Thyroid hormones are essential for growth, neuronal development, reproduction and
regulation of energy metabolism. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are common …

Background Although several reports concerning the association of iodine excess and
thyroid disease have appeared, no systematic review of the association between iodine …

Environmental exposure to BPA is alarming because of the potential health threats for
example those concerning the thyroid glands which may show signs of oxidative stress. This …

With the rapid development of the economy and productivity, an increasing number of
citizens are not only concerned about the nutritional value of algae as a potential new food …

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the national prevalence of thyroid
dysfunction in Spain and its association with various clinical, environmental, and …

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are common diseases resulting from thyroid
dysfunction, and are simple to diagnose and treat. The traditional treatment for …

Background Because of the large change in iodine nutrition and other lifestyle in China,
there is concern that thyroid nodules (TNs) may become epidemic. However, few data are …

Purpose Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is one of the most common autoimmune endocrine
diseases. The currently recognized causes are genetic susceptibility, environmental factors …

Background Although several studies have evaluated the relationship between bisphenol A
(BPA) and thyroid functions, their results are not entirely consistent. Little is known about …

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most frequent, preventable
causes of mental retardation. Little has been reported on the epidemiological characteristics …