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The Thyroid Stimulating Podcast

Medscape
Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid Supplements
Iodine
Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Gland
FDA
American Thyroid Association
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Radiofrequency Ablation
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Hormone
Artificial Intelligence
Mayo Clinic
Newborn Screening
Postpartum Thyroiditis
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disorders
Growth Hormone
RET Inhibitors

The Thyroid Stimulating Podcast, created in partnership with the American Thyroid Association, features experts discussing the diagnosis and management of a wide array of thyroid diseases.

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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Michael Yeh discuss practical aspects of postoperative thyroid surgery care.

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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Angela Leung discuss the new guidelines for thyroid disease in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.

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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Sangeeta Kashyap discuss the complex and clinically important relationship between obesity and the thyroid gland.

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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Sara Lubitz discuss secondary hypothyroidism.

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Kaniksha Desai, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Stanford University, Palo Al... more

Drs Kaniksha Desai and Maria Papaleontiou discuss thyroid biology throughout the lifespan, with a focus on older adults

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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Jacqueline Jonklaas discuss the mechanisms, clinical presentations, and management strategies for medication-associated thyroid effects.

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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Juan Camacho discuss thyroid artery embolization.

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Kaniksha Desai, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Stanford School of Medicine, Pa... more

Drs Kaniksha Desai and Ralph Tufano discuss nanosecond pulsed field ablation technique.

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Recent Guests

Angela Leung
Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA, co-chair of the 2026 ATA pregnancy guideline
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Episode: Guideline Update: Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Dr. Sangeeta Kashyap
Professor of Clinical Medicine; expert in obesity, metabolic health; Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital
Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital
Episode: Obesity and the Thyroid Gland: A Complex Relationship
Sara Lubitz
Endocrinologist with expertise in pituitary and thyroid disorders
Rutgers University
Episode: Secondary Hypothyroidism: Why TSH Is Misleading
Maria Papaleontiou
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan, clinician scientist focusing on aging and thyroid disease
University of Michigan
Episode: A Lifespan Approach to Thyroid Biology
Jacqueline Jonklaas
Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Medications and the Thyroid: Mechanisms and Management
Juan Camacho
Board-certified vascular interventional radiologist, expert in thyroid artery embolization
Radiology Associates of Florida at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System
Episode: Adding to the Toolbox: Thyroid Artery Embolization
Ralph Tufano
internationally recognized leader in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (past), Florida State University College of Medicine, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; NACID; Pulse Biosciences
Episode: Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation: Expanding the Toolbox
Whitney Goldner
Head of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes at the University of Colorado School of Medicine; thyroid nodules and cancer expert
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Episode: Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Mimi Hu
Professor of endocrine neoplasia and hormonal disorders
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: RET Inhibitors in Medullary Thyroid Cancer

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Dr. Kaniksha Desai
Host of The Thyroid Stimulating Podcast

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Secondary Hypothyroidism: Why TSH Is Misleading
Q: Let's get started with how do we define what secondary or central hypothyroidism is, and how does it differ from primary hypothyroidism?
Central hypothyroidism is due to failure at the pituitary or hypothalamic level, leading to insufficient stimulation of a normally sized thyroid; unlike primary hypothyroidism, TSH may be low, normal, or even inappropriately normal, while free T4 is low. Diagnosis relies on low free T4 with non-elevated or inappropriately normal TSH, and testing must consider non-thyroidal illness and assay limitations.
Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation: Expanding the Toolbox
Q: What is the current regulatory status and what about training for clinicians who want to start using NSPFA?
NSPFA is FDA-cleared for soft tissue ablation and is being studied for thyroid nodules; training emphasizes ultrasound proficiency and neck anatomy, with hands-on courses and phantom or cadaver work, but formal credentialing pathways are still developing.
Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation: Expanding the Toolbox
Q: How does NSPFA perform in solid versus cystic nodules, and what about mixed or spongiform nodules?
In solid nodules NSPFA achieves rapid volume reduction and symptom relief; for cystic components the cyst should be aspirated if possible, as the cystic portion responds less to NSPFA than the solid component, and very cystic nodules may not be ideal candidates without adequate drainage.
Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation: Expanding the Toolbox
Q: Can you explain, in simple terms, how nanosecond pulse field ablation fundamentally differs from thermal ablation?
NSPFA uses electrical energy with no heat involved to induce targeted cell death, creating a precise nano-zone that avoids collateral damage and preserves surrounding structures, unlike heat-based approaches that cause coagulative necrosis and broader tissue effects.
RET Inhibitors in Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Q: If a patient progresses on one RET inhibitor, what is the recommended approach?
If progression occurs, biopsy the progressing lesion when accessible to identify resistance mutations; if no resistance mutation is found, switch to another RET inhibitor or consider clinical trials; if resistance mutations are present, explore targeted trials or alternative therapies.

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A clinical-focused science show that centers on thyroid disease, its diagnosis, and management, with regular conversations led by a physician host and a slate of renowned endocrinology experts. Episodes cover iodine nutrition, the latest differentiation and risk stratification guidelines for thyroid cancer, postpartum thyroiditis, molecular testing for nodules, and innovative treatments like radiofrequency ablation. Its strength lies in translating cutting-edge research and guideline updates into practical clinical guidance, often featuring leaders from major medical centers and professional societies. The format appears designed for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based insights and real-world applica... more

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