The complete thyroid book

Kenneth B. Ain

Book - 2011

A guide to thyroid disease that covers diagnosis, different conditions, special populations, treatment options, complications, nutrition, environmental issues, and other related topics.

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Published
New York : McGraw-Hill c2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Kenneth B. Ain (-)
Other Authors
M. Sara Rosenthal (-)
Edition
2nd ed
Physical Description
xviii, 366 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780071743488
  • What is the thyroid, and what does it do?
  • Tests and labs: diagnosing thyroid disease
  • Hypothyroidism: the most common problem
  • Too much thyroid hormone: Thyrotoxicosis
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and other types of thyroiditis
  • Graves' Disease
  • Goiter: an enlarged thyroid gland
  • Thyroid nodules
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid hormone: the inside scoop
  • Other drugs used in thyroid disease
  • Radioactive iodine therapy
  • Thyroid disease in pregnancy and after delivery
  • Thyroid disease during menopause
  • Thyroid disease in infants and children
  • Thyroid disease and obesity
  • Thyroid disease in older individuals
  • Thyroid hormone resistance and rare genetic disorders of the thyroid
  • Thyroid misconceptions and misinformation
  • Special diets for thyroid disease and healthy eating
  • Making an informed decision
  • Coping with thyroid eye disease
  • Coping with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders
  • Coping with heart disease
  • Coping with fatigue
  • Thyroid and public health.