Thyroid Problems WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Thyroid Problems
The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. This gland is found in the neck inferior to (below) the thyroid cartilage (also known as the Adam's apple in men) and at approximately the same level as the cricoid cartilage. The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Some common problems of the thyroid are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goitre, and thyroid cancer.
- Hashimoto's Disease and Grave's Disease are two diseases affecting the thyroid.
- Thyroid problems affect 2-20% of the population.
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Latest Headlines on Thyroid Problems
What are Thyroid Problems?
- WebMD: Understanding Thyroid Problems
- News-Medical.Net: Understanding Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
- St. John Health: Common Thyroid Problems
- GHI: Thyroid Problems: The Basics
- Thyroid Foundation of America: Thyroid Disorders & Treatments
What Are The Symptoms of Thyroid Problems?
- Helium: Common Myths about Thyroid Problems
- Thyroid Foundation of America: Men’s Thyroid Problems
- Helium: How Thyroid Problems Affect Fertility
- Mayo Clinic: Thyroid Disease and Mood
- Wrong Diagnosis: Thyroid symptoms
- About.com: Top Ten Signs That You Might Have a Thyroid Problem
What Are The Causes and Complications of Thyroid Problems?
- Cleveland Clinic: Causes
- HealthLine: Thyroid Disorders
- iVillage: Thyroid Problems and Fertility
- AHealthyMe: Thyroid Problems and Growth Disorders
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Thyroid Problems?
- American Thyroid Association: Thyroid Function Tests
- Wikipedia: Thyroid Treatment
- NetWellness: Is preventive thyroid treatment recommended?
- American Thyroid Association: Thyroid Hormone Treatment Brochure
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Thyroid Problems?
- Thyroid Foundation of America: Ways to Wellness
- HealthWorld: Thyroid Problems: The Link with 21st Century Diseases
- WholeHealthMD: Food Remedies for Thyroid Disease
- YouTube: Naturopath on Thyroid Health
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: How to do a Neck Check
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Thyroid Problems?
- Thyroid Foundation of America: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- National Cancer Institute: Thyroid Cancer Stages
- HealthScout: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Foundations and Support Groups on Thyroid Problems
- Thyroid Foundation of America: Patients’ Alliances
- American Thyroid Association: Latest Thyroid Health Information
- Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association: Support for Family and Friends
- Daily Strength: Hyperthyroidism Support Group
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Thyroid Problems
- iVillage: Thyroid Topics
- Healthboards: Thyroid Disorders Message Board
- eHealthForum: Thyroid Cancer Forum
- MDJunction: Thyroid Problem Forum
- ScienceDaily: A Champion Battles Thyroid Disease: Gail Devers’ Story
- BellaOnline: Tammy’s Story
- Blogspot: The Thyroid Blog
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Thyroid Problems
- PubMedCentral: Thyroid Articles
- JAMA: Thyroid Articles
- Google Scholar: Thyroid Articles
Clinical Trials on Thyroid Problems
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Thyroid Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Thyroid Clinical Trials
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