Thyroid hormones (THs) play an obligatory role in many fundamental processes underlying
brain development and maturation. The developing embryo/fetus is dependent on maternal …

The extensive metabolic demands of pregnancy require specific physiological and
anatomical changes. These changes affect almost all organ systems, including the …

Obesity is an emerging condition, with a prevalence of~ 20%. Although the simple
measurement of BMI is likely a simplistic approach to obesity, BMI is easily calculated, and …

Iodine is an essential micronutrient incorporated into thyroid hormones. Although iodine
deficiency can lead to a broad spectrum of disorders throughout life, it is most critical in the …

Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy is uncommon. Nonetheless, prompt identification and
adequate management of hyperthyroidism in a pregnant woman is essential, because …

Iodine is a necessary micronutrient for the production of thyroid hormones and normal
human development. Despite the significant worldwide strategies for the prevention and …

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common
neurobehavioral disorder in children, yet its etiology is poorly understood. Early thyroid …

The first trimester of pregnancy ranks high in priority when minimizing harmful exposures,
given the wide-ranging types of organogenesis occurring between 4-and 12-weeks' …

Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is markedly more common in women than men, the
highest female-to-male ratio being recorded during the reproductive period. This evidence …

Background Iron deficiency may be a risk factor for thyroid disorder; however, the
relationship between iron deficiency and thyroid disorder as well as mechanism involved …