David V. Becker

TL;DR: The analysis is based on 34,684 patients treated by 131I, thyroidectomy, antithyroid drugs, X-irradiation or various combinations of these therapeutic measures, finding 86 malignant thyroid neoplasms found.

TL;DR: Until additional physiologic data are available to make a better judgment, the American Thyroid Association recommends that women receive 150 microg iodine supplements daily during pregnancy and lactation and that all prenatal vitamin/mineral preparations contain 150microg of iodine.

TL;DR: Hyperthyroidism was diagnosed in 131 cats during a 3 1/2-year period; the most frequent clinical signs included weight loss, polyphagia, increased activity, polydipsia, polyuria, and vomiting.

TL;DR: Two papers appeared in the same issue of JAMA on May 11, 1964, and announced the new therapy was effective treatment for hyperthyroidism, and both showed that it was effective and went on to treat more patients.

TL;DR: Physicians responsible for treating patients treated with 131I should have an understanding of the clinical pathophysiology and natural history of the disease processes, should be familiar with alternate forms of therapy, and should be able to collaborate closely with other physicians involved in the management of the patient’s condition.