions asked, and answers provided by the National Graves’ Disease Foundation’s board of medical advisors, trained facilitators, as well as answers from the top endocrinologists, at the major medical and teaching hospitals, ensures what is provided is medically accurate, and is often done in a layperson’s terms so it is understandable by those with no or little medical understanding.

Each page features a rare animal alongside its everyday counterpart, and accompanying rhyming text reveals both their shared traits and their differences. With a joke corner to further capture children’s imagination and a glossary that provides more information about each animal and the genetic changes that shape their appearance, 'Rare Is Everywhere' is not only a stunning picture book but also a valuable resource.

In this newly-published revised edition (McGraw-Hill, 2016), women will learn how to sort out vague and seemingly unrelated early signs and symptoms; how to handle doctors who say it’s “all in your head;” which diagnostic tests may be needed – and what the results might mean; how ADs and treatments can affect women at different stages of life including pregnancy and menopause; new and emerging treatments and therapies (such as stem cell transplants and gene therapy); where to find the proper specialist; and how to navigate the health-care system in the age of the Affordable Care Act.

Established in 1990, the Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation offers a one-on-one individual support network and assists in the development of locally based support groups. Support groups are available for patients and family members impacted by graves' disease, thyroid eye disease, and other thyroid-related disorders. They provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, and information. Support groups offer peer support and encouragement to patients seeking help on coping with their illness. Spouses and caregivers can derive a better understanding on how to help their loved on. The Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation is working diligently to expand the location of support groups and we are always interested in motivated, dedicated volunteers to assist us.

Here are a few links to help everyone get the most out of their experience on this web site, as well as some additional social media contact info. • Free Patient Bulletins: http://www.gdatf.org/about/about-graves-disease/patient-education/ [gdatf.org] • Latest News: http://www.gdatf.org/news/ [gdatf.org] • Listing of Local Support Groups: http://www.gdatf.org/groups/ [gdatf.org] • Physician Registry: http://www.gdatf.org/registry/search/ [gdatf.org] Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/GDATF Twitter: @GDATF YouTube: GravesAndThyroid

There are no “natural” or “alternative” therapies at this time that have been scientifically proven to control hyperthyroidism. In fact, staff members and volunteers at the Foundation have had contact with patients who became much more ill – and even patients who died – because they were determined to pursue an unproven, “alternative” treatment. There is actually a division of the National Institutes of Health that is called the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine – and their mission is to look at alternative and complementary therapies from a science-based perspective. Hopefully, one day, we will have more concrete information on the effectiveness of alternative and complimentary therapies. However, for now, there are three available conventional treatment options: Anti-Thyroid Drugs (Methimazole, Tapazole, PTU, Neomercazole, Carbimazole, etc.), Radioactive Iodine treatment to destroy the thyroid gland, and surgery to remove the thyroid gland.

The U-M Kellogg Eye Center is not associated with these applications in any way, nor does it endorse or take responsibility for any of the content or functionality. This list of apps is provided for the convenience of our users. Alphabetical listing of apps is developed specifically for persons who are totally blind or who have low vision. This list is compiled by AppleVis, a community-powered website for blind and low-vision users of Apple computers, iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, and Apple TV.

Looking for a doctor? The resources below will hopefully be of assistance. American Thyroid Association http://www.thyroid.org/ On the ATA site, click “Patients” at the top of the screen. Select “Find a Thyroid Specialist” box towards the bottom center of the screen (you might need to scroll down slightly to see it). American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists http://www.aace.com/ On the AACE site, go to the “Find an Endocrinologist” box on the right-hand side of the screen. (You will probably have to scroll down a bit to see it). Be sure to select “thyroid dysfunction” in the “Endocrine Focus” section. The Hormone Health Network http://www.hormone.org/ On the Hormone Foundation site, the “Find an Endocrinologist” options is on the right-hand side of the screen; you will probably have to scroll down a bit to see it.

The GDATF online forum is a great way for patients to get information and support. However, please be aware that this forum does not have 24/7 coverage. In addition, members and facilitators are fellow patients who are here to share their experiences, not trained medical professionals. If you are in a crisis situation, we urge you to immediately contact one of the following resources: United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline • Web: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [suicidepreventionlifeline.org] • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/800273TALK [facebook.com] • Twitter: https://twitter.com/800273TALK [twitter.com]

PAF's Co-Pay Relief Program helps eligible insured individuals by offering financial assistance for co-payment, co-insurance, and deductible expenses related to pharmaceutical treatments and/or medications prescriptions relative to their diagnosis. This brochure provides eligibility criteria, the application process, and contact information for the program.