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EBioMedicine November 2023 PMID 37884429

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk.

Maaike van Gerwen, Elena Colicino, Haibin Guan, Georgia Dolios, Girish N Nadkarni, Roel C H Vermeulen, Mary S Wolff, Manish Arora, Eric M Genden, Lauren M Petrick

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The overall tone reflects a moderate agreement with the publication's findings, as seen in remarks about the evidence supporting PFAS's role in thyroid cancer and calls for increased awareness of bioaccumulation. Many discussions include phrases like 'should talk more' or 'affects because it bioaccumulates,' indicating a desire for greater attention to this issue, which emphasizes its potential health impact and relevance for public health awareness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings linking PFAS exposure to increased thyroid cancer risk, showing support for the article’s conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants demonstrated moderate interest by citing related research and emphasizing the importance of bioaccumulation and further discussion.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to studies, potential health impacts, and calls for increased awareness, indicating a thoughtful level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight concerns about the widespread presence of PFAS and its bioaccumulation, suggesting some awareness of its significant health implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines the link between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and thyroid cancer, particularly focusing on plasma PFAS levels in patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer and healthy controls.
  • Researchers found a significant association, revealing that a doubling of a specific PFAS compound (n-PFOS) increases the rate of thyroid cancer diagnosis by 56%, and similar results were observed for those with papillary thyroid cancer.
  • The findings highlight the potential risk of PFAS exposure in contributing to thyroid cancer and emphasize the need for further research on this global health concern.
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Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk" https://t.co/k6ycsW5k1M

Oct 25, 2023 · 12 likes · 7 shares · 25,253 followers View post →
うちまめ
@ommzk · X

ペルフルオロアルキル物質およびポリフルオロアルキル物質（PFAS）への曝露と甲状腺がんのリスク Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk - eBioMedicine https://t.co/sgmThef26i

Oct 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,348 followers View post →
Theodore Morley
@MorleyTheodore · X

@natfriedman PFOS/PFOA have a fair amount of evidence such as the following study: https://t.co/n9buvTM3AR And an observational one here: https://t.co/4vEUtvxcUP

May 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 203 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

目の分析では、n-PFOSの暴露と甲状腺がんリスクとの間に正の相関が認められました。また、ペルフルオロノナン酸、ペルフルオロオクチルホスホン酸、ペルフルオロヘキサンスルホン酸など、いくつかのPFASとの間にも正の相関が認められました。https://t.co/By6Hq2TQfX

Nov 5, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 922 followers View post →
MedChem & ONCo&
@MedChem314 · X

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk https://t.co/NcC8EjUdWe

Oct 27, 2023 · 1 like · 588 followers View post →
Yolanda PAEZ
@myolandapaez · X

¡¡Cuidado!! afecta por que se bioacumula, deberíamos hablar más https://t.co/Yb4TpXmQAN https://t.co/0tCfSpnBas

Nov 1, 2023 · 1 like · 41 followers View post →

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Theodore Morley
@MorleyTheodore · X

@natfriedman PFOS/PFOA have a fair amount of evidence such as the following study: https://t.co/n9buvTM3AR And an observational one here: https://t.co/4vEUtvxcUP

May 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 203 followers View post →
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https://t.co/4RMpLyh8Vv Using non-stick cookware may increase the risk of thyroid #Cancer? Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published a study titled "Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk... #thyroidcancer

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Ryu-ron
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RT @sarekore: 目の分析では、n-PFOSの暴露と甲状腺がんリスクとの間に正の相関が認められました。また、ペルフルオロノナン酸、ペルフルオロオクチルホスホン酸、ペルフルオロヘキサンスルホン酸など、いくつかのPFASとの間にも正の相関が認められました。https://…

Nov 5, 2023 · 1 share · 794 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

目の分析では、n-PFOSの暴露と甲状腺がんリスクとの間に正の相関が認められました。また、ペルフルオロノナン酸、ペルフルオロオクチルホスホン酸、ペルフルオロヘキサンスルホン酸など、いくつかのPFASとの間にも正の相関が認められました。https://t.co/By6Hq2TQfX

Nov 5, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 922 followers View post →
Yolanda PAEZ
@myolandapaez · X

¡¡Cuidado!! afecta por que se bioacumula, deberíamos hablar más https://t.co/Yb4TpXmQAN https://t.co/0tCfSpnBas

Nov 1, 2023 · 1 like · 41 followers View post →
Nous Aimons AIMer
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk - eBioMedicine https://t.co/WCIDpowl2O

Oct 29, 2023 · 269 followers View post →
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RT @ToshiyukiHorie: "Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk" https://t.co/k6ycsW5k1M

Oct 28, 2023 · 7 shares · 20 followers View post →
MedChem & ONCo&
@MedChem314 · X

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk https://t.co/NcC8EjUdWe

Oct 27, 2023 · 1 like · 588 followers View post →
Ryu-ron
@rz733375 · X

RT @ommzk: ペルフルオロアルキル物質およびポリフルオロアルキル物質（PFAS）への曝露と甲状腺がんのリスク Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk - eB…

Oct 27, 2023 · 1 share · 794 followers View post →
うちまめ
@ommzk · X

ペルフルオロアルキル物質およびポリフルオロアルキル物質（PFAS）への曝露と甲状腺がんのリスク Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk - eBioMedicine https://t.co/sgmThef26i

Oct 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,348 followers View post →
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RT @ToshiyukiHorie: "Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk" https://t.co/k6ycsW5k1M

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RT @ToshiyukiHorie: "Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk" https://t.co/k6ycsW5k1M

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RT @ToshiyukiHorie: "Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk" https://t.co/k6ycsW5k1M

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Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer risk" https://t.co/k6ycsW5k1M

Oct 25, 2023 · 12 likes · 7 shares · 25,253 followers View post →