Bianco Lab

07/22/2026

Much has been achieved since we published the results of the first survey about hypothyroidism. I hope that strong participation in this survey will help us better understand the challenges faced by patients with hypothyroidism and identify opportunities to improve treatment and quality of life.
Antonio Bianco
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The University of Chicago is conducting a voluntary research study to better understand brain fog and other cognitive symptoms in people with hypothyroidism.
If you are interested in participating, the attached link will direct you to the survey and additional information about the project.
Thank you!
https://redcap.uchicago.edu/surveys/?s=89HLJLJE9CLY7778
Matthew Ettleson, MD
University of Chicago
Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism See less

05/27/2023

Despite hiccups here and there, therapy with LT4+LT3 for hypothyroidism is gaining momentum. We are discussing it daily; revising old dogmas with new research. It is critical that patients continue to advocate for better treatment options.

Debate continues on whether combination therapy or T4 alone is the best treatment for hypothyroidism Dr. Kaniksha Desai interviews Dr Antonio Bianco on the best treatment option.

04/20/2023

This is the Youtube link to the podcast "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" hosted by the Thyroid Foundation of Canada. I really enjoyed the 30 min of Q&A that followed. https://youtu.be/PGlYO_H4Gdc via

Dr. Bianco has written a book entitled, “Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do”. Dr. Bianco will discuss his book and...

04/11/2023

Hypothyroid and Still Experiencing Residual Symptoms?

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BG58pxU-StuisfFkETNuCA

03/12/2023

Por que tantos pacients com hipotireoidismo continuam se sentindo tão mal? Por que muitos médicos rejeitam os milhões de pacientes insistindo que nao se sentem bem apesar do tratamento; e por que os pacientes se viram repentinamente duvidando de décadas de ciência confiável e testada? Como o caso de hipotireoidismo retrocedeu de “fechado” para “aberto”? Mais importante, o que esses pacientes que continuam sofrendo podem fazer? Este livro conta essa história.

Resumo do livro: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo183892827.html

Compre o livro: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hypothyroidism-Treatment-Change-Patients/dp/0226823164/ref=zg_bs_227204_sccl_28/145-1082159-9112257?psc=1

02/14/2023

You can call in tomorrow and participate in the discussion.

Do you know the symptoms of Hypothyroidism? Medical Grand Round is LIVE on Wednesday at 8am ET. Dr. Steven Hodak and Dr. Mark Pochapin are talking with Dr. Antonio Bianco Bianco Lab UChicago Medicine and with Dr. Faisal Mahmood Harvard Medical School
We want your questions! 877-NYU-DOCS
Only on SiriusXM Channel 110!

02/13/2023

The NPR interview is available here. Hard to address everything when there is so much to say, but I think we talked about the most important things. Both Joe and Terry are wonderful hosts.
Show 1330: Rethinking Hypothyroidism https://peoplespharmacy.com/articles/show-1330-rethinking-hypothyroidism via

A leading thyroid researcher lays out why we should be rethinking hypothyroidism for patients who don't respond to standard treatment.

02/10/2023

I am going to be talking about hypothyroidism on "The People's Pharmacy - NPR" with Joe and Terry Graedon. Anyone can listen at 7 a.m. EST on February 11th and 3 p.m. EST on February 12th via www.wunc.org .

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