Subclinical Hypothyroidism Needs to be Identified Before Conception

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Other resource N3 the sars art projecthttp://www.sarsart.org/ the sars art projectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS SARS related art by varied artists.
Other resource N4 Drugs-DB.com: SARShttp://www.drugs-db.com/health/s/sars/sars-information.htm Drugs-DB.com: SARSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Includes definition, causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Other resource N5 CNN Special Report: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndromehttp://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/sars/index.html CNN Special Report: Severe Acute Respiratory SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Latest news reports, with symptoms list, media, and links.
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Other resource N9 'Atypical pneumonia' kills two in Chinahttp://www.abc.net.au/ra/newstories/RANewsStories_810968.htm 'Atypical pneumonia' kills two in ChinaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media A husband and wife have died in a Beijing hospital, but it is unknown whether these cases are related to the South China SARS outbreak. [Radio Australia News]
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Other resource N11 Mystery Outbreak's Global Reach Growshttp://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/news/0303/18pneumonia.html Mystery Outbreak's Global Reach GrowsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Update on the spreading disease. [The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
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Other resource N22 Case Studies in Endocrine Disordershttp://www.mcl.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/endocrine_cases/casesTop.html Case Studies in Endocrine DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders Seven cases containing clinical presentation followed by evaluative studies eventually leading to a diagnosis. Questions to answer along the way.
Other resource N23 Endotexthttp://www.endotext.org/ EndotextTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders Comprehensive online source of information on endocrine diseases, directed to physicians.
Other resource N24 Thyroid Answershttp://www.thyroidanswers.org/ Thyroid AnswersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid A resource for hypothyroid and hyperthyroidism information. Find the latest news on synthroid, and other treatments for symptoms.
Other resource N25 Thyroid Historyhttp://www.thyroidhistory.net/ Thyroid HistoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Contains articles of historical research and present studies. Includes diagnosis, treatment, and related diseases.
Other resource N26 MyThyroid.comhttp://www.mythyroid.com/ MyThyroid.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Patient-centered resource by a physician from Toronto. Discusses the various diseases and their related complications.
Other resource N27 The Merck Manual - Thyroid Disordershttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8a.htm The Merck Manual - Thyroid DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Covers the synthesis and release of hormones, the effects, and laboratory testing of thyroid function.
Other resource N28 EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Goiterhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/goiter.html EndocrineWeb - Thyroid GoiterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter Describes the causes of thyroid enlargement. Contains photos and illustrations.
Other resource N29 Pendred syndromehttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=pendredsyndrome Pendred syndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter A genetic condition associated with deafness and goiter.
Other resource N30 Thyroid Disordershttp://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_dis.html#Hypothyroidp Thyroid DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Primary, secondary, juvenile and congenital hypothyroidism by David W. Gardner M.D. Includes photos of patients.
Other resource N31 The Merck Manual - Hypothyroidismhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8e.htm The Merck Manual - HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation and treatment.
Other resource N32 eMedicine - Hypothyroidismhttp://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1145.htm eMedicine - HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology, symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings.
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Other resource N44 The National Womens Health Information Centerhttp://www.4woman.org/faq/graves.htm The National Womens Health Information CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Frequently asked questions about Graves' Disease and what could happen if left untreated.
Other resource N45 Thyroid Eye Diseasehttp://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/aa091399.htm?once=true& Thyroid Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Review of Graves' ophthalmopathy, including symptoms, treatments, information and resources.
Other resource N46 Pam B.'s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Journalhttp://www.webmosaics.com/thyroid/ Pam B.'s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease JournalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal story about fighting autoimmune thyroid disease. Includes resources and links.
Other resource N47 Graves Eye Diseasehttp://www.geocities.com/sumikolseki/GravesEyeFile.html Graves Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal account of the progression of Infiltrative Thyroid Ophthalmopathy that includes photographs of before, during, and after having surgery.
Other resource N48 Elaine Moore's Graves' Disease Education Sitehttp://www.elaine-moore.com/gravesdisease/ Elaine Moore's Graves' Disease Education SiteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal site intended for support and information on symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory tests, treatments, and Ophthalmopathy.
Other resource N49 MediBoard Networkhttp://www.mediboard.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum&f=1 MediBoard NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Bulletin board for patient to patient support of Graves' Disease.
Other resource N50 Thyroid Disordershttp://www.healthboards.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=122 Thyroid DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Message board and information on disease symptoms and treatments, including hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, plus a wide range of related problems.
Other resource N51 ThyroidDisease2http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThyroidDisease2/ ThyroidDisease2Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support An email list to learn more about this disease and to talk to others.
Other resource N52 Graves Disease and RAIhttp://groups.msn.com/GRAVESDISEASEANDRAI/ Graves Disease and RAITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Message board for people with this condition. Includes background information, personal stories, and links to related sites.
Other resource N53 The Endocrine Societyhttp://www.endo-society.org/ The Endocrine SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations World's largest organization devoted to the research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism. Founded in 1916.
Other resource N54 British Thyroid Foundationhttp://www.btf-thyroid.org British Thyroid FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations A patient-led charitable organisation dedicated to helping those with thyroid disorders.
Other resource N55 Thyroid Australiahttp://www.thyroid.org.au Thyroid AustraliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Provides personal support, counselling, information and training. Aims to raise awareness and interest in thyroid conditions.
Other resource N56 Thyroid Foundation of North Cumbria (TFNC)http://members.aol.com/TfncThyroid/TfncThyroid.htm Thyroid Foundation of North Cumbria (TFNC)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Offers support to thyroid sufferers and their families. Group meetings are held every month and a newsletter is produced.
Other resource N57 Light Of Life Foundation - checkyourneck.comhttp://www.checkyourneck.com/ Light Of Life Foundation - checkyourneck.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Offers support and programs to help educate patients, families, and doctors about thyroid cancer and how to beat it.
Other resource N58 Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Noduleshttp://www.aace.com/clin/guidelines/thyroid_nodules.pdf Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid NodulesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules AACE clinical practice guidelines. [PDF]
Other resource N59 eMedicine - Thyroid Nodulehttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3224.htm eMedicine - Thyroid NoduleTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Discusses laboratory evaluation, imaging studies, fine-needle aspiration biopsy, management of, and special considerations.
Other resource N60 ScienceDirect - Journal of Surgical Research : Value of thyroid scintigraphy in the era of cost containmenthttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WM6-4DKKKHG-7S&_user=10&_handle=B-WA-A-W-WVC-MsSAYVA-UUA-AAUAWYWYYZ-AUEYYZBZYZ- ScienceDirect - Journal of Surgical Research : Value of thyroid scintigraphy in the era of cost containmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Study indicates that the thyroid uptake scan in the evaluation of thyroid nodules in euthyroid patients lacks utility.
Other resource N61 Thyroid Function Testshttp://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_test.html Thyroid Function TestsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Total T4 (T4), Free T4 (FT4), Total T3 (T3), Resin T3 Uptake, sTSH (TSH), Antithyroid Antibodies, Reverse T3.
Other resource N62 BMJ - Thyroid function testshttp://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/321/7268/1080 BMJ - Thyroid function testsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Letters that discuss the reassessment of thyroid function tests.
Other resource N63 AACE - TSH Level Explanationhttp://www.aace.com/pub/tam2003/explanation.php AACE - TSH Level ExplanationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Discusses their recommendations and position on changing TSH scores.
Other resource N64 Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis) in Childhoodhttp://www.bsped.org.uk/NN/GRAVES.htm Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis) in ChildhoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Discusses the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook.
Other resource N65 Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Congenital Hypothyroidismhttp://www.tsh.org/disorders/pregnancy/newborns.html Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Congenital HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Discusses the cause, screening process, incidence and types, Low T4, and outcome.
Other resource N66 Health News Article | Reuters.com - Bullying Hurts Kids with Hormone Disordershttp://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=7142489 Health News Article | Reuters.com - Bullying Hurts Kids with Hormone DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Children with thyroid problems and other endocrine issues were more likely to show symptoms of psychological distress.
Other resource N67 BioMed Central | Abstract | Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and Approacheshttp://www.biomedcentral.com/1523-3782/6/451/abstract BioMed Central | Abstract | Hypothyroidism and Dyslipidemia: Modern Concepts and ApproachesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues Discusses the role of thyroid hormone in regulating the synthesis, metabolism, and mobilization of lipids.
Other resource N68 Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseaseshttp://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4960&nbr=3524&ss=6&xl=999 Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Overview of the differing types of pericarditis.
Other resource N69 Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated?http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/1/e9 Congenital Hypothyroidism and Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Associated?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Presents a case where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the fetal compartments, including ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and skin edema.
Other resource N70 Entrez PubMed - Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular systemhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15282446 Entrez PubMed - Thyroid hormone and the cardiovascular systemTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Changes in serum T(3) levels in patients with chronic congestive heart failure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism suggesting that patients may benefit from T(3).
Other resource N71 Titan Initiates Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase II Clinical Study of DITPA In Congestive Heart Failurehttp://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041214/nytu073_1.html Titan Initiates Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Phase II Clinical Study of DITPA In Congestive Heart FailureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Study will evaluate DITPA in the treatment of advanced congestive heart failure (CHF) associated with low serum thyroid hormone levels.
Other resource N72 Radium Experiment Assessment Projecthttp://forums.delphiforums.com/carsreap Radium Experiment Assessment ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies REAP, a delphi forum that is working to promote honest and ethical evaluation of the history of Nasopharyngeal Radium Irradiation (NRI), to promote a governmental and medical response to this public health issue.
Other resource N73 Potassium iodide pills: Protection against radiation exposurehttp://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/CC/00027.html Potassium iodide pills: Protection against radiation exposureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies Taking (KI) pills in the immediate aftermath of radioiodine exposure can prevent subsequent thyroid cancer.
Other resource N74 Ingenta - Musculoskeletal manifestations in patients with thyroid diseasehttp://www.ingenta.com/isis/searching/Expand/ingenta?pub=infobike://bsc/cend/2003/00000059/00000002/art00003 Ingenta - Musculoskeletal manifestations in patients with thyroid diseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal Discusses the prevalence of adhesive capsulitis, Dupuytren's contracture, trigger finger, limited joint mobility and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Other resource N75 Bone and Calcium Metabolism in Subclinical Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidismhttp://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/endocrj/50/6/657/_pdf Bone and Calcium Metabolism in Subclinical Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal Examines calcium and bone metabolism in subclinical thyroid disorders. Endocr J Vol. 50: 657-661, (2003).
Other resource N76 Calcium Supplements May Interfere With Thyroid Treatmenthttp://my.webmd.com/content/article/25/1728_58215 Calcium Supplements May Interfere With Thyroid TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Patients are urged to space their vitamins from their thyroxine replacement.
Other resource N77 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolismhttp://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/86/8/3579 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Study suggests that L-carnitine is effective in both reversing and preventing symptoms of hyperthyroidism and has a benefical effect on bone mineralization.
Other resource N78 eMedicine - Myxedema Coma or Crisishttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1581.htm eMedicine - Myxedema Coma or CrisisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Myxedema_Coma Discusses the life-threatening form of untreated hypothyroidism with physiological decompensation.
Other resource N79 Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Mild Hypothyroidismhttp://jnm.snmjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/10/1712 Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Mild HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders Discusses the emotional and cognitive abnormalities in adult hypothyroidism. From The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
Other resource N80 BioMed Central | Full text | Thyroid function in clinical subtypes of major depression: an exploratory studyhttp://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/4/6 BioMed Central | Full text | Thyroid function in clinical subtypes of major depression: an exploratory studyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders Evidence suggesting the presence of an autoimmune process affecting the thyroid gland in depressive patients.

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