Simon Pearce

European Thyroid Journal. The evolving therapeutic landscape of Graves' disease in adults: present and future. By Marius N Stan and Chrysoula Dosiou. Journal Cover.

Therapeutics in Graves’ disease are rapidly evolving 🚀

Marius N. Stan @mayoclinic.org & Chrysoula Dosiou @stanford.edu explore how practices have shifted over time & the direction of future patient care.

👉 Read the full review: doi.org/10.1530/ETJ-25-0078

#GravesDisease #OpenAccess

Peer reviewers are exhausted. It's common to spend *months* inviting reviewers, getting refusals, inviting more, maybe 12 or more, then 2 agree but 1 doesn't complete, so you go again. That's why your paper is in limbo. I'm very sorry, it's awful, but it's also an untenable academic labour issue.

Just a regular night out in Glasgow. #-273

YouTube video by BTFThyroid Meet the Experts webinar on fertility, pregnancy and thyroid disorders

Big thanks to our amazing webinar speakers, Dr Shiao-Yng Chan and Prof Kristien Boelaert, for such a clear overview of managing thyroid conditions in pregnancy and conception.

Watch the webinar recording youtu.be/edOy4rZkdkU?... via @YouTube
#thyroid #pregnancy #fertility #conception

Image featuring the Society for Endocrinology logo, image of Professor Ketan Dhatariya and graphic of a quotation bubble on a blue background. Text that reads: "Professor Ketan Dhatariya - 2026 Outstanding Teaching Achievement Award. I enjoy educating others – I get most enjoyment out of learning and sharing knowledge with others. My advice to aspiring endocrinologists is to always stay curious with new discoveries happening every week!"

Congratulations to @ketandhatariya.bsky.social, 2026 Outstanding Teaching Achievement Award winner. We had the pleasure of catching up with him to learn more about his inspiring work and the impact the Society has had on his professional journey. 🎤✨

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1 day to go ⏰

Join us for tomorrow's webinar to hear experts discussing thyroid disease in pregnancy and conception.

Register free of charge tinyurl.com/wfmevf67

#thyroid #pregnancy #conception #fertility

A flat lay of Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency support and emergency resources from the Addison's Disease Self-Help Group. Items include a red hospital folder labeled “Life-threatening condition, Risk of Adrenal Crisis,” an emergency injection kit with picture step-by-step instructions, steroid emergency cards, medical alert keyring and wristbands, a booklet titled “Managing your Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency,” blister packs of medication, and a fridge magnet noting "Risk of Adrenal Crisis.”

Addison's disease & adrenal insufficiency are lifelong conditions that require daily medication & management.

Being well-informed & prepared will not only help you to look after your health but also make you feel more confident & in control ➡️ www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/newly-diagnosed-get-ready

Thyroid Treatment May Improve Gut Health in People with Hypothyroidism | Newswise People with an underactive thyroid may have an increased risk of developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a risk that may be reduced with thyroid hormone treatment, according to a stud...

Thyroid Treatment May Improve Gut Health in People with Hypothyroidism
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#endo2025 #endocrinesociety #hypothyroidism #thyroid #microbiome #IntestinalBacteria #Endocrinologists #endocrinology

Graphic with a bright orange sun featuring the logo of the Addison's Disease Self-Help Group. Bold yellow text then reads “Hot Weather,” followed by smaller black text “with Addison’s & adrenal insufficiency.” Below the text are illustrations of steroid-dependent medical alert wristbands, a bottle of water, a salt shaker, and an NHS Steroid Emergency Card. The website www.addisonsdisease.org.uk is displayed at the bottom.

Infographic with an orange gradient background featuring a sun logo from the Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group. The graphic provides hot weather advice for people with Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency, including: stay well hydrated (with water icon), keep your salt levels up (salt shaker icon), ensure your fludrocortisone dose is adequate, beware of light headesness and listen to your body (pill icon), keep alert information, such as steroid cards and medical jewellery, with you at all times (exclamation icon), check if any of your medication needs to be kept at a certain temperature and how they should be stored (thermometer and sun icon), and stay cool, slow down, and keep out of the sun (sunglasses emoji). Website www.addisonsdisease.org.uk is shown at the bottom.

Suns out, stay safe 😎 Temperatures are set to rise this week 🔥

If you have Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency, there are some extra precautions to take in hot weather to help you stay well. Here are our top tips for handling the heat ➡️ www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/travel-tips

Emergency injection videos These videos describe how to prepare and administer an emergency injection of injectable hydrocortisone for adrenal crisis prevention. They are relevant for ...

We have a series of videos showing you, and those close to you, the steps for injecting hydrocortisone in the event of an adrenal crisis.

🎥 Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel here 👉 https://loom.ly/VEw-tuo

Please visit our website for more information 🔗 https://loom.ly/nbT4NSY

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Calling all healthcare professionals! Have you signed up for our newsletter? 📬

ADSHG Connection is filled with key information and updates on Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency.

Sign up today so you don’t miss the next issue ➡️ https://addisons.beaconforms.com/form/b2ac220b

A hero among hormones: why cortisol is something to celebrate rather than stress about Forget cortisol belly, cortisol face and cortisol-reducing cocktails. Without cortisol we wouldn’t even get out of bed in the morning

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Why Salt? Why do people with Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency crave salty, acidic and sour foods at diagnosis, and then salt remains our “pick me up” when diagnosed? Professor Simon Pearce explains the connection between aldosterone, fludrocortisone and why you should always listen to your salt cravings.

For people with Addison's salt, is a hot topic in this weather ☀️ So why do people with Addison’s crave salty foods at diagnosis & remains a “pick me up” when diagnosed?

🧂 @simonhspearce.bsky.social explains ⤵️
https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/blog/why-salt

The summer edition of the Endocrinologist is now out. This is my debut as editor so i hope you enjoy it.

www.endocrinology.org/endocrinolog...

📢Calling HCPs who treat patients with thyroid eye disease!

Please let your patients know about this free ONLINE event with updates on treatments, research and patient experiences 👇
#TED @thyroidbritish.bsky.social @nzammitt.bsky.social @socendocrinology.bsky.social @simonhspearce.bsky.social

Raising A School-Age Kid? You Need To Know About 'Adrenarche' Have you heard of this before?

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/adrena... @qmulwhri.bsky.social

YouTube video by BTFThyroid What is your thyroid? BTF thyroid explainer video

It’s World Thyroid Day!

Take a look at our animation showing the thyroid’s vital role in our health.

Please share to encourage people to #BeThyroidAware and help them receive prompter diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you

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#thyroid #WorldThyroidDay

Today is #WorldThyroidDay – a reminder of how vital the tiny thyroid gland is to our health. From metabolism to mood, it plays a powerful role. Early detection of thyroid disorders can save lives. Stay informed, get tested, and spread awareness. #ThyroidHealth #EndocrineAwareness

📣New article on hyperthyroidism

For World Thyroid Day we’ve addressed some patient FAQs about how hyperthyroidism should be managed while waiting to see an endocrinologist.

Please share to help people #BeThyroidAware tinyurl.com/2jf3dn88 #WorldThyroidDay

Member Get-Together: 9 August - Newcastle - 09/08/2025 13:00:00 Join our second Member Get-Together in 2025, to be held in Newcastle on Saturday 9 August. We very much look forward to seeing you there!

Next stop: Newcastle! Whether you've been with us for years or are newly diagnosed, all affected by Addison's & adrenal insufficiency are welcome & can learn something new.

📆 Saturday 9 Aug. 1-6pm
📍 Newcastle
⬇️ www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/Event/member... @simonhspearce.bsky.social

📢Calling UK-based thyroid researchers!

⏰ There are just 10 more days to apply for our BTF Research Award

📃Apply for this £35,000 Award by 31 May 2025🔗
www.btf-thyroid.org

#thyroid @thyroidbritish.bsky.social @socendocrinology.bsky.social @simonhspearce.bsky.social @drpetetaylor.bsky.social

Recombinant TSH Performs as Well as Thyroid Hormone Withdrawal for Iodine-131 Therapy With Dosimetry for Thyroid Cancer AbstractIntroduction. Dosimetry helps calculate the optimal iodine-131 (I-131) dose for treating metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). We aimed t

Recombinant #TSH performs as well as #thyroid hormone withdrawal for #iodine-131 therapy with dosimetry for thyroid #cancer. Featured study in #JES. #OpenAccess.
@endocrinesociety.bsky.social
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New survey shows ca. 90% of people with primary hypothyroidism report fatigue. We welcome the planned research by @simonhspearce.bsky.social & team to establish whether persistent inflammation has a role in fatigue in people with Hashimoto's. Read our interview with Prof Pearce tinyurl.com/yx5zcsy4

It was a very emotional moment to hand over the presidency of @esendocrinology.bsky.social to @wiebkearlt.bsky.social I am pleased that our Society will continue its remarkable growth under her dynamic presidency. 👍

Survey of 1,250 patients with primary hypothyroidism shows high prevalence and severity of fatigue. Thanks to @britishthyroid.bsky.social @thethyroidtrust.bsky.social
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No effect of different treatments found.

We're delighted to announce the winner of the new Joint ‘Endocrinology Across the Life Course Award’ is Sadaf Farooqi.

This prestigious recognition is awarded to a clinician or basic scientist who has made a significant contribution to #EndocrinologyAcrossTheLifeCourse.

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Fantastic ‘How do I manage…’ session on Graves Disease from Tim Cheetham @EuroSPE today. Always provides a common sense approach to managing patients and even a nod to the ‘Toon Army’ at the end ⚽️

#ConnectingEndocrinology2025 #EndocrinologyAcrossTheLifeCourse

Save the Date announcement for the Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group Member Get-Together. Event date is Saturday 9 August in Newcastle. Background image shows Newcastle’s iconic Quayside with the River Tyne and bridges. Includes a button for RSVP and website link www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/events.

We're on the road again, this time bringing our Member Get-Together to Newcastle 🎉 All affected by Addison's or adrenal insufficiency & those that support them are welcome!

📆 Saturday 9 Aug. 1-6pm
📍 Newcastle
➡️ RSVP 🔗 www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/Event/member... | @simonhspearce.bsky.social

BTA Annual Meeting 2025 - 09/05/2025 09:00:00 BTA members' face-to-face annual meeting in London on Friday 9 May 2025

BTA annual meeting still open for registration. May 9th, RCPath London. Programme looks excellent. www.btf-thyroid.org/Event/bta-me...

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