Treatment Of Hyperthyroidism, Including Graves' Disease

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Other resource N0 '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 N2 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]
Other resource N3 Fears Spread Over Deadly Virushttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/2858439.stm Fears Spread Over Deadly VirusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Health officials struggle to contain the spread of a "mystery illness" reported across continents. [BBC News]
Other resource N4 World Put on Alert for Severe Pneumoniahttp://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993496 World Put on Alert for Severe PneumoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Announcement of the global alert issued by the World Health Organization. [New Scientist]
Other resource N5 Airlines Go On Alert Over Mystery Pneumoniahttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?art_id=qw1047902040396B224 Airlines Go On Alert Over Mystery PneumoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Flight crews are told to screen out sick passengers. [Independent Online]
Other resource N6 People's Daily: SARS in China and Abroadhttp://english.peopledaily.com.cn/zhuanti/Zhuanti_335.shtml People's Daily: SARS in China and AbroadTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Archived news coverage, including interviews with cured patients, details of cooperation with the WHO, and discussion of the measures that have prevented the spread of the disease.
Other resource N7 Sars Victim Who Infected 133 Will Remain in Quarantinehttp://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_medical/story.jsp?story=396027 Sars Victim Who Infected 133 Will Remain in QuarantineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Authorities consider what to do with one of the disease's earliest victims. [The Independent Newspaper] [Fee required to read full article.]
Other resource N8 China's SARS Problem, and Ourshttp://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/002/504jlpnl.asp China's SARS Problem, and OursTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media How China's totalitarian government put the rest of the world at risk to the new virus. [The Daily Standard]
Other resource N9 Looking beyond SARShttp://www.npr.org/news/specials/sars/ Looking beyond SARSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Features audio clips of the radio program series, a fact sheet and timeline on SARS, commentary, and links to related coverage. By NPR National Public Radio.
Other resource N10 SARS Affects the Health of Air Travelhttp://airtravel.about.com/cs/safetysecurity/a/SARS.htm SARS Affects the Health of Air TravelTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media Examines the affects that fear of the disease is having on international airlines. [About.com]
Other resource N11 SARS News - Topix.nethttp://www.topix.net/health/sars SARS News - Topix.netTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/SARS/News_and_Media News on SARS collected from diverse sources on the web.
Other resource N12 Easy Breathers Clubhttp://www.ezbreatherz.org Easy Breathers ClubTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Support_Groups This club is for people with any lung disease. It features activities, forum, links to resources, saving money on medication, oxygen facts, and traveling with oxygen.
Other resource N13 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 N14 Endotexthttp://www.endotext.org/ EndotextTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders Comprehensive online source of information on endocrine diseases, directed to physicians.
Other resource N15 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 N16 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 N17 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 N18 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 N19 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 N20 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 N21 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 N22 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 N23 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.
Other resource N24 AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)http://health.allrefer.com/health/congenital-hypothyroidism-info.html AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Covers the causes, prevention, symptoms, tests, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other resource N25 Underactive Thyroidhttp://www.underactivethyroid.net Underactive ThyroidTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Contains description and symptoms, news, and an article archive.
Other resource N26 Dr. Richard Guttler's Thyroid.com Bloghttp://home.earthlink.net/~belluzzi/index.html Dr. Richard Guttler's Thyroid.com BlogTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Weblogs Provides a daily diary based on his web consultations and rounds at the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center.
Other resource N27 Hyperthyroidism - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc.http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/book.asp?PageType=Book&ID=397 Hyperthyroidism - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid A look at this disorder that includes natural remedies that may be helpful to the treatment.
Other resource N28 MedicineNet - Hyperthyroidismhttp://www.medicinenet.com/Hyperthyroidism/article.htm MedicineNet - HyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Discusses the excess of hormones, regulation, and causes, including Graves' Disease.
Other resource N29 DrKoop.com - Hyperthyroidismhttp://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000356.htm DrKoop.com - HyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Covers the definition, causes, incidence, and risk factors. Contains illustrations.
Other resource N30 Graves' Diseasehttp://www.fitzgeraldmd.com/DOCS/article15.html Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Dr. Paul Fitzgerald of the UCSF Medical Center discusses symptoms, exophthalmos, skin myxedema and treatment options.
Other resource N31 Medstudents: Graves' Diseasehttp://www.medstudents.com.br/endoc/endoc5.htm Medstudents: Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Also known as Parry's or Basedow's disease and diffuse toxic goiter. Includes management of hyperthyroidism, etiology, prevalence, incidence, pathology and clinical features.
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Other resource N42 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 N43 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.
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Other resource N45 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 N46 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 N47 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 N48 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 N49 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 N50 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 N51 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 N52 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 N53 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 N54 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 N55 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 N56 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 N57 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 N58 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 N59 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 N60 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 N61 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 N62 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 N63 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 N64 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 N65 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 N66 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 N67 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 N68 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 N69 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 N70 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 N71 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.
Other resource N72 Thyroid Disease and the Skinhttp://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE9B.html Thyroid Disease and the SkinTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Features common problems and changes associated with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Other resource N73 Pruritus an important symptom of internal diseaseshttp://www.mf.uni-lj.si/acta-apa/acta-apa-00-3/Peharda.html Pruritus an important symptom of internal diseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin In depth article describes itching that can be associated with Hyperthyroidism, Mixoedema, and Hyperparathyroidism.
Other resource N74 Thyroid Disease and Diabeteshttp://journal.diabetes.org/clinicaldiabetes/v18n12000/Pg38.htm Thyroid Disease and DiabetesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Diabetic patients have a higher prevalence of thyroid disorders compared with the normal population.
Other resource N75 Thyroid Disease: Dietary Gluten in Celiacs Linked to Organ-Specific Autoantibodieshttp://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_print=y&p_prodid=111 Thyroid Disease: Dietary Gluten in Celiacs Linked to Organ-Specific AutoantibodiesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Research suggests a relatively high percentage of patients with autoimmune thyroiditis also have celiac disease.
Other resource N76 Infertility - A Couple's Survival Guidehttp://www.drdaiter.com/ovulation.html Infertility - A Couple's Survival GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, ovulatory dysfunction and treatments.
Other resource N77 JAMA - Fetal Loss Associated With Excess Thyroid Hormone Exposurehttp://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/292/6/691 JAMA - Fetal Loss Associated With Excess Thyroid Hormone ExposureTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy The standard practice of increasing thyroid hormone replacement doses in hypothyroid pregnant women leads to higher miscarriage and lower birth weights.
Other resource N78 ATA - Maternal Fetal Symposiumhttp://www.blueskybroadcast.com/Client/ATA_4.2.04/ ATA - Maternal Fetal SymposiumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Presents a number of lectures on the impact of maternal thyroid status on fetal development. Windows Media Player required.
Other resource N79 eMedicine - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Pregnancyhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3261.htm eMedicine - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and PregnancyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Covers the background, pathophysiology, and frequency of Postpartum Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease.
Other resource N80 JCEM - Impact of Ovarian Hyperstimulation on Thyroid Function in Women with and without Thyroid Autoimmunityhttp://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/89/8/3808 JCEM - Impact of Ovarian Hyperstimulation on Thyroid Function in Women with and without Thyroid AutoimmunityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Study on thyroid function and first weeks of pregnancy and the major role of T4.

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