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Site description: Study on thyroid function and first weeks of pregnancy and the major role of T4.
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| Previous 10 | EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy | http://www.endocrineweb.com/pregnancy.html EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Discusses hypothyroid and hyperthyroid issues and overlooked symptoms of new mothers. |
| Previous | Endotext.com - Endocrinology of Pregnancy, Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy | http://www.endotext.org/pregnancy/pregnancy1/pregnancy1.htm Endotext.com - Endocrinology of Pregnancy, Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Ontogenesis of fetal thyroid function, maternal contribution, placental transfer of hormone, amniotic fluid and detection of fetal thyroid dysfunction. |
| Random 1 | Byatec Containers | http://www.baytec.net/ Byatec Containers | Top/Science/Environment/Environmental_Health/Products_and_Services On line sales of anthrax test kit. |
| Random 2 | AMPUTex | http://www.amputex.com/ AMPUTex | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Amputee Amputee devotee online community. Photos, drawings, articles, stories, news, forum, dating. |
| Random 3 | Handbook of Medical Informatics, Musen, J.H. and Van Bemmel, J.H. | http://www.mihandbook.stanford.edu/handbook/home.htm Handbook of Medical Informatics, Musen, J.H. and Van Bemmel, J.H. | Top/Health/Medicine/Informatics/Journals_and_Publications A comprehensive and well indexed text and web site combined detailing the essentials of Health (Medical) Informatics. A useful introduction to those interested in the growing field. |
| Random 4 | Optimized EDM | http://www.optimizededm.com/ Optimized EDM | Top/Business/Industrial_Goods_and_Services/Casting,_Molding,_Machining/Machine_Shops/Electrical_Discharge_Machining/O Specializes in electrical discharge machining work. End products include disk drive tooling, semi-conductor parts, tool and die jobs, plastic injection molds, and close tolerance, fine finish medical and aerospace components. |
| Random 5 | Milpitas Health and Fitness | http://www.milpitasfitness.com Milpitas Health and Fitness | Top/Health/Fitness/Gyms/North_America/United_States/California Large gym providing personal training, aerobics, raquetball, basketball, free weights and cardio equipment. |
| Next | Hashimoto's Thyroiditis | http://www.thyroidmanager.org/Chapter8/8-contents.htm Hashimoto's Thyroiditis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis An in depth look at this disease including a historical review, pathology, encephalopathy, postpartum thyroid disease, iodide metabolism, diagnosis and therapy. |
| Next 10 | Inflammatory Diseases of the Thyroid | http://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/1694.html Inflammatory Diseases of the Thyroid | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Acute and chronic thyroiditis from the Grand Rounds Archive, for a discussion at The Baylor College of Medicine. Information for health care professionals. |
| Random 1 | Agatha Hansen and Rafael Holody | http://members.rogers.com/dancing Agatha Hansen and Rafael Holody | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Ballroom/Dancers Provides short information about an Ontario youth ballroom dancer. |
| Random 4 | United Hospital | http://www.unitedhospital.com/ United Hospital | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Minnesota/Localities/S/Saint_Paul/Health/Hospitals A premier acute care medical facility in St. Paul, MN. United is licensed for 572 beds, offers staffing privileges to more than 1,000 physicians and employs more than 3,000 men and women dedicated to a vision of offering superior service and the highest quality of clinical care. |
| Random 4 | Health Sciences Library: Tuskegee Syphilis Study | http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/hsl/history/tuskegee.html Health Sciences Library: Tuskegee Syphilis Study | Top/Health/Reproductive_Health/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Syphilis/Tuskegee_Experiment looks at the legacy of the Macon County, Alabama study that denied nearly 400 African American males treatment for Syphilis. |
| Next 70 | T4 vs T4/T3 Controversy: Articles, Info | http://thyroid.about.com/cs/t3controversy/ T4 vs T4/T3 Controversy: Articles, Info | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer List of articles about the T3/T4 debate - whether long term thyroid hormone replacement therapy should include both drugs or just T4. |
| Previous 70 | Infants of mothers with over- or under-active thyroid may have vision processing problems | http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_09_30_rovet.html Infants of mothers with over- or under-active thyroid may have vision processing problems | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Despite treatment there are subtle deficits that include difficulty distinguishing between colors and impaired contrast sensitivity, according to a new study. |
| Next 170 | The Australian Addison's Disease Association | http://www.addisons.org.au/index.html The Australian Addison's Disease Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Adrenal/Addison's_Disease Up to date information for the medical profession and patients alike. Support for patients. |
| Previous 170 | InteliHealth - Hypothyroidism | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=10866&p=~br,IHW|~st,24479|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| InteliHealth - Hypothyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Harvard Medical School's consumer health information. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. |
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| Previous 270 | Sars-Advice.com | http://www.sars-advice.com Sars-Advice.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS General information and guidelines for travellers. [English, German and French.] |
| Other resource N0 | SARS Message Board | http://www.sarsmessageboard.com/ SARS Message Board | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Areas covered includes news, treatment, research and travel. |
| Other resource N1 | Australian Dept of Health and Aging | http://www.health.gov.au/sars/index.htm Australian Dept of Health and Aging | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS Surveillence updates, and information for healthcare staff, border and airport staff, and the general public. |
| Other resource N2 | ZoeMed, Inc. - Lung Life Center | http://www.sarsinformation.org/ ZoeMed, Inc. - Lung Life Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS A patient-friendly site providing comprehensive information about SARS and board certified pulmonologists available to answer your questions. |
| Other resource N3 | CBC News: SARS - The Mystery Illness | http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/sars.html CBC News: SARS - The Mystery Illness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Background information, worldwide and Canadian disease statistics, and archived news stories from this public network. |
| Other resource N4 | washingtonpost.com: SARS | http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/health/conditioncenter/sars/ washingtonpost.com: SARS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media News coverage from the Associated Press and staff reporters, including local stories from the Washington, DC, US metropolitan area. |
| Other resource N5 | School closed after three students fall ill | http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1035779893373&call_pageid=968332188492& School closed after three students fall ill | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media A Scarborough elementary school has been closed for the rest of the week after three kindergarten students came down with fevers. Officials stress that the fevers are not known to be SARS. [The Toronto Star] |
| Other resource N6 | Breakthrough in Fight Against Super-Pneumonia | http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993536 Breakthrough in Fight Against Super-Pneumonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media A diagnostic test for the virus, with information and related stories and links. [New Scientist] |
| Other resource N7 | Taiwan demands separate representation in WHO pneumonia outbreak | http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/detail.asp?ID=35992&GRP=B Taiwan demands separate representation in WHO pneumonia outbreak | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Because China blocks international agencies from recognizing Taiwan, the World Health Organization has never been able to help the island cope with epidemics. [China Post] |
| Other resource N8 | Virus Causing Deadly Pneumonia Revealed | http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993517 Virus Causing Deadly Pneumonia Revealed | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Indications that Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a member of the paramyxovirus family. [New Scientist] |
| Other resource N9 | Mystery Illness Continues to Spread | http://www.msnbc.com/news/885653.asp Mystery Illness Continues to Spread | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Review of SARS cases and possible causes. [MSNBC] |
| Other resource N10 | World Gears up for 'Killer Flu' | http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,6119,2-10-1462_1334750,00.html World Gears up for 'Killer Flu' | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Disease information and containment efforts. [News24] |
| Other resource N11 | Officials Say Fatal Asia Malady Could be a Flu or a New Virus | http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1047885174259500.xml Officials Say Fatal Asia Malady Could be a Flu or a New Virus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media "A deadly, mysterious respiratory illness spread largely among health care workers in Asia could be a new strain of flu or even an exotic virus passed from animals to people, a health official said yesterday." [The Star-Ledger] |
| Other resource N12 | SARS Toll Rises to 78 Worldwide | http://english.eastday.com/epublish/gb/paper1/862/class000100022/hwz125669.htm SARS Toll Rises to 78 Worldwide | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media The epidemic has been brought under control in China, and good hygiene will prevent further spread in Hong Kong. [Shanghai Daily] |
| Other resource N13 | Do Surgical Masks Stop SARS? | http://slate.msn.com/id/2081235/ Do Surgical Masks Stop SARS? | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Analysis showing that common masks offer only limited protection, but that the perception of protection may be more important. [Slate] |
| Other resource N14 | Status of the SARS outbreak | http://www.who.int/csr/sarsarchive/2003_04_11/en/print.html Status of the SARS outbreak | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Overview of events since recognition of this outbreak as major global concern. Explains why this is more serious than outbreaks of other new infectious diseases in the last years. [WHO] |
| Other resource N15 | Doctor Alleges Beijing Cover-Up Over SARS Crisis | http://www.thescotsman.co.uk/international.cfm?id=417512003 Doctor Alleges Beijing Cover-Up Over SARS Crisis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media A senior Chinese physician accused his government yesterday of covering up details of the spread of the SARS virus in Beijing, raising fears that the crisis may be worse than previously thought. [The Scotsman] |
| Other resource N16 | CBC News: Disclosure - Dead Silence | http://www.cbc.ca/disclosure/archives/031118_sars/main.html CBC News: Disclosure - Dead Silence | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media The Chinese government was accused of failing to disclose the outbreak of SARS, but where was the World Health Organization in all of this? |
| Other resource N17 | Executive Order on Quarantinable Diseases | http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2003pres/20030404a.html Executive Order on Quarantinable Diseases | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Statement from US HHS director that the Public Health Service has added SARS to the list of quarantinable communicable diseases, in order to keep all options open. |
| Other resource N18 | Pneumonia Causes Panic in Guangdong Province | http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/326/7386/416 Pneumonia Causes Panic in Guangdong Province | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media In the absence of official information, rumors magnified the epidemic out of proportion. [bmj.com, formerly British Medical Journal] |
| Other resource N19 | Canadian Content - Toronto and the aftermath of SARS | http://www.canadiancontent.net/commtr/itemid164.html Canadian Content - Toronto and the aftermath of SARS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Looks at the aftermath of the Canadian SARS epidemic in 2003. |
| Other resource N20 | Clinical Practice Guidelines for Endocrinologists | http://www.aace.com/clinguideindex.htm Clinical Practice Guidelines for Endocrinologists | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has published 9 sets of clinical guidelines for endocrine conditions and 2 position statements. They are available hear for reading and printing at this site. |
| Other resource N21 | Hypothalamic Hamartoma Support Page | http://www.geocities.com/hhugs2001/ Hypothalamic Hamartoma Support Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders Support resources for children and families dealing with this rare endocrine tumor. Information about the function of the hypothalamus; this syndrome and its symptoms, including gelastic seizures; treatments; and personal stories. Includes MRI images. |
| Other resource N22 | European Euthyroid Project | http://euthyroid.org European Euthyroid Project | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Examining the role of thyroid hormone in neurodevelopment. |
| Other resource N23 | Health Central - Thyroid Disorders | http://www.healthcentral.com/centers/OneCenter.cfm?center=Thyroid_Disorders Health Central - Thyroid Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Illustrations, definitions, causes, risk factors, symptoms, tests, and treatment. |
| Other resource N24 | eMedicine Health - Thyroid Problems Overview | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/13571-1.asp eMedicine Health - Thyroid Problems Overview | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Consumer health information. Lists the causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of thyroid illness. |
| Other resource N25 | Thyroid Disease Manager | http://www.thyroidmanager.org/ Thyroid Disease Manager | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid Features a complete analysis of thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, nodules, cancer, and aspects of physiology. |
| Other resource N26 | MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information on Thyroid Disease | http://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid/focus.htm MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information on Thyroid Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid An in-depth look at this gland and its role in preserving health. |
| Other resource N27 | eMedicine - Goiter | http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic916.htm eMedicine - Goiter | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter James R Mulinda, MD, FACP, FACE describes the background, pathophysiology, frequency, and clinical features of thyroid enlargement. |
| Other resource N28 | MedicineNet - Pendred Syndrome - Hearing Loss and communication disorders | http://www.medicinenet.com/pendred_syndrome/article.htm MedicineNet - Pendred Syndrome - Hearing Loss and communication disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Goiter An inherited autosomal recessive condition which consists of deafness from the time of birth and enlargement of the thyroid gland. |
| Other resource N29 | MedicineNet - Hypothyroidism | http://www.medicinenet.com/Art.asp?li=MNI&ag=Y&ArticleKey=914 MedicineNet - Hypothyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Description, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information about secondary hypothyroidism which is related to an abnormality in the pituitary gland. |
| Other resource N30 | The American Thyroid Association - Hypothyroidism | http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Hypo_brochure.pdf The American Thyroid Association - Hypothyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Patient brochure covering symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of underactive thyroid gland.[PDF format] |
| Other resource N31 | Abbott Diagnostics - Hypothyroidism | http://www.abbottdiagnostics.com/Your_Health/Thyroid/Disorders/hypo.cfm Abbott Diagnostics - Hypothyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Lists the most common causes, including Hashimoto's, and discusses symptoms and diagnosis. |
| Other resource N32 | Hypothyroidism (Myxedema) - David L. Hoffmann | http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/immune/hypothyroid.htm Hypothyroidism (Myxedema) - David L. Hoffmann | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid HealthWorld Online provides signs, symptoms, and discusses alternative therapies for low thyroid function. |
| Other resource N33 | Thyroid Disease Support Blog | http://thyroidhost.blogspot.com/ Thyroid Disease Support Blog | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Weblogs Community based site that features news and articles, area to post comments and submit educational information. |
| Other resource N34 | Endocrine Web - Hyperthyroidism | http://www.endocrineweb.com/hyper1.html Endocrine Web - Hyperthyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid An introduction that features common symptoms, signs, the causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes pregnancy issues. |
| Other resource N35 | Molly b.'s Thyroid Pages | http://thyroid.trishs.net/ Molly b.'s Thyroid Pages | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Personal experience with multinodular goiter, thyroid cyst, symptoms and treatment. Includes general information and a forum. |
| Other resource N36 | Virtual Hospital - Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders: Thyroid Storm | http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter06/14-6.html Virtual Hospital - Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders: Thyroid Storm | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid A severe life-threatening form of hyperthyroidism. Includes the causes and treatment. |
| Other resource N37 | Frequently Asked Questions About Graves' Disease | http://www.ngdf.org/faq.htm Frequently Asked Questions About Graves' Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease An overview provided by the National Graves' Disease Foundation. |
| Other resource N38 | VisionChannel - Graves' Ophthalmopathy | http://www.visionchannel.net/graves/ VisionChannel - Graves' Ophthalmopathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Learn about diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease which may occur long before, at the same time as, or long after being diagnosed and treated. |
| Other resource N39 | Graves' - Treatment of Children and Neonates | http://www.thyroidmanager.org/Chapter11/11_children.htm Graves' - Treatment of Children and Neonates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Special considerations in the management of thyrotoxicosis in utero and in children. |
| Other resource N40 | Postgraduate Medicine - The Many 'Faces' of Graves' Disease | http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/10_15_99/felz.htm Postgraduate Medicine - The Many 'Faces' of Graves' Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Practical diagnostic testing and management options. Includes CME learning objectives, biochemical markers, causes of thyrotoxicosis, and disorders that mimic high gland function. |
| Other resource N41 | Thyrolink | http://www.thyrolink.com/patients/english.html Thyrolink | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Information regarding Graves' Disease as the leading cause of hyperthyroidism as well as other causes. |
| Other resource N42 | Graves' Eye Disease | http://www.thyroid.ca/Guides/HG07.html Graves' Eye Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Learn about clinical features and treatment for this condition also known as thyroid eye disease (TED) or Graves' Opthalmopathy (GO). From the Thyroid Foundation of Canada. |
| Other resource N43 | Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' Disease) | http://www.steen-hall.com/graves.html Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' Disease) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Explains exophthalmos, edema and dry eye associated with TED. |
| Other resource N44 | Entrez-PubMed | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11570980&dopt=Abstract Entrez-PubMed | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Medical Abstract from BMC Nuclear Med regarding the optimal dose of I-131 for treatment of Graves' disease. |
| Other resource N45 | My Personal War With Graves' Disease! | http://mypersonalwar.tripod.com/ My Personal War With Graves' Disease! | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease A personal site that discusses the importance of early detection and correct diagnosis. |
| Other resource N46 | Abbott Laboratories: Graves' Disease | http://abbottdiagnostics.com/Your_Health/Thyroid/Disorders/graves.cfm Abbott Laboratories: Graves' Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Symptoms, classic clinical signs and diagnostics. |
| Other resource N47 | Thyroid LISTSERV Discussion Group | http://www.immune.com/thyroid/ Thyroid LISTSERV Discussion Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Email list that covers all aspects of conditions and diseases. Offers an archive with keyword search. |
| Other resource N48 | Thyroid Disease Information Source | http://www.thyroid-info.com/community.htm Thyroid Disease Information Source | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Open forum by Mary Shomon where you can exchange support on alternative therapies and weight loss via email listserv format. |
| Other resource N49 | Thyroid Disease Chat Center | http://thyroidhost.proboards30.com/ Thyroid Disease Chat Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Discussion forum for patients with Hashimoto's or Graves' Disease and who suffer from high or low gland function. Provides news articles, nutrition, self improvement, and healthier living. |
| Other resource N50 | Graves Disease Support Club | http://www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/gravessupport Graves Disease Support Club | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Forum to discuss its symptoms, treatment options, current research and coping with this disease. |
| Other resource N51 | AACE Online | http://www.aace.com/ AACE Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. |
| Other resource N52 | Asia and Oceania Thyroid Association | http://www.aota.or.kr Asia and Oceania Thyroid Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Offers articles, lists future meetings, related links and contact information. |
| Other resource N53 | American Foundation Of Thyroid Patients | http://thyroidfoundation.org/ American Foundation Of Thyroid Patients | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Non-profit organization that provides thyroid education. Volunteers, many of whom are thyroid patients staff the foundation. Medical information is guided by a group of specialty physicians who treat thyroid patients. |
| Other resource N54 | Thyroid Foundation of Canada | http://www.thyroid.ca/index.html Thyroid Foundation of Canada | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Thyroid educational materials including online videos, public meetings, and articles. Version Francais available. |
| Other resource N55 | European Thyroid Association | http://www.eurothyroid.com European Thyroid Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Aims are to promote knowledge in the thyroid field (fundamental and clinical) and improve knowledge of the thyroid gland and its diseases. Find a notice board, events, and a newsletter. |
| Other resource N56 | Thyroid Nodules | http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/endo/thyndl/thyndllist.htm Thyroid Nodules | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Guidance on diagnosis and treatment, intended for medical students and physicians. From Loyola University Medical Center. |
| Other resource N57 | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - Risk for Malignancy of Thyroid Nodules as Assessed by Sonographic Criteria | http://www.jultrasoundmed.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/11/1455 Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - Risk for Malignancy of Thyroid Nodules as Assessed by Sonographic Criteria | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Abstract that discusses the need for biopsy. |
| Other resource N58 | RedNova News - Patients Rarely Detect Thyroid Nodules | http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=105686 RedNova News - Patients Rarely Detect Thyroid Nodules | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules While they do not generally affect the function of the thyroid gland, sometimes they produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism. |
| Other resource N59 | EndocrineWeb - Common Tests to Examine Thyroid Gland Function | http://www.endocrineweb.com/tests.html EndocrineWeb - Common Tests to Examine Thyroid Gland Function | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Discusses T4, T3, TBG, TSH, TRH, RAI uptake, scans, needle biopsy, and ultrasounds. |
| Other resource N60 | The Thyroid Homepage - Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center | http://www.thyroid.com/ The Thyroid Homepage - Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Includes hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, ultrasound, and TSH testing information. Features a blog by Dr Richard Guttler. |
| Other resource N61 | Pitfalls to Avoid While Interpreting Thyroid Function Tests | http://www.sma.org/smj2002/maysmj02/pdf/fowler.pdf Pitfalls to Avoid While Interpreting Thyroid Function Tests | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Presents five illustrated cases where errors of interpretation were made. |
| Other resource N62 | Congenital Hypothyroidism | http://www.drgreene.com/21_1122.html Congenital Hypothyroidism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Information about this hereditary condition that is fairly uncommon. Learn the importance of newborn screening tests to prevent mental retardation. |
| Other resource N63 | Thyroid Disease in Childhood | http://www.thyroid.ca/Guides/HG09.html Thyroid Disease in Childhood | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Learn about the types of thyroid disorders affecting children, growth, metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital goitre. |
| Other resource N64 | Infants of mothers with over- or under-active thyroid may have vision processing problems | http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_09_30_rovet.html Infants of mothers with over- or under-active thyroid may have vision processing problems | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Despite treatment there are subtle deficits that include difficulty distinguishing between colors and impaired contrast sensitivity, according to a new study. |
| Other resource N65 | The Effects of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism on Menstruation | http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/menstruation.htm The Effects of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism on Menstruation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues Describes different types of problems associated with gland disorders. |
| Other resource N66 | Echocardiography | http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/thyroid.html Echocardiography | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Discusses associated significant cardiovascular derangements in hypothyroidism. Includes pericardial effusion, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease. |
| Other resource N67 | Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respiratory arrest in a 59-year-old woman | http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0007/ea0007p272.htm Myxoedema coma with pericardial effusion and respiratory arrest in a 59-year-old woman | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Presents a case study of a rare occurance associated with undiagnosed hypothyroidism. |
| Other resource N68 | Thyroid Problems Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Death | http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_10_01_walsh.html Thyroid Problems Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Death | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Individuals have twice the risk of developing cardiac problems compared to those with normal levels of TSH. |
| Other resource N69 | The Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism - Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects | http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/7/3455 The Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism - Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Overt and subclinical hypothyroidism are associated with increased systemic vascular resistance and hypertension. |
| Other resource N70 | AACE & ATA endorse potassium iodide for radiation emergencies | http://www.aace.com/members/leg/ki.php AACE & ATA endorse potassium iodide for radiation emergencies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies Discusses protective measures from absorbing radioactive iodine released during a nuclear disaster. |
| Other resource N71 | Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies | http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/4825fnl.htm Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies FDA document providing an introduction, background, conclusions and recommendations. |
| Other resource N72 | HealthDay - No Cancer Link to Nuclear Site Found | http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=522634 HealthDay - No Cancer Link to Nuclear Site Found | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies People who were exposed to radioactive gas in Washington state during the Cold War have not experienced higher rates of thyroid cancer. |
| Other resource N73 | Postgraduate Medicine: Endocrine origins of rheumatic disease | http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2002/04_02/lockshin2.htm Postgraduate Medicine: Endocrine origins of rheumatic disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal Discusses how patients who seek medical attention for a musculoskeletal complaint may have an underlying disorder that has gone undiagnosed. |
| Other resource N74 | The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism | http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/87/4/1687 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis decreases thyroid peroxidase antibodies concentrations. |
| Other resource N75 | Thyroid and Weight | http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Thyroid_and_Weight.pdf Thyroid and Weight | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Patient brochure on basal metabolic rate in both types of gland disorders. |
| Other resource N76 | MedicineNet - Myxedema Coma | http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=19712 MedicineNet - Myxedema Coma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Myxedema_Coma Considered a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism that represents the far more serious side of the spectrum of thyroid disease. |
| Other resource N77 | Atypical Depression: Thyroid Link Still Alive | http://my.webmd.com/content/article/83/97918.htm Atypical Depression: Thyroid Link Still Alive | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders New research suggests of the possibility of certain types of depression being connected. |
| Other resource N78 | Thyroid Condition May Slow Depression Recovery | http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31519 Thyroid Condition May Slow Depression Recovery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders Discusses the relationship of autoimmune thyroid disorders and depression. |
| Other resource N79 | Entrez PubMed - Effect of thyroid hormone deficiency on proteoglycan synthesis by human skin fibroblast cultures | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=3365980&dopt=Abstract Entrez PubMed - Effect of thyroid hormone deficiency on proteoglycan synthesis by human skin fibroblast cultures | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Discusses hyaluronic acid and its effects on the tissues. |
| Other resource N80 | Karger Publishers - Relevance of Thyroiditis and of Other Autoimmune Diseases in Children with Vitiligo | http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowAbstract&ArtikelNr=81479&ProduktNr=224164&Ausgabe=230516 Karger Publishers - Relevance of Thyroiditis and of Other Autoimmune Diseases in Children with Vitiligo | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Significant incidence of thyroid dysfunction was found in paediatric patients with this particular skin condition. |