FACT CHECK: Ad of unregistered thyroid drug misrepresents foreign doctors

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FactCheck: The ad uses a video of an American doctor, and a photo of a Japanese doctor. FactsFirstPH

An American doctor and Japanese doctor advertise the use of a thyroid medicine to treat thyroid tumors, goiter, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.

A clip of Dr. Jacob Goldberger, a general surgeon, is at the top of a video advertisement of Thyroid Mana, a tablet that can supposedly treat thyroid problems. The post containing the claim redirects to a website that has an interface like the mobile version of PhilStar Global. On the website, Dr. AMANO TakihiroWhy we fact-checked this:The facts:of Health Matters, featuring Dr. Jacob Goldberger, a general surgeon from Fort Mayers, Florida, was used in the video advertisement of Thyroid Mana. Health Matters is a program of Lee Health, produced in partnership with the Lee Memorial public health system in Florida.

Goldberger in the clip, discussed goiter – what it is about, its causes, and ways it can be addressed and removed. The doctor did not mention any product that treats thyroid problems. He, however, said that it is important to consult a doctor to determine the cause and respond to it appropriately. , on the other hand, is not affiliated with the said institute. He is an honorary director of Sanno Medical Center, and a professor at the International University of Health and Welfare.

 

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