The National Academy of Hypothyroidism (NAH) (ww.Nahypothyroidism.org) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the dissemination of new information on the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
The NAH aims to:
- Improve physician, endocrinologist, healthcare provider and patient understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
- Advance the standards of care for hypothyroidism and its associated diseases.
- To disseminate new knowledge that leads to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
- To implement change in “standard” endocrinological dogma that has historically left the majority of patients misdiagnosed as euthyroid (normal thyroid) based on the use of inaccurate out-dated “standard” blood tests.
- To implement change in the “standard” treatment of hypothyroidism that has historically left the majority of patients with suboptimal treatment.
- To establish and guide public policies on new concepts on the causes, diagnosis, and management of hypothyroidism and related disorders.
- To be an advocate for thyroid specialists who are knowledgeable about new concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
- Review, develop and implement training programs and education for physicians.
- Provide a thought leadership role for fields and industries associated with the treatment of hypothyroidism.
To learn more about the NAH, visit their website at http://www.nahypothyroidism.org/
The National Academy of Hypothyroidism Board Members:
Kent Holtorf, M.D.
Denis Wilson, M.D.
David Brownstein,
Michael Friedman, N.D.
Mary Shomon