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 …

Context: Thyroid hormone production is dependent on adequate iodine intake. Excess
iodine is generally well-tolerated, but thyroid dysfunction can occur in susceptible …

Background: Thyrotoxicosis has multiple etiologies, manifestations, and potential therapies.
Appropriate treatment requires an accurate diagnosis and is influenced by coexisting …

The global effort to prevent iodine deficiency disorders through iodine supplementation,
such as universal salt iodization, has achieved impressive progress during the last few …

Iodine-induced thyroid dysfunction may be subclinical or overt. Recognition of the
association between iodine excess and iodine-induced hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism …

Given the fact that a large number of radiological examinations using iodine-based contrast
media (ICM) are performed in everyday practice, clinicians should be aware of potential ICM …

Background: Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism (IIH) was a common issue in the early
twentieth century after introduction of iodine supplementation in dietary salt. Currently, IIH is …

Iodine is a necessary micronutrient and essential for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones.
Iodine exposure may also occur as a result from iodine fortifications programs (through salt …

Currently, iodinated contrast media (ICM) is widely used in radiology, therefore numerous
patients are exposed to contrast administration during diagnostic and interventional …

In parallel to the increased use of computed tomography, iodinated contrast agents are
increasingly becoming a source of excess iodide. Iodinated contrast agents may induce …