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Doctor Thyroid

Philip James interviews top thyroid experts about surgery, nutrition, endoc

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Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 124

This show is for thyroid patients determined to improve their quality of life, with the best information available. You will gain insight from those who have discovered improved well-being regardless of setbacks, and hear from leading healthcare professionals, including endocrinologists, surgeons, functional medicine practitioners, and radiologists.

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27/12/2024
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A SURGEON Warns Against Thyroid Surgery: Preserving QUALITY of LIFE with Dr. Emad Kandil

Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Duration 22:21

Join us as Dr. Emad Kandil, a leading expert in thyroid ablation, sits down with Philip James in the heart of New Orleans. In this candid and insightful conversation, Dr. Kandil shares his journey from aspiring engineer to becoming a renowned thyroid surgeon, influenced by a life-changing event involving his younger brother.

Against the backdrop of the city's iconic Café du Monde and a rigorous CrossFit session, the two explore the complexities of thyroid surgery, discussing why Dr. Kandil often advocates for ablation over traditional thyroidectomies to preserve patients' quality of life.

As the conversation unfolds, viewers examine Dr. Kandil’s commitment to research, patient care, and innovation. They venture from the cafe to the gym and finally to Dr. Kandil's clinic, where modern technology meets compassionate healthcare. For anyone considering thyroid surgery or seeking alternatives, this episode explores non-surgical options and the science behind thyroid ablation.

Discover how one surgeon’s philosophy and approach redefine patient outcomes—one thyroid at a time.

About Dr. Emad Kandil Dr. Emad Kandil is a renowned expert in endocrine and oncological surgery. He is the Chief of General, Endocrine, and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds the prestigious Elias Hanna Chair in Surgery and is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive thyroid treatments, including thyroid ablation. Dr. Kandil has performed over 1,000 thyroid ablation procedures, establishing himself as a leading figure in using this innovative treatment approach in the United States. www.emadkandil.com

About Philip James Philip James hosts the Doctor Thyroid podcast, a platform that provides patients with information on alternative thyroid treatments. His work focuses specifically on minimally invasive procedures like thyroid ablation. He aims to help patients avoid unnecessary thyroid surgeries, a mission close to him after his own experience with an unneeded surgery. www.docthyroid.com

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This patient avoided thyroid surgery thanks to Dr Emad Kandil

Friday, November 8, 2024 • Duration 12:22

In this interview with Dr. Emad Kandil, a leading expert in thyroid ablation, patient Elizabeth shares her journey of receiving conflicting medical advice regarding her thyroid nodule.

After consultations with multiple doctors in New York who recommended surgery, Elizabeth sought an alternative in New Orleans with Dr. Kandil, who offered a less invasive option—thyroid ablation.

This video explores the benefits of microwave ablation (MWA) as an effective treatment for thyroid nodules, avoiding the complications of surgery and long-term medication dependency.

Dr. Kandil provides in-depth insights into the procedure, its success rates, and how it preserves thyroid function, challenging the traditional approach of immediate surgical intervention. For those with suspicious thyroid nodules, this discussion highlights the importance of seeking second opinions and understanding all available treatment options before making a decision.

About Baird Medical

Baird Medical LLC, established in 2012 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, is a leading developer and provider of minimally invasive medical devices specializing in microwave ablation (MWA) technology. In the U.S., the company continues to expand its reach, recently receiving FDA clearance to market its microwave ablation devices for thyroid treatment.

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About Dr. Emad Kandil

Dr. Emad Kandil is a renowned expert in endocrine and oncological surgery. He is the Chief of General, Endocrine, and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds the prestigious Elias Hanna Chair in Surgery and is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive thyroid treatments, including thyroid ablation. Dr. Kandil has performed over 1,000 thyroid ablation procedures, establishing himself as a leading figure in using this innovative treatment approach in the United States.

Revolutionizing Thyroid Care: Dr. Julia Noel Discusses Ablation and Innovation on The RFAMD Podcast

Sunday, February 25, 2024 • Duration 30:36

Pioneering the Future of Thyroid Care: A Conversation with Dr. Julia Noel

Palo Alto, CA — In a recent episode of the RFAMD podcast, host Philip James welcomed a trailblazer in the field of thyroid treatment, Dr. Julia Noel of Stanford University School of Medicine. Known for her pioneering work in thyroid ablation, Dr. Noel shared insights on the evolving landscape of thyroid care, emphasizing innovative ablation technologies that are reshaping patient experiences.

From Mathematics to Medicine

Dr. Noel’s journey into the medical field was not typical. Initially drawn to mathematics, inspired by her father, she found her calling in surgery, where she could blend problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach. This unique blend of analytical thinking and surgical precision has defined her career.

Ablation Over Surgery: A Paradigm Shift

Central to Dr. Noel’s practice is thyroid ablation, a technique that offers an alternative to traditional surgery. With over thousands of surgeries to her credit, she has been a vocal advocate for techniques like radiofrequency, ethanol, and microwave ablation. These methods, she notes, are crucial in reducing the need for invasive procedures, preserving thyroid function, and improving quality of life.

The Technology at the Forefront

During the interview, Dr. Noel highlighted the rapid advancement in ablation technology. She pointed out that while radiofrequency ablation is currently the most user-friendly and researched method, emerging technologies promise even more groundbreaking developments. These future techniques may not even rely on heat generation, opening new avenues for treatment.

Navigating the Risks

With any medical procedure come risks, and thyroid ablation is no exception. Dr. Noel candidly discussed potential complications like voice changes, discomfort, and nodal rupture. However, she reassured that most of these risks are minor and reversible, underlining the importance of skilled execution and patient awareness.

A Surge in Patient Education Challenges in Training and Standardization The Cost Factor Looking to the Future Are you an ablation doctor or searching for one?

40: New Research Reveals Thyroid Surgery Errors 5x More Frequent Than Reported with Dr. Maria Papaleontiou from Michigan Medicine

Monday, June 26, 2017 • Duration 30:26

I sometimes get asked, why am I doing this podcast?

What started out as a pet project is now being listened to in over 30 countries and with as many as 20000 downloads per episode. So far, thyroid patients are embracing the opportunity to hear from the world’s leading thyroid doctors, and gaining the information needed to make better decisions related to health.

So why did I start Doctor Thyroid?

My motivation for doing this podcast is to help patients avoid bad experiences related to thyroid cancer and thyroid disease, including bad surgery. And, provide resources to help make better health decisions and improve quality of life.

My thyroid surgery resulted in errors, which have downgraded my quality of life significantly. Knowing what I know now, I would have picked a different surgeon, or chosen no surgery at all. Because, as this interview will discuss, although perceived as safe, thyroid surgery is not without risks.

To be published next month, new research reveals thyroid surgery errors are five times more likely than previously reported.

The study was conducted by Dr. Maria Papaleontiou. She is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine with an appointment in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes. She graduated medical school from the prestigious Charles University in the Czech Republic and subsequently spent several years conducting research at the Geriatrics Division at Weill Cornell Medical College. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Jersey and her endocrinology fellowship at the University of Michigan. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2013. She is a recipient of Fulbright and Howard Hughes Medical Institute scholarships. Dr. Papaleontiou’s practice focuses on thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer. She is especially interested in the treatment of endocrine disorders in older adults. She also conducts health services research in the field of thyroidology and aging.

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39: Thyroid Cancer Web Sites Confuse Patients with Dr. Rashika Bansal from St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center

Thursday, June 22, 2017 • Duration 26:15

Dr. Rashika Bansal is a PGY-2 resident in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. Her major research has been with diabetes prevalence and awareness in rural India, with special interest in thyroid disease.

In this episode Dr. Bansal shares the research she presented at AACE 2017 and ENDO 2017, regarding the poor readability scores for thyroid cancer web sites.

The challenge for these web sites and health institutions is to translate thyroid education from complex to simple and easy to understand. Currently, many patients are not following with treatment, citing confusion after being exposed to the various thyroid cancer education resources.

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Thyroid Education Scores Low for Readability

Thyroid patient education materials not adequately targeted to patient reading level

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35: Rethinking Thyroid Cancer - When Saying No to Surgery Maybe Best for You with Dr. Allen Ho from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles

Saturday, May 20, 2017 • Duration 43:12

Weighing treatment options for thyroid cancer, with deep consideration for the patient’s lifestyle, could become the new norm in assessing whether surgery is the best path.

Dr. Allen Ho states, “if a patient is a ballerina or an opera singer, or any other profession that could be jeopardized due to undesired consequences of thyroid cancer surgery, then the best treatment path maybe active surveillance.” Undesired consequences of thyroid cancer surgery could be vocal cord paralysis, damage to the parathyroid glands resulting in calcium deficiencies, excessive bleeding or formation of a major blood clot in the neck, shoulder nerve damage, numbness, wound infection, and mental impairment due to hypothyroid-like symptoms. Or in the case of a ballerina, undesired scarring could jeopardize a career.

The above risks occur in approximately 10% of thyroid cancer surgeries. Although, some thyroid cancer treatment centers have a much more reduced incidence of undesired consequences, while others much higher.

In order to address the above and remove the risk of thyroid cancer surgery, Cedars-Sinai has become the first west coast hospital to launch an active surveillance study as optional treatment for thyroid cancer. The study includes 200 patients from across the country who have chosen the wait and see approach rather than hurry into a surgery that could result in undesired, major life changes. By waiting, this means these patients will dodge the need to take daily hormone replacement medication for the rest of their lives as the result of a thyroidectomy.

Other active surveillance research

Although this is the first study for active surveillance on the west coast, other studies are ongoing, including Sloan Kettering as directed by Dr. Tuttle, Kuma Hospital in Kobe as directed by Dr. Miyauchi, and the Dartmouth Institute as directed by Dr. Louise Davies.

The team

Dr. Ho says the “de-escalating” of treatment for thyroid cancer will become the new trend. The active surveillance thyroid cancer team at Cedars-Sinai is orchestrated to the patient’s needs, and includes the pathologist, endocrinologist, and surgeon.

34: What Happens When Thyroid Cancer Travels to the Lungs? with Dr. Fabian Pitoia from the Hospital of University of Buenos Aires

Friday, May 12, 2017 • Duration 31:17

What Happens When Thyroid Cancer Travels to the Lungs?

Fabian Pitoia, M.D., serves as the Head of the Thyroid Section of the Division of Endocrinology and Investigation Area Coordinator at the Hospital de Clinicas of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He works also as an Proffessor of internal medicine at the Faculty of Medicine (UBA).

Dr Pitoia serves as a Full Member of the Argentine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, of the Latin American Thyroid Society, the Endocrine Society and he is a Correspondent Member of the American Thyroid Association.

In this episode Dr. Pitoia addresses the following topics:

10% of thyroid cancer patients will have distant metastatic disease
The disease will travel to lungs, bones, or both
Treatment with RAI is most effective for those under 40 years old
Evaluation of metastatic thyroid cancer in the lungs is a CT scan
In 2006, there was a change in the treatment of the disease
Adverse events of medication
The coordination between the endocrinologist and the oncologist

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Hospital de Clínicas de la Universidad de Buenos Aires - Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Consultorio privado: Pte. J.E. Uriburu 754 - Piso 2. Teléfonos: 49545488/49525496

33: ¿Qué Sucede Cuando el Cáncer de Tiroides va a los Pulmones? con el Doctor Fabian Pitoia del Hospital de Clínicas de la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Friday, May 12, 2017 • Duration 21:11

Bienvenido al episodio 33 de Doctor Thyroid con Philip James.

El invitado de hoy es Dr. Fabian Pitoia. El Dr. Pitoia es un experto endocrino mundial, que aparece en muchas publicaciones y conferencias mundiales, donde habla de cáncer de tiroides. El Dr Pitoia es médico endocrinólogo, está encargado de la Sección Tiroides de la División Endocrinología del Hospital de Clínicas de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.

En este episodio, el Dr. Pitoia responde las siguientes preguntas:

¿Qué es la enfermedad metastásica en relación con el cáncer de tiroides?
Hay una tendencia de este enfermedad?
¿cómo se descubre la enfermedad metastásica?
cuando se trata de cáncer de tiroides es un procedimiento típico para los médicos para detectar la enfermedad metastásica?
si un paciente no responde a RAI (radioactiva), ¿qué es una opción de tratamiento? ¿Podemos hacer vigilancia activa
cuando hay metástasis en los pulmones, ¿es lo mismo que el cáncer de pulmón?
600 milicurios de RAI .... ¿Hay peligro para este alto de una dosis?
¿hay efectos secundarios o peligros a los medicamentos usados para tratar la enfermedad metastásica que no responde a la radiación?
se le informa a un paciente de la enfermedad metastásica, y este es un área de estrés para los pacientes con cáncer de tiroides, ¿puede decirle a un paciente algo para reducir la ansiedad relacionada con la enfermedad metastásica?
si un paciente tiene enfermedad metastásica, ¿es necesario un médico especial para el tratamiento?
¿cómo sabemos si un médico se especializa en la enfermedad metastásica?
¿hay una página web o recursos adicionales para aprender más sobre la enfermedad metastásica?

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31: Información Importante Sobre los Nódulos Tiroideos con la Dra Regina Castro de la Clínica Mayo

Thursday, May 4, 2017 • Duration 42:01

El término nódulo tiroideo se refiere a cualquier crecimiento anormal de las células tiroideas formando un tumor dentro de la tiroides. Aunque la gran mayoría de los nódulos tiroideos son benignos (no cancerosos), una pequeña proporción de estos nódulos sí contienen cáncer de tiroides. Es por esta posibilidad que la evaluación de un nódulo tiroideo está dirigida a descubrir un potencial cáncer de tiroides.

En esta entrevista, el Dr. Castro explica los siguientes temas:

¿Qué es un nódulo tiroideo?
¿Cuáles son los síntomas de un nódulo tiroideo?
¿Cómo se diagnostica el nódulo tiroideo?
Punción de la tiroides con aguja fina
Ecografía de la tiroides
¿Cómo se tratan los nódulos de la tiroides?
Cuando la observación activa es la opción de tratamiento en lugar de una tiroidectomía
Niños con nódulos tiroideos

M. Regina Castro, MD es consultante en la División de Endocrinología de la Clínica Mayo de Rochester, MN. Es Profesora Asociada de Medicina. Es Directora Asociada del Programa de entrenamiento en la especialidad de Endocrinología, y Directora de la rotación de Endocrinología para la Residencia de Medicina Interna. También es miembro del Grupo de Tiroides de la Clínica Mayo. Ella sirvió de 2009 a 2015 como Editor de Sección de la Tiroides para el Programa de Autoevaluación de AACE y ha sido autora de varios capítulos sobre Hipertiroidismo, Nódulos de Tiroides y cáncer

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Regina Castro Publications

American Thyroid Association en Español

29: Hypothyroidism — an A to Z Summary and Important Things to Know with Dr. Victor J. Bernet from the Mayo Clinic

Saturday, April 22, 2017 • Duration 35:28

In this episode Dr. Bernet describes that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that usually progresses slowly and often leads to low thyroid hormone levels — a condition called hypothyroidism. The best therapy for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is to normalize thyroid hormone levels with medication. A balanced diet and other healthy lifestyle choices may help when you have Hashimoto’s, but a specific diet alone is unlikely to reverse the changes caused by the disease.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis develops when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid. It’s not clear why this happens. Some research seems to indicate that a virus or bacterium might trigger the immune response. It’s possible that a genetic predisposition also may be involved in the development of this autoimmune disorder.

A chronic condition that develops over time, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis damages the thyroid and eventually can cause hypothyroidism. That means your thyroid no longer produces enough of the hormones it usually makes. If that happens, it can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, sluggishness, constipation, unexplained weight gain, increased sensitivity to cold, joint pain or stiffness, and muscle weakness.

If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, the most effective way to control them is to take a hormone replacement. That typically involves daily use of a synthetic thyroid hormone called levothyroxine that you take as an oral medication. It is identical to thyroxine, the natural version of a hormone made by your thyroid gland. The medication restores your hormone levels to normal and eliminates hypothyroidism symptoms.

You may hear about products that contain a form of thyroid hormones derived from animals. They often are marketed as being natural. Because they are from animals, however, they aren’t natural to the human body, and they potentially can cause health problems. The American Thyroid Association’s hypothyroidism guidelines recommend against using these products as a first-line treatment for hypothyroidism.

Although hormone replacement therapy is effective at controlling symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it is not a cure. You need to keep taking the medication to keep symptoms at bay. Treatment is usually lifelong. To make sure you get the right amount of hormone replacement for your body, you must have your hormone levels checked with a blood test once or twice a year.

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