The thyroid (from the Greek word for "shield", after its shape) is one of the larger endocrine glands in the body. It is a double-lobed structure located in the neck and produces hormones, principally thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. The hormone calcitonin is also produced and controls calcium blood levels. Iodine is necessary for the production of both hormones. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) are the most common problems of the thyroid gland.
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Features a complete analysis of thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, nodules, cancer, and aspects of physiology.
Discusses the abnormal findings on thyroid function tests that occur in the setting of a nonthyroidal illness (NTI) without preexisting hypothalamic-pituitary and thyroid gland dysfunction.
Consumer health information. Lists the causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of thyroid illness.
Find a number of articles on gland conditions and diseases. Including medications, doctor's views, and responses.
Provides several chapters on the various types of conditions and diseases.
Patient-centered resource by a physician from Toronto. Discusses the various diseases and their related complications.
Medical care, research, and education for patients via Columbia University Medical Center.
Article covers anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnosis, and treatment.
Pathology lecture notes and pictures of goiter, including cancer.
A peer-reviewed, online journal that encompasses all aspects of thyroid hormones and thyroid diseases and their interaction with cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastroenterological, metabolic and nervous systems.
Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests. From BBC News.
(November 18, 2009)
Fears have been raised about the potential of sunscreens to disrupt the balance of thyroid hormones. From BBC News.
(June 10, 2006)
Features a complete analysis of thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, nodules, cancer, and aspects of physiology.
Medical care, research, and education for patients via Columbia University Medical Center.
Provides several chapters on the various types of conditions and diseases.
Discusses the abnormal findings on thyroid function tests that occur in the setting of a nonthyroidal illness (NTI) without preexisting hypothalamic-pituitary and thyroid gland dysfunction.
A peer-reviewed, online journal that encompasses all aspects of thyroid hormones and thyroid diseases and their interaction with cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastroenterological, metabolic and nervous systems.
Article covers anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnosis, and treatment.
Find a number of articles on gland conditions and diseases. Including medications, doctor's views, and responses.
Pathology lecture notes and pictures of goiter, including cancer.
Patient-centered resource by a physician from Toronto. Discusses the various diseases and their related complications.
Consumer health information. Lists the causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of thyroid illness.
Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests. From BBC News.
(November 18, 2009)
Fears have been raised about the potential of sunscreens to disrupt the balance of thyroid hormones. From BBC News.
(June 10, 2006)
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