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Simon Pearce
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Endocrinologist & researcher, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Thyroid, adrenal.
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Help us win £1,000 this Christmas!

Please nominate us in the @benefactgroup 12 Days of Giving Movement for Good giveaway.

It takes 30 seconds to vote:
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👉 Select ‘British Thyroid Foundation'

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November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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You're invited! Take part in this 10-minute online survey on fatigue in adrenal insufficiency & Addison's, led by Prof @simonhspearce.bsky.social.

📝 Help improve understanding by sharing your experience. Find out more & take part ⤵️
https://loom.ly/sx-wfJE
Research Survey: Fatigue & Quality of Life
Help shape research into fatigue in adrenal insufficiency by taking part in this online research survey, led by Professor Simon Pearce, Newcastle University, in collaboration with the Addison's Disease Self-Help Group.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Are you a female aged 18-50 living in the Newcastle area with autoimmune hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis)?
A clinical trial is recruiting to determine whether mycophenolate can help with persistent symptoms of Hashimoto’s🔗 www.triumphtrial.co.uk
#thyroid #hashimotos #hypothyroidism
Graphic has wording 'Clinical trial is now recruiting women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis' The Newcastle University logo appears underneath this.
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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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
European Thyroid Journal. The evolving therapeutic landscape of Graves' disease in adults: present and future. By Marius N Stan and Chrysoula Dosiou. Journal Cover.
September 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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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.
September 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Just a regular night out in Glasgow. #-273
September 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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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
Meet the Experts webinar on fertility, pregnancy and thyroid disorders
YouTube video by BTFThyroid
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September 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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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. 🎤✨

Read more 👉 www.endocrinology.org/news/item/23...
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!"
September 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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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
September 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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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
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.”
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Thyroid Treatment May Improve Gut Health in People with Hypothyroidism
www.newswise.com/articles/thy...
#endo2025 #endocrinesociety #hypothyroidism #thyroid #microbiome #IntestinalBacteria #Endocrinologists #endocrinology
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...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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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
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.
June 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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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
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 ...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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
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July 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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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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July 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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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
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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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...
156 Summer 25 | Society for Endocrinology
The Society for Endocrinology aims to promote the advancement of public education in endocrinology
www.endocrinology.org
June 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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📢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
June 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Raising A School-Age Kid? You Need To Know About 'Adrenarche'
Have you heard of this before?
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May 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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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

youtu.be/ijjFucvmh3M?...

#thyroid #WorldThyroidDay
What is your thyroid? BTF thyroid explainer video
YouTube video by BTFThyroid
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May 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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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
May 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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📣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
May 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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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
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!
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May 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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📢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
May 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Recombinant #TSH performs as well as #thyroid hormone withdrawal for #iodine-131 therapy with dosimetry for thyroid #cancer. Featured study in #JES. #OpenAccess.
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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
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May 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM