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REGISTRATION OPEN: THYROID RFA HANDS-ON TRAINING COURSE JUNE 2-3, 2023
REGISTRATION OPEN: THYROID RFA HANDS-ON TRAINING COURSE JUNE 2-3, 2023 Dear Colleagues and Friends, We invite you to join us at Penn State Health for

Is There a Link Between PTSD & Thyroid Disease?
June is celebrated as National PTSD Awareness Month. The American Psychological Association determines PTSD as an anxiety disorder that develops in certain people following severely

Celebrate Men’s Healthcare Week with Thyroid Disease Education
This week we celebrate National Men’s Healthcare week with Thyroid Disease Education, the week of Father’s Day weekend. How fitting is that? There is no

What is a Goiter? The Symptoms & Treatment Options
Goiter is a condition that causes the thyroid gland to grow larger. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped, small gland situated in the neck below

Radiofrequency Ablation – A Safe & Effective Treatment for Pediatric Benign Nodular Thyroid Goiter
Thyroid nodules are not only diagnosed in adults but also pediatric population. Nodule development in adolescents is related to excessive thyroid hormone production simultaneously with

Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Reoperation for Benign Thyroid Nodules that Developed After Previous Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid nodules that are asymptomatic and benign having modest growth can be treated with a non-surgical option. However, nodules that show progressive growth should be

Radiofrequency Ablation & Related Ultrasound-Guided Ablation Technologies for Treatment of Benign & Malignant Thyroid Disease
All thermal ablation techniques depend on the destruction of tissue under extreme hyperthermic conditions. There are multiple thermal ablation techniques that differentiate from each other

4 Best Practices for Treatment of Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are firm or fluid-filled lumps that occur within your thyroid, a tiny gland located at the base of your neck, slightly above your

Management of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury During RFA of Thyroid Nodule, A Medical Summary
Thyroid RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation) is a safe and minimally invasive treatment option that’s considered the most effective and quick treatment option for benign thyroid nodules.

5 Ways to Beat Stress
April has been official Stress Awareness Month since 1992 and to wrap up Stress Awareness Month we’ve got 5 ways to beat stress. Learning to

6 Myths About Thyroid Disease
The thyroid is a tiny gland that performs a number of activities, including hormone release. Numerous thyroid abnormalities can affect an individual and cause various

5 Myths About Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism, a condition in which our thyroid gland fails to produce adequate thyroid hormone, affects around 5 out of every 100 adults in the United States. However,

3 Alternatives to Thyroidectomy
What is a thyroidectomy? Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at

5 Most Common Mistakes People Make That Have Thyroid Disease
Thyroid hormones, including T3, T4, and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), play an essential part in many metabolic processes within the body on a daily basis.

How Do I Know if My Thyroid is Normal?
Over 12 percent of Americans have a thyroid condition, and many aren’t even aware of it. Could you be one of them? Your thyroid gland

Radiofrequency Ablation for Thyroid Nodules & Cancer in the U.S. Balancing a Transformation of Thyroid Care With Risk for Misuse
A Medical Journal Summary Radiofrequency Ablation for Thyroid Nodules & Cancer in teh United States: Balancing a Transformation of Thyroid Care With Risk for Misuse

What is the Thyroid?
So what exactly is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is actually an endocrine gland located in the neck. It produces two hormones that are released

What is the Difference Between a Thyroid RFA and a Thyroidectomy?
The thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that control the body’s metabolic rate, which affects everything from heart and muscle to brain development and

Why Buy Medical Imaging Equipment from RGS Healthcare?
Medical equipment and supplies are essential to ensure healthcare services run smoothly when it comes to healthcare clinics or hospitals. In addition, medical equipment plays

6 Women That Revolutionized Healthcare with Thyroid RFA
March is the official Women’s History Month designated by the presidential proclamation. This month is a celebration of women’s contributions to American society, culture, and

A History of Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation is a process in which radiofrequency waves are passed through the electrode to disturb the surrounding tissue ions. When the electrode temperature increases,

Radiofrequency & Laser Ablation: Results from a 5-Year Study
A Summary of a Study on Radiofrequency & Laser Ablation Published in PubMed Five-Year Results of Radiofrequency and Laser Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A

Treatments for Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are lumps or bumps on the thyroid gland that are either solid or fluid-filled. They are found on your thyroid, a small yet

Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Basic Principles & Clinical Applications
A Summary of Medical Research from the International Journal of Endocrinology Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: The Basic Principles & Clinical Application Let’s discover the

Initial Ablation Ratio Predicts Volume Reduction and Retreatment 5 Years After RFA
A Summary of a Medical Research Journal Initial Ablation Ratio Predicts Volume Reductions and Retreatment 5 Years After RFA on Benign Thyroid Nodules Thermal ablation

Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Prospective Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Comparison to Conventional Thyroidectomy
A Medical Journal Summary Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Prospective Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Comparison to Conventional Thyroidectomy Radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules is a new

Use of Radiofrequency Ablation in Benign Thyroid Nodules
A Summary of a Review Article Published by Kai-PunWong and Brian Hung-Hin Lang Division of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong,

PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Expands C-Arm Portfolio
The new, advanced C-arm provides exceptional image quality and versatility for operating room procedures A Press Release was issued on November 16, 2021, stating that

Adams Endocrinology – Now Accepting Patients for Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules
Dr. Brian Michaels, Medical Director and Founder of Adams Endocrinology in Gettysburg, PA, is now accepting patients for Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of large benign thyroid

Johns Hopkins Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Benign Thyroid Nodules Conference
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is already changing the management of symptomatic thyroid nodules. Many new technologies have altered the care of thyroid patients, but few have

Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules – Austin Thyroid and Parathyroid
Patient’s suffering from growing symptomatic benign nodules really had no other alternative treatment than surgery. But now things have changed. A new minimally invasive procedure