Directory of Thyroid Resources

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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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Resources in This Category

• eMedicine - Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/118651-overview
  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.

• eMedicine Health - Thyroid Problems

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/thyroid_problems/article_em.htm
  Consumer health information. Lists the causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of thyroid illness.

• International Thyroid Awareness Week

  http://www.thyroidweek.com/
  To raise awareness and educate people about the critical role the thyroid gland plays. Available in a variety of languages.

• MedicineNet - Thyroid Overview

  http://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid/focus.htm
  Find a number of articles on gland conditions and diseases. Including medications, doctor's views, and responses.

• Merck Manual - Overview of the Thyroid Gland

  http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/thyroid-gland-disorders/overview-of-the-thyroid-gland
  Provides several chapters on the various types of conditions and diseases.

• MyThyroid.com

  http://www.mythyroid.com/
  Patient-centered resource by a physician from Toronto. Discusses the various diseases and their related complications.

• New York Thyroid Center

  http://columbiasurgery.org/thyroid
  Medical care, research, and education for patients via Columbia University Medical Center.

• Sunscreen Thyroid Effect Concerns

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5062860.stm
  Fears have been raised about the potential of sunscreens to disrupt the balance of thyroid hormones. From BBC News.

• The Hormone Foundation: Thyroid Disorders

  http://www.hormone.org/thyroid/
  Contains an overview on hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, lifestyle issues, and prevention.

• Thyroid 'Risk From Pre-Eclampsia'

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8362904.stm
  Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests. From BBC News.

• Thyroid - Wikipedia

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid
  Article covers anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

  http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/thyroid/index.html
  Presents the chemistry, synthesis, and secretion of thyroid hormones. Covers hamburger thyrotoxicosis, pregnancy, fetal development, and sodium-iodide.

• Thyroid Awareness

  http://www.thyroidawareness.com/
  Resource for patients, physicians, media, and guidelines. By the AACE.

• Thyroid Disease

  http://www.pathguy.com/lectures/thyroid.htm
  Pathology lecture notes and pictures of goiter, including cancer.

• Thyroid Disease Manager

  http://www.thyroidmanager.org/
  Features a complete analysis of thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, nodules, cancer, and aspects of physiology.

• Thyroid Research

  http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/
  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.

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