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

Iodine deficiency early in life impairs cognition and growth, but iodine status is also a key
determinant of thyroid disorders in adults. Severe iodine deficiency causes goitre and …

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

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

Iodine deficiency has multiple adverse effects in humans, termed iodine deficiency
disorders, due to inadequate thyroid hormone production. Globally, it is estimated that 2 …

Life expectancy and quality of life for those born with congenital heart disease (CHD) have
greatly improved over the past 3 decades. While representing a great advance for these …

Amiodarone is a benzofuranic-derivative iodine-rich drug widely used for the treatment of
tachyarrhythmias and, to a lesser extent, of ischemic heart disease. It often causes changes …

The resurgence of the clinical use of perchlorate as a means of controlling amiodarone-
induced thyroid dysfunction has suggested a need for a more careful examination of the …

Thyroid hormones (THs) are synthesized in the thyroid gland, and they circulate in the blood
to regulate cells, tissues, and organs in the body. In particular, they exert several effects on …

Thyroid abnormalities are common in all populations, but it is difficult to compare results of
epidemiological studies, because different methods have been used for evaluation. We …