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Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?

Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Nov 10, 2015 | hormones, Hypothyroidism, T3, thyroid

According to experts, 10 to 20% of hypothyroid individuals fail to respond completely to T4-only (levothyroxine, Synthroid) treatment. Dr. Anthony Bianco, the president of the American Thyroid Association, and his associates believe this is due to genetic variations...

Which Pesticides Create Precancerous Changes in Thyroid Cells?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 30, 2015 | cancer, thyroid, thyroid cancer

By Gary Pepper, M.D. Last week I posted a few highlights from the just concluded International Thyroid Congress. One of the research papers presented at the meeting generated particular concern. Endocrinologists and scientists at UCLA Medical Center led by Dr. Jerome...

Highlights of the 2015 International Thyroid Congress

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 25, 2015 | metabolism, T3, thyroid

Update from the 15th International Thyroid Congress, Orlando Florida, October, 2015 By Gary Pepper, M.D.      I just returned from Orlando, Florida, where I attended the 15th International Thyroid Congress and want to provide a report of my experience, to readers...

Medical Specialists Fail to Sanction Treatment for Hypothyroidism Preferred by Patients

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 15, 2015 | hormones, T3, thyroid

Why Patients Aren’t Receiving the Most Effective Treatment for Hypothyroidism By Gary Pepper, M.D. For the past 3 to 4 decades endocrinologists worldwide have adhered to the belief that only synthetic T4 (the most abundant of 4 thyroid hormones produced by the...

Leslie Comments on Her Experience Taking Armour After Thyroid Surgery

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Apr 25, 2013 | hormones, Hypothyroidism, thyroid

Leslie writes; I wanted to update my comment with regard to Thyroid post op presentation. I am now on 120 mg of Armour thyroid, and have been since about July of 2012. Since that change, my clinical presentation has improved dramatically and I am now back in the USA...

National Organizations Fail to Recognize New Approach for Treatment of Hypothyroidism

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 8, 2013 | health insurance, hormones, Hypothyroidism, T3, thyroid

The 2013 guidelines issued by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association reiterated their long standing opinion that only a single hormone, T4 (Synthroid, levothyroxine) is advised for treatment of  hypothyroidism....
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