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Hypothyroidism |
Thyroid, Underactive |
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. The severity of hypothyroidism varies widely. Patients are classified as "subclinical hypothyroid" if diagnostic findings show thyroid hormone abnormalities, but they do not exhibit any symptoms. Others hav ...
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Resources
- Get To Know Your Endocrine System (HealthWorld)
- Hashimoto's Disease: What it is and How It's Treated (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Hypothyroidism News Headlines
- Study Identifies Hypothyroidism Among Patients Taking Sunitinib
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:00 EST
- Hypothyroidism may be linked to heart disease
Reuters - Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:49 EST
- Hypothyroidism may be linked to heart disease
Reuters - Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:18 EST
- Penn Study Finds No Increased Cardiovascular Risk If Mildly Underactive Thyroid Left Untreated
ScienceDaily - Tue, 07 Mar 2006 03:00 EST
- No Increased Cardiovascular Risk If Mildly Underactive Thyroid Left Untreated, Penn Study Finds
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:00 EST
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