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HypothyroidInformation / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention
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University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "hypothyroid" |
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MedicineNet - Hypothyroidism [Recommended] Description: Description, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information about secondary hypothyroidism which is related to an abnormality in the pituitary gland. (medicinenet.com) |
| AACE - Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism Description: Recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of patients with thyroid diseases. (aace.com) |
| Abbott Diagnostics - Hypothyroidism Description: Lists the most common causes, including Hashimoto's, and discusses symptoms and diagnosis. (abbottdiagnostics.com) |
| AllRefer Health - Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism) Description: Covers the causes, prevention, symptoms, tests, complications, diagnosis, and treatment. (health.allrefer.com) |
| eMedicine - Hypothyroidism Description: Article by Philip R Orlander, MD. Containing background, pathophysiology, symptoms, differentials, and clinical findings. (emedicine.com) |
| Endocrineweb - Hypothyroidism Description: Thorough overview includes symptoms, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of hypothyroidism. Written by doctors for patients. (endocrineweb.com) |
| Hypothyroidism (Myxedema) - David L. Hoffmann Description: HealthWorld Online provides signs, symptoms, and discusses alternative therapies for low thyroid function. (healthy.net) |
| InteliHealth - Hypothyroidism Description: Harvard Medical School's consumer health information. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. (intelihealth.com) |
| RxMed - Hypothyroidism Description: The risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatment of hypothyroid disorders. (rxmed.com) |
| The American Thyroid Association - Hypothyroidism Description: Patient brochure covering symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of underactive thyroid gland.[PDF format] (thyroid.org) |
| The Merck Manual - Hypothyroidism Description: A look at myxedema including signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory evaluation and treatment. (merck.com) |
| Thyroid Disorders Description: Primary, secondary, juvenile and congenital hypothyroidism by David W. Gardner M.D. Includes photos of patients. (hsc.missouri.edu) |
| Underactive Thyroid Description: Contains description and symptoms, news, and an article archive. (underactivethyroid.net) |
| Virtual Children's Hospital: Hypothyroidism Description: Quick answers to some common questions about this condition. (vh.org) |
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