Thyroid Ultrasound Overuse with Dr. Acosta

We are grateful to have guest lecturer, Dr. Gonzalo Acosta present "Overuse of Thyroid Ultrasound." After the lecture, Dr. Dev Abraham will join the discussion.
0:00 Webinar
2:26 Dr. Acosta presents
5:00 Dr. Acosta Discusses the Revolution of the Thyroid Ultrasound
The ultrasound (US) revolutionizes the detection of thyroid disease, offering critical insights into thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. It aids physicians in determining the extent of surgery needed pre-operatively and serves as an effective surveillance tool post-operatively. Due to its ability to detect even the smallest lesions, the use of US has seen a significant rise over the last decade.
10:00 Dr. Acosta Discusses the Overdiagnosis of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer incidence rises due to increased medical screening and imaging technologies, notably ultrasound. Global studies confirm that overdiagnosis is a key factor in this increase, characterized by a higher detected disease rate without an uptick in mortality.
25:00 Dr. Acosta Discusses the Drivers of Excessive Thyroid US Use
Excessive ultrasound use stems from the medical culture and consumer health behavior. Clinically, there's no consensus on appropriate ultrasound use, and a lack of awareness about the risks of thyroid cancer overdiagnosis and overtreatment persists. Physicians often act out of litigation fears or concerns about receiving negative feedback, while patients pursue diagnoses for nonspecific symptoms, potentially leading to unnecessary or false positive results.
37:14 Dr. Abraham presents
49:54 Discussion with Q&A
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