Endocrine Center Video Library
Is My Adrenal Nodule Causing Me to Gain Weight?
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses adrenal nodules and the likelihood that they can cause weight gain. She reviews the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome (excess cortisol).
How to Choose a Parathyroid Surgeon
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses important factors to consider when choosing a parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.
Recovery Tips After Parathyroid Surgery
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses what to expect during recovery from parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, and what patients can do to smooth the recovery process.
Am I Too Old to Have Parathyroid Surgery?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, and how patient age influences the decision for surgery.
High PTH Levels After Parathyroid Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses what to do when the PTH level is high after parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.
Foods to Eat When You Have Osteoporosis
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses the importance of nutrition in managing osteoporosis. She reviews calcium and vitamin D rich foods.
Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews the diagnosis and treatment of normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition characterized by a high PTH level and a normal blood calcium level.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Thyroid Nodules: An Introduction
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides an overview of thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a new minimally invasive treatment for benign thyroid nodules.
Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation RFA Right for Me? Part One
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews eligibility for thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.
Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Right for Me? Part Two
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses instances where thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may not be the ideal treatment choice.
Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: What to Expect on the Day of the Procedure
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides a step-by-step description of the patient experience during thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
BRAF Mutation in Thyroid Cancer
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses the importance of the BRAF V600E mutation in thyroid cancer, and how it influences both treatment and prognosis.
Choosing the Right Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses different treatment options for thyroid cancer, including active surveillance, thyroid lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, and lymph node removal.
Has My Thyroid Cancer Spread?
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses how to determine whether thyroid cancer has spread to nearby organs, lymph nodes, and even outside the neck to distant locations in the body.
Medullary Thyroid Cancer: An Overview
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, provides an overview of medullary thyroid cancer, an uncommon form of thyroid cancer that sometimes runs in families.
I Have a Thyroid Nodule, Should I Be Worried About Cancer?
Dr. Masha Livhits, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses thyroid nodules and the risk of thyroid cancer. The roles of ultrasound evaluation and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy are reviewed.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Dr. Melissa Lechner, UCLA Health endocrinologist, provides an overview of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a common inflammatory (autoimmune) thyroid condition that is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland).
Medications to Stop Before Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, reviews medications that should be stopped before endocrine surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal glands. These include diabetes drugs, weight loss drugs, and blood thinners.
I Have Symptoms of Hypothyroidism but My TSH Is Normal
Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw, UCLA Health endocrinologist, addresses the difficult question of what to do when a patient has symptoms compatible with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) but the thyroid blood tests are normal.
Taking Calcium After Thyroid Surgery
Dr. Michael Yeh, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, discusses how to take calcium after total thyroidectomy.
Taking Care of Your Voice Before, During and After Thyroid Surgery
Dr. James Wu, UCLA Health endocrine surgeon, explains the importance of protecting the voice and voice nerves (recurrent laryngeal nerve and external laryngeal nerve) around the time of thyroid surgery.