BTF Thyroid

💙 All royalties from the book will be donated to the British Thyroid Foundation charity. @britishthyroid I dedicate this book to my mentors, teachers, patients, and family. 📖 Available via AuthorHouse: lnkd.in/eF6GtgxE Or through amazon platform

@TheRabbitTrial @ImperialNHS @gitta_madani Wonderful news! Congratulations 🙌

A huge congratulations to @ImperialNHS @gitta_madani who have just randomised their first participant to the RABBIT trial! 🎊🐰👏

@DrPeteTaylor @DrRobgalloway @ClinEndocr Thank you for highlighting this worrying public health issue and championing steps to address this.

Really great piece by @DrRobgalloway in the Daily Mail and so pleased they are highlighting the importance of Iodine and why the UK needs to improve our iodine status. Thanks for highlighting our review @ClinEndocr

@DrRobgalloway 2/2 supplements if you are vegan or exclude iodine-rich foods. Kelp, sea moss and other 'thyroid boosters' are a big NO due to their massive and variable iodine content.

In this week's mail health I have examined a quiety emerging public health criss...iodine deficiency Iodine deficiency used to be seen as something from the past. But as diets have changed - less cow’s milk, more plant-based alternatives, and low fish intake - it has quietly re-emerged in the UK. And this matters far more than most people realise. Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones, which help control metabolism, growth and brain development. In pregnancy, a baby depends on these thyroid hormones for brain development. Too little iodine has been linked with lower verbal IQ and poorer reading scores in children. Yet NHS Healthy Start pregnancy vitamins still do not contain iodine. This is madness. It means the women most likely to need support may assume they are taking everything they need for their baby - when they are not. The problem is not just pregnancy. Many people have swapped cow’s milk for oat, almond or soya milk. There is nothing wrong with that choice, but while cow’s milk is a good source of iodine, many plant-based alternatives are not fortified. Over time, that can matter. Long-standing iodine deficiency can make the thyroid work harder. This can lead to thyroid enlargement, nodules and, especially in older people, an overactive thyroid - increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation, heart failure, stroke, osteoporosis, muscle wasting and falls. But the answer is not panic-buying iodine tablets or drinking seaweed “thyroid detox” drinks promoted online. Too much iodine can also be harmful. The thyroid is a Goldilocks organ - too little is a problem, too much is a problem. This should not depend on whether someone is wealthy enough, informed enough or lucky enough to buy the right supplement. My latest Mail Online column argues that Britain needs a proper iodine strategy - including NHS pregnancy vitamins that contain iodine, iodine-fortified plant milks, and a serious discussion about iodised salt. We are spending billions on artificial intelligence while failing to protect natural intelligence with one of the cheapest public health measures available. dailymail.com/health/article…

@DrRobgalloway 1/1 Thank you for raising awareness of this worrying public health issue that seems to be ignored. The 'Goldilocks' principle is very apt as too little or too much iodine can affect thyroid health. Key messages: Eat iodine-rich food as part of a balanced diet or take iodine

@TheRabbitTrial @sabaendosurg Fantastic news 👏

It is our pleasure to welcome Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the newest RABBIT trial location open for recruitment!! 🎊 A huge thank you to @sabaendosurg and the rest of the Sheffield team for their co-operation with the trial 💛

We are thrilled to announce that @NewcastleHosps are now officially open for recruitment!!🎉 A massive thank you to @AndyMcQueenRad and the research team at Newcastle @NuTHResearch for their co-operation with the trial🤎

You can now watch the recording of our recent webinar. It's well worth a watch to hear our speakers discuss why it's often important to look at the bigger picture of physical, social & psychological factors when managing thyroid conditions youtu.be/bBcABsgvrAo?si… via @YouTube

📢 Tonight (10.2) Book your free place 👇 events.zoom.us/ev/AoVD1yKIx3B… #thyroid

@TheRabbitTrial @uhbtrust @UHBResearch Congratulations 🙌

🎉 Milestone moment! 🐰 We are thrilled to announce that the first patient has been successfully randomised in the RABBIT trial! A big thank you and congratulations to the team @uhbtrust @UHBResearch 👏

What is resistance exercise and how does it benefit us if we have a thyroid condition? Thyroid patient and Exercise Physiologist, Joe Straw, explores: 🔗btf-weightloss.org/Registered/Wee… Find more articles in our wellbeing and weight management hub from our homepage #wellbeing #thyroid

Every experience of cancer is unique. And every cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Thank you to Alex for highlighting this World Cancer Day. Read Alex's journey➡ btf-thyroid.org/alexs-story-th… #UnitedByUnique #WorldCancerDay #ThyroidCancer

January was a long month. And if you've been trying to stick to any healthy eating goals, it's around this time that our intentions can weaken, Read Registered Dietitian, Jonathan Hayes', tips for taking control. 🍓🔗 btf-weightloss.org/Registered/Wee… #wellbeing #weight #thyroid

The @TheRabbitTrial will compare radiofrequency ablation to surgery as a treatment for benign thyroid nodules. Read more 🔗 btf-thyroid.org/news/new-trial…. #rfa #thyroid ThyroidNodules

@TheRabbitTrial @gitta_madani @ImperialNHS This is great news! Thanks for sharing.

It is our pleasure to announce that Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is now open for recruitment!!🎉 Thank you so much to @gitta_madani and the team at @ImperialNHS for their co-operation with the trial💜

A thyroid function test measures your thyroid hormone levels. Together with your symptoms, this helps your doctor to diagnose and manage your thyroid condition. Learn more 🔗 btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-functi… #ThyroidAwarenessMonth #thyroid

🏃🏾‍♂️Looking for a place in the Royal Parks Half Marathon? Remove the ballot uncertainty and and run with us. Register for just £35 🔗👟👟 btf-thyroid.org/Event/royal-pa… #RoyalParksHalfMarathon #running #thyroid

🦋This Thyroid Awareness Month we're sharing information about thyroid disease to help you understand more about the thyroid, what can happen when it goes wrong, and how they're diagnosed & treated. Learn more 🔗 btf-thyroid.org/Pages/Category… #ThyroidAwarenessMonth #thyroid

❓Finding it hard to keep on track with your health goals? Our wellbeing and weight management resources are packed with tips on how to better manage your wellbeing and weight with a thyroid condition. Explore our resources 🚴‍♀️🍓🦋 btf-thyroid.org/wellbeing-and-… #thyroid #wellbeing

🦋❗️Too many people's thyroid conditions aren't picked up on quickly enough. This is because symptoms are confused with other conditions or simply due to being unaware of them. Find out more about thyroid conditions 🔗tinyurl.com/3p69cebx #ThyroidAwarenessMonth #thyroid