Topic: MICROARRAY OF FNA SAMPLES Title: Microarray analysis of thyroid nodule fine-needle aspirates accurately classifies benign and malignant lesions. Authors: Lubitz CC, Ugras SK, Kazam JJ, Zhu B, Scognamiglio T, Chen Y-T, Fahey TJ III. Reference: Journal of Moleculer Diagnostics 8: 490-498, 2006 Summary Background The frequency of thyroid nodules- detection has, thanks to ultrasound […]

Topic: AUTOIMMUNITY Title: Regulatory T cells in human autoimmune thyroid disease. Authors: Marazuela M, Garcia-Lopez MA, Figueroa-Vega N, de la Fuente H, Alvarado-Sanchez B, Monsivais-Urenda A, Sanchez-Madrid F, & Gonzalez-Amaro R. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 91: 3639-3646, 2006 Summary Background T regulatory cells have been shown to play a key role in […]

Topic: NODULES & CANCER Title Serum Thyrotropin concentration as a novel predictor of malignancy in thyroid nodules investigated by a fine-needle aspiration. Authors: Boelaert K, Horacek J, Holder RL, Watkinson JC, Sheppard MC, & Franklyn JA. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 91: 4295-4301, 2006 Summary Background Thyroid nodules are common but thyroid malignancy […]