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A male patient having his thyroid/neck examined by a doctor

The Role of 68-Gallium-DOTATATE-PET/CT in the Imaging of Metastatic Thyroid Cancer

Did you know your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate body temperature, heart rate and metabolism? Physicians want to explore a better method to detect thyroid tumors by using a compound called 68Gallium-DOTATATE. This compound may bind to a tumor and make it visible during a PET/CT scan. This information will help guide future research and treatment.

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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 800-411-1222 and refer to study 000079-DK.
The Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment with Beta-3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists

The Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment with Beta-3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists

Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needed for a research study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Researchers want to learn more about how a medication may be used to help your body's insulin work better and if this can improve your overall metabolic health.
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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 800-411-1222 and refer to study 17-DK-0054.
Nicotinamide Riboside and Ketone Metabolism

Nicotinamide Riboside and Ketone Metabolism

Dr. Kevin Hall and his team at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) are seeking male volunteers aged 18-65 and female volunteers aged 18-50 for a study on how low-carb (ketogenic) diets, with or without an investigational dietary supplement called Nicotinamide Riboside, impacts energy levels and metabolism during sleep.
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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 800-411-1222 and refer to study 001690-DK.
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