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On May 25th the American Thyroid Association (ATA) (www.thyroid.org), in cooperation with international sister societies, the European Thyroid Association (www.eurothyroid.com), the Asia & Oceania Thyroid Association (www.aothyroid.org), and the Latin American Thyroid Society (www.lats.org) , will be making an extraordinary effort to do what it does year-round—focus attention on that small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that causes some 20 million Americans to experience “dis-ease” of one form or another.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) has championed the effort to include a daily serving of iodine in multivitamin/mineral supplements intended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and it applauds the new guidelines released by the U.S. Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) advising manufacturers to include 150 micrograms of iodine to these daily supplements.

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The recipient of the 2014 Van Meter Award, established in 1930 by the American Thyroid Association for outstanding contributions by a young clinical scientist to research on the thyroid gland is Christine Spitzweg, M.D., Professor in Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Chair of the Thyroid Center, Co-chair of the Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors, and Head of the research laboratory for Molecular Endocrinology at Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany.

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Robert C. Smallridge, M.D., will become the new ATA president, as Hossein Gharib, M.D., completes his term as president. Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D., will become the new president-elect, and Victor J. Bernet, M.D. accepts the position of secretary/COO-elect. Joining the Board are three new directors: Julie Ann Sosa, M.D., Christine Spitzweg, M.D., and M. Regina Castro, M.D.

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The American Thyroid Association will present the John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal to Valerie Anne Galton, Ph.D. and the 2014 Distinguished Service Award to Alan Farwell, M.D. at its 84th Annual Meeting, October 29 - November 2, 2014, in Coronado, California.

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A unique mouse model of Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, and new research findings that may help improve the treatment of Graves' disease will be highlighted.

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The prevalence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), the most common type of thyroid cancer, is increasing rapidly. New research to determine the impact of radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy on survival in PTC, describing a novel blood test able to detect circulating BRAFV600E-positive tumor DNA, and identifying a long non-coding.

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Novel therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes in thyroid cancer, for example using targeted delivery of cytotoxic drugs to tumor cells.

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The recipients of Distinguished Lectureship Awards announced by the American Thyroid Association will each deliver an award lecture at the ATA's upcoming 84th Annual Meeting, October 29th - November 2nd, in Coronado, California.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is proud to announce a newly awarded research grant in collaboration with Bite Me Cancer and the valuable continuing partnership with ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc. (ThyCa).

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The thyroid calculator for rapid calculation of: Calcitonin and Carcinoembryonic Antigen Doubling Time; Thyroid Nodule Volume change; Thyroid Cancer Staging. Calculation results are not preserved within the app, thus maintaining patient privacy and security.

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CME program intended for endocrinologists, surgeons, and other clinicians will address the use of neck ultrasound to guide fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules and the application of molecular markers and other topics necessary to guide decision-making in the treatment of thyroid nodules.

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World Thyroid Day highlights five major goals to: o Increase awareness of thyroid health, o Promote understanding of advances made in treating thyroid diseases, o Emphasize the prevalence of thyroid diseases, o Focus on the urgent need for education and prevention programs, and o Expand awareness of new treatment modalities.

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Van Meter Award for outstanding thyroid gland research recipient is Anne R. Cappola, M.D, Sc.M., an internationally recognized clinical investigator on the hormonal changes associated with aging.

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International thyroid experts meet - high-level presentations on the latest research discoveries, clinical applications, therapeutic innovations, and collaboration to improve the care of individuals with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer.

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Emerging data regarding vemurafenib, a BRAF-targeted inhibitor used with good effect for BRAF V600E mutation positive melanomas, are much anticipated.

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A study designed to compare cure rates, postoperative pain, cosmetic satisfaction, and length of the procedure and of the hospital stay for patients with hyperparathyroidism who underwent BNE versus minimally invasive video-assisted (MIVAP) parathyroidectomy.

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Review of cases spanning more than 12 years found that nearly a third of patients with DTC and neck metastases would not have had adequate operations if the surgeons had relied on pre-referral imaging studies and had not performed US themselves.

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A novel drug target, and evidence of the strong anti-tumor effects of an inhibitor capable of blocking expression of the target are described.

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Socioeconomic factors used to rank the different geographic regions that together are associated with higher use of radioactive iodine (RAI). These factors include significantly lower levels of income, education, and white collar employment.

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The American Thyroid Association presents prestigious awards to clinicians, academicians, young researchers, and exemplary ATA members who have made outstanding contributions in thyroidology and helped advance patient care, research, and education.

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contrary to popular belief, effective treatment with levothyroxine (LT4) to restore normal thyroid hormone levels is not associated with clinically significant weight loss in most people.

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Decreased thyroid function can have a detrimental effect on pregnancy outcomes. A majority of thyroid specialists surveyed recommend thyroid function testing for all pregnant women.

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Applications of stem cells in developing thyroid function. This is an important area to treat anyone with thyroid deficiency, whether congenital or acquired. Chinnaiyan, explores how genes and mutations can cause cancer, and how genome sequencing can be used to diagnose and treat cancer.

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The American Thyroid Association today released a statement advising against the ingestion of iodine and kelp supplements containing in excess of 500 mcg iodine daily.

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World Thyroid Day - May 25 - highlights five major goals to: 1. Increase awareness of thyroid health, 2. Promote understanding of advances made in treating thyroid diseases, 3. Emphasize the prevalence of thyroid diseases, 4. Focus on the urgent need for education and prevention programs, and 5. Expand awareness of new treatment modalities.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today at its 82 Annual Meeting in Québec City, Québec, Canada named Hossein Gharib, MD, as President-elect, Gregory Randolph, MD, as Treasurer-elect, and Susan Sherman, MD, and James Hennessey, MD, as members of its Board of Directors. Current President-elect Bryan Haugen, MD, assumed the position of President of the ATA.

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An iPhone and specially-designed image analysis app is able to diagnose and manage the treatment of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Screening air-dried fine needle aspirations (FNA) for a panel of genetic mutations linked to follicular or papillary thyroid cancer could reduce the need for diagnostic thyroid surgery, according to data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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ew mouse models can help scientists study a rare disease, called SECISBP2 syndrome, that causes abnormal thyroid hormone metabolism, delayed bone maturation, as well as other abnormal characteristics that vary by individual, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Next-generation sequencing analyses of the follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma may elucidate the biological underpinnings and clinical behavior of an increasingly common disease, according to data presented at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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A spectrum of disparities exist in the surgical management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Although age 45 is used to establish staging in well-differentiated papillary thyroid cancer using the American Joint Committee on Cancer and the International Union Against Cancer TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors (TNM) staging system, a new study presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada, suggests that > 65 may be a more accurate age marker for prognosis.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced that it will offer specialized educational programming for fellows attending 82nd ATA Annual Meeting, in Québec City, Québec, Canada. Fellows can choose from one of three of tracks—clinical, basic science, or surgical–specifically designed to enhance their knowledge of thyroid disease and further their professional development.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today honored Antonio Di Cristofano, PhD, of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, with the 2012 Van Meter Award at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting.

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Subclinical hyperthyroidism is not associated with overall or cardiovascular mortality, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Exposures to perchlorate (ClO4), a compound found at low levels in the environment, and thiocyanate (SCN), a compound found in cigarette smoke and some foods, is unlikely to alter thyroid function in pregnant women and fetuses, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada

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Children and young adult thyroid cancer patients who are treated with radioactive iodine have an elevated risk of developing a second primary malignancy, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Radioactive iodine should only be used in the treatment of some patients with papillary thyroid cancer, according to data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Genome-wide epigenomic screening can pinpoint disease-associated variants and identify novel genetic–epigenetic interactions in autoimmune thyroid diseases, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Thyroid cancer among people with lower socioeconomic status is diagnosed at a more advanced stage, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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New mouse models can help scientists study MCT8 deficiency, an inherited genetic disorder affecting children, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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Loss of function in the X-linked immunoglobulin superfamily member 1 (IGSF1) gene causes central hypothyroidism, testicular enlargement, and variable prolactin deficiency, according to data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced that new clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism are published in the current issue of Thyroid. The Guidelines were developed jointly by the ATA and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 23, during the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced it will honor Fredric Wondisford, MD, of Johns Hopkins University, with the 2012 Sidney Ingbar Distinguished Lectureship Award on Sept. 20 at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced it will honor Bryan R. Haugen, MD, of the University of Colorado, with the 2012 Paul Starr Award on Sept. 22 at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting, in Québec City, Québec, Canada. The Paul Starr Award recognizes an outstanding contribution of an ATA member to clinical thyroidology.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced today announced it will honor Paul W. Ladenson, MD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, with the 2012 Lewis E. Braverman Award on Sept. 21 at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting in Québec City, Québec, Canada. The Lewis E. Braverman Lectureship Award recognizes a member of the ATA who has demonstrated excellence and passion for mentoring fellows, students, and junior faculty and has a long history of productive thyroid research.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced it will honor Richard T. Kloos, MD, of Veracyte, Inc., with the 2012 Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 21 at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting, in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced it will honor Sandra McLachlan, PhD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, with the 2012 John B. Stanbury Pathophysiology Medal on Sept. 21 at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

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The American Thyroid Association (ATA) today announced today announced that Krishna Chatterjee, MD, of the Institute of Metabolic Science at University of Cambridge (UK), will deliver the plenary lecture on Sept. 22 at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Québec City, Québec, Canada.