Iodine is a micronutrient that is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. The primary
source of iodine is the diet via consumption of foods that have been fortified with iodine …

Thyroid hormones influence renal development, kidney hemodynamics, glomerular filtration
rate and sodium and water homeostasis. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect renal …

Thyroid disorders are common, affecting more than 10% of people in the US, and laboratory
tests are integral in the management of these conditions. The repertoire of thyroid tests …

Environmental factors are determinant for the appearance of autoimmune thyroid diseases
(AITD) in susceptible subjects. Increased iodine intake, selenium, and vitamin D deficiency …

There is an intimate relationship between the thyroid gland and the heart. Thyroid
dysfunction, including subclinical thyroid disease, has significant effects on cardiovascular …

Amiodarone is an iodinated benzofuran derivative, a highly lipophilic drug with
unpredictable pharmacokinetics. Although originally classified as a class III agent due to its …

The normal thyroid gland lies in the anterior neck, superficial to the trachea, deep to the
strap muscles, and medial to the carotid arteries and jugular veins. The superficial location …

The development of suitable electron donors is critical to single-electron-transfer (SET)
processes. The use of heteroatom-centered anions as super-electron-donors (SEDs) for …

Disorders of the thyroid gland are among the most common conditions diagnosed and
managed by pediatric endocrinologists. Thyroid hormone synthesis depends on normal …

The increasing number of patients with heart failure HF and comorbidities is due to aging
population and increase of life expectancy of patients with cardiovascular disease …