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Previous 10Insulin and the Polycystic Ovarian Syndromehttp://www.nejm.org/content/1996/0335/0009/0657.asp Insulin and the Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Gonads/Polycystic_Ovarian_Syndrome New England Journal of Medicine editorial.
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Previous 70JAMA - Abstract: Thyroid Status, Disability and Cognitive Function, and Survival in Old Agehttp://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/292/21/2591 JAMA - Abstract: Thyroid Status, Disability and Cognitive Function, and Survival in Old AgeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Despite the outcomes of randomized controlled trials, general clinical opinion favors screening and treatment of elderly individuals with subclinical thyroid disorders.
Next 170Diabetes Guidelineshttp://www.diabetesguidelines.com Diabetes GuidelinesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Pancreas/Diabetes The official guidelines for treatment of diabetes from the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF).
Previous 170BMJ - 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.
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Previous 270eMedicine - Goiterhttp://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic916.htm eMedicine - GoiterTop/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 N0 RxMed - Hypothyroidismhttp://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b1.illness/b1.1.illnesses/Hypothyroidism.html RxMed - HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid The risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatment of hypothyroid disorders.
Other resource N1 InteliHealth - Hypothyroidismhttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=10866&p=~br,IHW|~st,24479|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| InteliHealth - HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Harvard Medical School's consumer health information. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Other resource N2 AACE - Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidismhttp://www.aace.com/clin/guidelines/hypo_hyper.pdf AACE - Hyperthyroidism and HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of patients with thyroid diseases.
Other resource N3 Virtual Children's Hospital: Hypothyroidismhttp://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/hypothyroidism.html Virtual Children's Hospital: HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hypothyroid Quick answers to some common questions about this condition.
Other resource N4 Hyperthyroidism, Grave's Diseasehttp://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~daveg/thyroid/thy_dis.html#Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, Grave's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Contains symptoms, a history, and photos of patients with this disease, by David W. Gardner M.D.
Other resource N5 The Merck Manual - Hyperthyroidismhttp://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8d.htm The Merck Manual - HyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid An in depth look at this disorder including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and autoimmune Graves' Disease.
Other resource N6 Intelihealth - Hyperthyroidismhttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=9513&p=~br,IHW|~st,24479|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| Intelihealth - HyperthyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Harvard Medical School's consumer health information answers questions about gland function, including the auto-immune disorder Graves' Disease.
Other resource N7 eMedicine Health - Thyroid Stormhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/52021-1.asp eMedicine Health - Thyroid StormTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid Provides an overview, symptoms, and treatment of this medical condition that is associated with very high levels of hormones.
Other resource N8 Thyroid Clinical Pathologyhttp://www.mcl.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/thyroid/01title.html Thyroid Clinical PathologyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Includes a case study, lab testing, and thyroid metabolism. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine.
Other resource N9 Thyroid Eye Diseasehttp://tedcure.com Thyroid Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease An article outlining treatment of exophthalmos through naturopathy, supported by acupuncture, acupressure and magnetic treatment in addition to eye-care and eye balls exercises.
Other resource N10 Pediatric Graves' Diseasehttp://www.sma.org/smj1997/octsmj97/8text.htm Pediatric Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Therapeutic options and experience with radioiodine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Other resource N11 Radioactive Iodinehttp://www.endocrinologist.com/Radioactive.html Radioactive IodineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Provides a description of a I-131 treatment for hyperthyroidism.
Other resource N12 Cigarette Smoking and Thyroid Eye Diseasehttp://www.hkmj.org.hk/hkmj/abstracts/v6n2/195.htm Cigarette Smoking and Thyroid Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease The association between cigarette smoking and ocular diseases, such as Graves' Ophthamopathy. From the Hong Kong Medical Journal.
Other resource N13 Personal Experience with Graves' Diseasehttp://valkyrie.aarg.net/graves.html Personal Experience with Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Diary that discusses diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N14 Angeles Vision Clinic - Graves Eye Diseasehttp://www.avclinic.com/graves_disease.htm Angeles Vision Clinic - Graves Eye DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease Contains a description and photos of how excessive levels of thyroid hormones and related antibodies attack the muscles associated with eye. Includes management and treatment.
Other resource N15 Graves' Disease Resource Pagehttp://home.velocitus.net/deecee Graves' Disease Resource PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease In-depth information, support, and personal stories for patients and their families. Includes before and after photos of Ophthalmopathy surgeries.
Other resource N16 Thyroid Disease and the Eyehttp://www.asoprs.org/Pages/thyroid.html Thyroid Disease and the EyeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery provides information about orbital decompression, eye muscle and eyelid surgery, and prisms.
Other resource N17 Gail Devers: The Run for Her Lifehttp://rxlist.healthology.com/rxlist/16372.htm Gail Devers: The Run for Her LifeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Hyperthyroid/Graves'_Disease An interview with the Olympic gold medal winner regarding her personal experience with this disease. Features a video.
Other resource N18 eSupportGroups Thyroid Disorder Forumhttp://www.esupportgroups.com/Thyroid-Disorders.html eSupportGroups Thyroid Disorder ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Non-moderated message board for patients to discuss health issues.
Other resource N19 Thyroid Health and Fitnesshttp://groups.msn.com/ThyroidHealthFitness Thyroid Health and FitnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Weight loss forum provided by Indiana Support Group. Includes a drug database, articles, and health links.
Other resource N20 Yahoo! Groups Graves Supporthttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/graves_support Yahoo! Groups Graves SupportTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support Listserv offering discussion and information for those with Graves' disease, their family and friends.
Other resource N21 The American Thyroid Associationhttp://www.thyroid.org/ The American Thyroid AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Information, research and resources for health professionals and patients.
Other resource N22 Thyroid Federation Internationalhttp://www.thyroid-fed.org/ Thyroid Federation InternationalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations This is a worldwide umbrella organization. Members include most thyroid support and education groups. For Thyroid Patients section lists symptoms of hyperthyroid and hypothyroid disorders.
Other resource N23 The New York Thyroid Foundationhttp://www.thyroidaction.org The New York Thyroid FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Provides health education to thyroid patients and health professionals as well as to increase public awareness.
Other resource N24 The Thyroid Foundation of Americahttp://www.tsh.org/ The Thyroid Foundation of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations The TFA has provided information and support to thyroid patients since 1986.
Other resource N25 National Graves' Disease Foundationhttp://www.ngdf.org/ National Graves' Disease FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Support/Organizations Educational organization open exclusively to people with Graves' disease, their families, friends and health care professionals.
Other resource N26 EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Noduleshttp://www.endocrineweb.com/nodule.html EndocrineWeb - Thyroid NodulesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Basic facts, symptoms, treatment, and radiation exposure.
Other resource N27 Thyroid Noduleshttp://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/NodulesHP.html Thyroid NodulesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules New York Thyroid Center fact sheet discusses the occurrence, detection and diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
Other resource N28 Chapter 18 - Thyroid Noduleshttp://www.thyroidmanager.org/Chapter18/18-noduletxt.htm Chapter 18 - Thyroid NodulesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Nodules Contains an introduction, definition, photos, the pathology, cause, course and symptoms, management and thyroid function tests.
Other resource N29 Diagnostic Nuclear Medicinehttp://www.medimaging.gr/ Diagnostic Nuclear MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests History of nuclear medicine, FAQ and cases including goiter and thyroid scan. English/Greek languages.
Other resource N30 MedicineNet - Ultrasoundhttp://www.medicinenet.com/Art.asp?li=MNI&ag=Y&ArticleKey=510 MedicineNet - UltrasoundTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Provides an overview on what an ultrasound is, its purpose and preparation for the test, and how the results are transmitted to physician and patient.
Other resource N31 BMJ - Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidismhttp://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/326/7384/295 BMJ - Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Diagnostic_Tests Discusses the debate over diagnosis and treatment of thyroid failure and suggests measurement of serum TSH alone may not always reflect its status.
Other resource N32 Did You Know?http://www.thyroid-fed.org/publications/didyou.html Did You Know?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Facts and statistics about thyroid disorders affecting children internationally. Thyroid Federation International.
Other resource N33 Hypothyroidism in Infancy and Childhoodhttp://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE11E.html Hypothyroidism in Infancy and ChildhoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood Presents a case of a 15 year old, referred to a pediatric endocrinologist because of a decreased growth rate since the age of 10. Thyroid Foundation of Canada,1993.
Other resource N34 Pediatric Oncall - Congenital Hypothyroidismhttp://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/casereports/congenital_hypothyroidism.asp Pediatric Oncall - Congenital HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Childhood A case report of a child with severe disease symptoms that include protruding tongue, pericardial effusion, dry thick skin, sepsis, and lethargy.
Other resource N35 Tinnitus - cause, symptoms and treatment of this ear disorderhttp://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Tinnitus.html Tinnitus - cause, symptoms and treatment of this ear disorderTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues Lists the causes of tinnitus and hearing dysfunctions which include low thyroid hormone levels.
Other resource N36 Myxedema and pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponadehttp://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1983;volume=29;issue=3;spage=188;epage=190B;aulast=Retnam Myxedema and pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponadeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Contains a case study of a 40 year old male with edema and hypothyroidism.
Other resource N37 Cardiovascular Manifestations of Hypothyroidismhttp://www.sums.ac.ir/semj/vol2/jan2001/hypothy&heart.htm Cardiovascular Manifestations of HypothyroidismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Discusses how the heart resembles congestive heart failure in patients with severe cases of myxedema.
Other resource N38 Heart Threatening Illnesseshttp://www.heartcenteronline.com/Heart_Threatening_Illnesses.html Heart Threatening IllnessesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia that includes a section on Thyroid Disorders and the Heart.
Other resource N39 Humana Press - Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseasehttp://www.humanapress.com/ArticleDetail.pasp?issn=0969-711X&acode=ENDO:24:1:001 Humana Press - Hypothyroidism as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Patients with low gland function have an increased risk of functional cardiovascular abnormalities.
Other resource N40 AllThyroid.org - Heart Problems: Arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapsehttp://www.allthyroid.org/disorders/specialmeds/heart_problems.html AllThyroid.org - Heart Problems: Arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Cardiopulmonary Presents President George Bush's case involving hyperthyroidism, symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Other resource N41 Questions and Answers about Potassium Iodide (KI)http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/statements/ki/02_04_09_ki_qa.html Questions and Answers about Potassium Iodide (KI)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies Covers information relating to radioactive iodine and the thyroid gland.
Other resource N42 The Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory's Thyroid Function Studyhttp://www.nap.edu/readingroom/reader.cgi?auth=free&label=ul.book.0309054281 The Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory's Thyroid Function StudyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Radiation_Emergencies Testing in Alaska Using Radioactive Iodine131 in 1996. Health effects, ethics, recommendations, informed consent elements of disclosure.
Other resource N43 MedicineNet - Thyroid Disease, Osteoporosis and Calciumhttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18637 MedicineNet - Thyroid Disease, Osteoporosis and CalciumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal An in depth discussion on prevention, therapies and treatment options.
Other resource N44 Tendonitis/Bursitis Fact Sheethttp://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/tendon.asp?aud=pat Tendonitis/Bursitis Fact SheetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Musculoskeletal Describes inflammation or irritation of a tendon may be associated with some diseases, including thyroid.
Other resource N45 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Greathttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=47 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling GreatTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Nutrition Article speaks of foods that contain goitrogens, a substance that interferes with thyroid function.
Other resource N46 eMedicine Health - Myxedema Comahttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/52043-1.asp eMedicine Health - Myxedema ComaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Myxedema_Coma Provides an overview of this condition, the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Other resource N47 Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Bipolar Depressionhttp://www.tsh.org/disorders/specialmeds/bipolar_depression.html Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Bipolar DepressionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders The frequency of bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder) among patients with autoimmune thyroid problems.
Other resource N48 Published Research on T3/T4 as a Treatment for Mood Problemshttp://www.psycheducation.org/thyroid/studies.htm Published Research on T3/T4 as a Treatment for Mood ProblemsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Brain_and_Mood_Disorders The controversy between those who believe that T4 is the only replacement and a small group who think that making TSH normal using only T4 may still leave some hypothyroid.
Other resource N49 eMedicine - Pretibial Myxedemahttp://emedicine.com/derm/topic347.htm eMedicine - Pretibial MyxedemaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Thyroid dermopathy is a term used to describe localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid. Article by Purnima Sau, MD.
Other resource N50 Entrez PubMed - Association between chronic urticaria and thyroid autoimmunity: a prospective study involving 99 patientshttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15056996&dopt=Abstract Entrez PubMed - Association between chronic urticaria and thyroid autoimmunity: a prospective study involving 99 patientsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Study suggests tests to detect thyroid autoantibodies are relevant in patients with hives.
Other resource N51 Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adultshttp://www.aafp.org/afp/20031115/1955.pdf Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in AdultsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Skin Describes how symptoms may indicate the presence of hyperthyroidism, Addison's disease, or diabetes-related disorders.
Other resource N52 Thyroid Disease and Diabetes Patient Education Sheethttp://www.thyroidtoday.com/PatientResources/english/Thyroid%20Hormone_E09.pdf Thyroid Disease and Diabetes Patient Education SheetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Presents an overview which discusses the link between the two diseases, the impact thyroid has on diabetes management, recommended TSH testing, and treatment options.
Other resource N53 Health News - Link Between Hypothyroidism, Glaucoma Foundhttp://www.healthcentral.com/news/NewsFullText.cfm?id=520970 Health News - Link Between Hypothyroidism, Glaucoma FoundTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Issues/Related_Diseases Contains a study involving 600 male patients.
Other resource N54 EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Problems During Pregnancyhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/pregnancy.html EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Problems During PregnancyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Discusses hypothyroid and hyperthyroid issues and overlooked symptoms of new mothers.
Other resource N55 BMJ - Hypothyroidism in pregnancy affects babies' intelligencehttp://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/319/7209/533/a?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=hypothyroidism&search BMJ - Hypothyroidism in pregnancy affects babies' intelligenceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy Pregnant women with untreated hypothyroidism give birth to children with slightly lower IQs.
Other resource N56 Subclinical Hypothyroidism Needs to be Identified Before Conceptionhttp://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/documents/Ob.Gyn.%20News%20Online.pdf Subclinical Hypothyroidism Needs to be Identified Before ConceptionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Pregnancy New statement by the ATA urges physicians to be aggressive in identifying and treating women.
Other resource N57 Endotext.com - Endocrinology of Pregnancy, Thyroid Disease During Pregnancyhttp://www.endotext.org/pregnancy/pregnancy1/pregnancy1.htm Endotext.com - Endocrinology of Pregnancy, Thyroid Disease During PregnancyTop/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.
Other resource N58 Thyroiditis: Inflammation of the Thyroid Glandhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroiditis.html Thyroiditis: Inflammation of the Thyroid GlandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Article by endocrineweb.com discusses the definitions, causes, and treatments. Includes Hashimoto's, Silent, and De Quervain's.
Other resource N59 Chronic Thyroiditis: Hashimoto's Diseasehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000371.htm Chronic Thyroiditis: Hashimoto's DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Adam.com takes a look at this disease and its alternative names, its causes, incidence and risk factors.
Other resource N60 Thyroiditis: Differential Diagnosis and Managementhttp://www.aafp.org/afp/20000215/1047.html Thyroiditis: Differential Diagnosis and ManagementTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Article by American Academy of Family Physicians provides classification and clinical manifestations of thyroiditis subtypes.
Other resource N61 Radiographics - Scintigraphic Features of Autoimmune Thyroiditishttp://radiographics.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/21/4/957 Radiographics - Scintigraphic Features of Autoimmune ThyroiditisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Thyroiditis Objectives include identifying the causes and appearances of silent and postpartum thyroid disorders, as well as various stages of Hashimoto's.
Other resource N62 Thyroid Disease in Late Lifehttp://www.thyroid.ca/Guides/HG10.html Thyroid Disease in Late LifeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors The symptoms of a thyroid disorder in an elderly person are often different from those in a younger person.
Other resource N63 AACE - Thyroid Through the Ages: The Senior Yearshttp://www.aace.com/pub/tam2001/tam-senyrs.php AACE - Thyroid Through the Ages: The Senior YearsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, forgetfulness, insomnia, and changes in appetite and weight may not be a normal part of aging.
Other resource N64 JAMA - Abstract: Thyroid Status, Disability and Cognitive Function, and Survival in Old Agehttp://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/292/21/2591 JAMA - Abstract: Thyroid Status, Disability and Cognitive Function, and Survival in Old AgeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Seniors Despite the outcomes of randomized controlled trials, general clinical opinion favors screening and treatment of elderly individuals with subclinical thyroid disorders.
Other resource N65 Treatment Of Hyperthyroidism, Including Graves' Diseasehttp://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=TFA004&cid=HT Treatment Of Hyperthyroidism, Including Graves' DiseaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment Healthtouch - Article provided by the Thyroid Foundation of America, Inc. for hyperthyroid patients. Information is written in easy to understand terms and explains treatment.
Other resource N66 The Association of Thyroid Surgeonshttp://www.thyroidsurgery.org The Association of Thyroid SurgeonsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Surgery A full-service public health website providing information to patients as well as doctors regarding this disease diagnosis and the importance of nerve monitoring technology during surgery.
Other resource N67 Less invasive thyroid surgery leaves smaller scarhttp://www.courier-journal.com/features/health/2004/11/H1-thyroid1111-7382.html Less invasive thyroid surgery leaves smaller scarTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Surgery Conventional thyroid surgery can be 2 or more inches long, while minimally invasive, video-assisted thyroidectomy leaves a ½- to ¾-inch scar. Contains photographs.
Other resource N68 Thyroid Hormone Replacementhttp://www.pituitarycenter.com/html/article5.html Thyroid Hormone ReplacementTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication Instructions for patients of the Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, of interest to anyone taking levothyroxine.
Other resource N69 Propyl-Thyracilhttp://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20P)/PROPYL.html Propyl-ThyracilTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication RXmed prescribing information for the antithyroid medication propylthiouracil.
Other resource N70 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolismhttp://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/88/10/4543 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Medication Study reports that combined Thyroxine/Liothyronine treatment does not improve well-being, quality of life, or cognitive function compared to Thyroxine alone.
Other resource N71 Radioactive Iodine Treatmenthttp://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/RAI.html Radioactive Iodine TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Radioactive_Iodine_Therapy In additon to a short FAQ about RAI, there is information for thyroid cancer patients. Includes precautions after RAI treatment. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
Other resource N72 Thyroid treatment can trigger homeland security detectorshttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=17095 Thyroid treatment can trigger homeland security detectorsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Treatment/Radioactive_Iodine_Therapy Medical procedures such as iodine therapy can result in patients triggering radiation detectors for up to three months after treatment.
Other resource N73 DrLowe.comhttp://www.drlowe.com/ DrLowe.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Wilson's_Syndrome Discusses the treatment of fibromyalgia caused by hypothyroidism or thyroid hormone resistance, closely related to so-called Wilson's Syndrome.
Other resource N74 Naturopath Penalized for Unprofessional Conducthttp://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/News/wilson.html Naturopath Penalized for Unprofessional ConductTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Wilson's_Syndrome Article by Stephen Barrett, M.D., states that "Wilson's Syndrome" is a bogus diagnosis and describes the case of a doctor punished for offering online diagnoses and treatment.
Other resource N75 Thyroid Cancer Treatmentshttp://www.cancergroup.com/em25.html Thyroid Cancer TreatmentsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Provides information, clinical trials and reviews to medical professionals, as well as lay persons. Survivors and their families can find new information here.
Other resource N76 EndocrineWeb.com: Thyroid Cancerhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroidca.html EndocrineWeb.com: Thyroid CancerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer An introduction to the different types of cancer, nodules, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Other resource N77 Chernobyl Study Reveals First Direct Evidence That Risk Of Thyroid Cancer Rises With Increasing Radiation Dosehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040902085844.htm Chernobyl Study Reveals First Direct Evidence That Risk Of Thyroid Cancer Rises With Increasing Radiation DoseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Press release about first study to document dose-relationship between radiation and incidence of thyroid cancer.
Other resource N78 Small Molecule Holds Promise for Treating Deadly Thyroid Cancerhttp://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_10_01_copland.html Small Molecule Holds Promise for Treating Deadly Thyroid CancerTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Press release describing early stage research that may lead to a drug to help fight anaplastic thyroid cancer.
Other resource N79 American Thyroid Associationhttp://www.thyroid.org/ American Thyroid AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Information for scientists, physicians and patients about the understanding and treatment of thyroid diseases.
Other resource N80 MayoClinic.com - Thyroid noduleshttp://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=6014E6CA-8B4E-49B0-ACA1FC378D888DAE MayoClinic.com - Thyroid nodulesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorders/Thyroid/Cancer Extensive discussion of thyroid nodules, including diagnosis (benign vs malignant) and treatment. Aimed at patients.

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