Medical Note Supports Japan Thyroid Association's Awareness Campaign for World Thyroid Day on May 25

Medical Note (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuki Kobayashi) announces its endorsement of the thyroid disease awareness campaign conducted by the Japan Thyroid Association in conjunction with "World Thyroid Day," held annually on May 25.

## Background and Objective: The Challenge of Thyroid Disease

Thyroid disease symptoms often resemble conditions like menopause, depression, or fatigue, leading to many cases being overlooked or requiring significant time for a proper diagnosis. It is particularly common among women, with an estimated millions of potential patients in Japan. Since many thyroid conditions can be controlled with appropriate diagnosis and treatment, early medical consultation is crucial.

Since 2016, the Japan Thyroid Association has conducted awareness activities, such as holding public seminars across Japan, to coincide with World Thyroid Day, which was established by the European Thyroid Association in 2008 to promote recognition and understanding of thyroid health and treatment progress. This year, the association is launching new initiatives, including information dissemination via its website and social media.

As one of Japan's largest medical information media platforms, Medical Note supports World Thyroid Day and the Japan Thyroid Association's efforts to provide society with accurate knowledge about thyroid diseases, encouraging early detection, timely treatment, and informed medical choices.

## About Medical Note

Medical Note is a company driven by the vision of "connecting doctors and patients," aiming to create a society where everyone can navigate medical care with confidence.

It operates the medical information platform "Medical Note," providing reliable, evidence-based information to the public with the support of approximately 4,500 doctors and clinical experts. The company specializes in disease areas with significant challenges, such as rare and intractable diseases.

By integrating physical and digital platforms, Medical Note strives to make healthcare more accessible and empower everyone to choose the best medical care.