Thyroid Dysfunction Impacts on the Digestive System

Activity Title

Thyroid Dysfunction Impacts on the Digestive System

Description

This learning activity addresses the GI manifestations that can occur with thyroid diseases. An overview of how thyroid hormones affect activities of the liver and hepatic metabolism are additionally covered. Laboratory testing is discussed in relation to both GI and thyroid diseases.

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for clinical and scientific laboratory professionals, physician - scientists who have an interest in thyroid disease.

Learning Objectives

After completing the activity, the participant should be better able to:

Summarize the signs and symptoms of thyroid disease on the GI tract.
Define the necessary relationship between the thyroid and the liver, while understanding necessary laboratory tests.
Compare and analyze how autoimmune diseases affect proper thyroid function.

Instruction Level: Intermediate

Speaker

Jeffrey M. Jacobs, MD
Gastroenterologist
Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC
Glenview, IL

Mark A. Lupo, MD
Founder and Medical Director
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Florida State University, College of Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Sarasota, Florida

Duration

1.0 hour

Release and Expiration Dates

Release Date: August 15, 2025
Expiration Date: August 15, 2027

Disclosures

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity.

Jeffrey M. Jacobs, MD
-Nothing to disclose

Mark A. Lupo, MD
-Consulting: Interpace Diagnostics, Elsai, Abbvie, Horizon Therapeutics
-Contracted Research: Roche, Quidel-Ortho, Takeda
-Honoraria: Elsai, Interpace Diagnostics, Abbvie, Quidel-Ortho
-Speakers Bureau: Elsai, Interpace Diagnostics, Abbvie, Quidel-Ortho

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Medium Used

This program has been made available online.

Commercial Support Statement

This activity is provided by the QuidelOrtho Corporation.

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