Iodine Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology

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Iodine Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology

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Overview: Iodine is a chemical element. It is found in trace amounts in the human body, in which its only known function is in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Severe iodine deficiency results in impaired thyroid hormone ...

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Tags: Endocrinology, Hormone, Thyroid Disease, Goiter, Iodine Deficiency, Mineral, Iodine

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Severe iodine deficiency results in impaired thyroid hormone synthesis and/or thyroid enlargement (goiter). http://bit.ly/bBaKyI

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Got Iodine? - Healthy Bitch Daily

healthybitchdaily.com — “Why you might be at risk for an iodine deficiencySince the meltdown at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, iodine has been flying off the shelves for its radiation fightin’ abilities. Whether you’ve stocked up or not, the heavy focus on iodine may have a silver lining for vegans. A new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that vegans consumed half the daily-recommended amount of iodine.Not a biggie, you say? Think again. Iodine is necessary forView full resource at healthybitchdaily.com

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Endocrinology Article | Thyroid function

mdlinx.com — “Maternal thyroid function in different conditions of iodine nutrition in pregnant women exposed to mild-moderate iodine deficiency: an observational studyView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Maternal thyroid function in different conditions of iodine nutrition in pregnant women exposed to mild-mo... http://bit.ly/jSDFLc #endo

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New Study Suggests UK Is Now Iodine-deficient - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “New research suggests the UK population is now iodine-deficient and a full review and evidence-based recommendations are needed to safeguard public health. The findings, presented today at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference, provide the only current data on the UK's iodine status and demonstrate iodine-deficiency in a large sample population. Iodine-deficiency is the most common cause of preventable mental impairment worldwide...View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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New Study Suggests UK Is Now Iodine-deficient: New research suggests the UK population is now iodine-deficient and... http://bit.ly/huDfTd

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New Study Suggests UK Is Now Iodine-deficient

medicalnewstoday.com — “New research suggests the UK population is now iodine-deficient and a full review and evidence-based recommendations are needed to safeguard public health. The findings, presented today at the SocView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Endocrinology Article | Iodine

mdlinx.com — “Selenium status, thyroid volume and multiple nodule formation in an area with mild iodine deficiencyView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Selenium status, thyroid volume and multiple nodule formation in an area with mild iodine deficiency: Euro... http://bit.ly/eyM2Pv #endo

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Endocrinology Article | Hypothyroidism

mdlinx.com — “Hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency and iodine levels in enteral formulasView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency and iodine levels in enteral formulas: Pediatrics International http://bit.ly/b7K01j #endo

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Iodine Levels In Imported Foods Should Be More Closely Monitored, Australia

medicalnewstoday.com — “Despite increasing awareness of iodine deficiency, the potential for iodine toxicity, particularly from sources containing seaweed, is less well recognised, according to a case study in the MedView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Iodine Levels In Imported Foods Should Be More Closely Monitored, Australia: Despite increasing awareness of iodin... http://mnt.to/f/3KMg

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Goiter, Lithium-Induced: eMedicine Endocrinology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lithium is used for the treatment of bipolar manic-depressive disorder. Like iodide, lithium inhibits thyroid hormone (TH) release. In supratherapeutic doses in rodents, as well as in vitro, lithium also inhibits thyroglobulin (Tg) iodination and coupling ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The use of lithium can result in the development of a goiter. Learn more about lithium-induced goiters. http://bit.ly/auX9UC

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The thyroid hormones (THs)-thyroxine (T4) and 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T3)-circulate in blood by reversibly binding to carrier proteins. Although only 0.3% or less of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Thyroxine-binding globulin deficiency can be caused by both inherited or acquired means. Learn more about causes. http://bit.ly/cF5lbi

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Hypothyroidism: eMedicine Endocrinology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone. It usually is a primary process in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. It can also be secondary-that is, lack ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone. Lear more. http://bit.ly/9s3oIS

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Discussion in this article is limited to hyposomatotropism of aging. For more information on adult growth hormone deficiency (GHD), see Hypopituitarism (Panhypopituitarism). The decrease in lean body mass and increase in adipose tissue that occurs with ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Should growth hormone be administered to older men to fight hyposomatotropism of aging? Advice from experts. http://bit.ly/9iOxYn

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Prolactin Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the vast majority of prolactin deficiency states, the deficiency occurs secondary to general anterior pituitary dysfunction. The most commonly associated condition is postpartum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan syndrome); however, prolactin deficiency can also be caused by ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Prolactin deficiency usually occurs secondary to pituitary dysfunction, but it may have other causes. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cBZ5IS

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Classic Kallmann syndrome (KS) and idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) are rare genetic conditions that encompass the spectrum of isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Most patients have gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) deficiency, as suggested by their response to pulsatile GnRH ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Kallmann syndrome (KS) and idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) are rare genetic conditions. Learn more. http://bit.ly/99wsoi

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Growth Hormone Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland produce growth hormone. The hormone's secretion is stimulated by growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and is inhibited by somatostatin, both of which ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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The clinical manifestations of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) are variable, depending on the age of onset. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cNg9hO

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