Events
World Thyroid Day is observed on May 25th every year, and this year’s theme is “Thyroid Disease and Artificial Intelligence” with objective of Raising awareness about thyroid diseases and promoting early detection and treatment.
The event aims to raise awareness about thyroid diseases and their impact on overall health, particularly in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, children, and senior citizens.
World Thyroid Day, 25th May : Small Gland Big Impact
Healthcity Vistaar Hospital is organising 2 days (24th &25th May) of activities to promote thyroid awareness.
Specific details about this awareness campaign are :
- 1) Free consultations to patients having thyroid issues.
- 2) Free Thyroid profile testing
- 3) Free ultrasound neck for patients who have thyroid nodules also known as Goitre.
Key Aspects of World Thyroid Day:
Theme: Thyroid Disease and Artificial Intelligence
Activities conducted at Healthcity Vistaar Hospital by our consultants :
- 1) Dr. Arun Pande (Chief Consultant and Head Endocrinology)
- 2) Dr. Navneet Tripathi (Chief Consultant and head Breast and Endocrine surgery).
- 3) Dr Pande emphasised the importance of proper treatment of hypothyroidism. Thyroxine hormone supplemention helps to optimise metabolism and function of all organs.
- 4) Dr Navneet discussed the increased incidence of thyroid nodules in north India. Use of rock salt or sendha namak increases the incidence of thyroid nodules. About 10% thyroid nodules can have thyroid cancer as well.
- 5) Dr Pooja Ramakant, Additional professor, Endocrine surgery dept KGMU also joined the morning awareness campaign.
In front of local community, the campaign was kicked off to promote healthy lifestyle choices and prevent thyroid diseases.
