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At doctors appointment physician shows to patient shape of thyroid gland with focus on hand with organ. Scene explaining patient causes and localization of diseases of thyroid and endocrine system

Thyroid 101

February 10, 2026 Dr. Ruchi Gaba, Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid

Dr. Ruchi Gaba, endocrinologist, answers some common questions about the thyroid gland and when you should see your doctor.

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How pregnancy, childbirth changes thyroid function

February 20, 2025 breast feeding, hormones, Pregnancy, thyroid

Dr. Ruchi Gaba explains how Thyroid disease can majorly affect a person’s pregnancy, from fetal side effects to difficulty in breast feeding.

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Avoiding thyroid removal: the benefits of RFA for thyroid cancer patients

October 16, 2024 Cancer, Hashimoto’s disease, papillary thyroid cancer, RFA, thyroid

Thyroid cancer survivor Ashley Freeman suggests patients advocate for themselves to find the treatment that works for them.

The MasSpec Pen offers the power of real-time tissue identification during surgery

August 29, 2023 MasSpec Pen, parathyroid glands, Research, Surgery, thyroid, tissue identification

This work is a clear example of how live tissue sensing can improve patient care.

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