The Thyroid Sourcebook (5th Edition)

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McGraw Hill Professional, 2008年12月7日 - 304 頁

The classic reference guide for living with thyroid disorder--now completely revised and updated

The New York Times called this book "an excellent source of information." The Thyroid Sourcebook features patient narratives; information on the complications of hypo- and hyperthyroidism, such as depression, weight gain, thyroid, eye disease, and sleep disorders; the latest on complimentary medicine; and much more.

 

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A Beautiful Butterfly
1
Hypothyroidism
13
Thyrotoxicosis and Hyperthyroidism
33
Inflammation of the Thyroid Gland
57
Lumps in the Thyroid Gland
63
A Beginners Guide
81
When Other Stuff Happens Too
97
Fertility Pregnancy Postpartum and Neonatal Issues
121
Thyroid Hormone Replacement and Other Medications
153
Diet Nutrition and Thyroid Disease
169
When You Need a Massage
187
How to Assess Thyroid Books Websites and Other Resources
203
Legitimate Thyroid Resources for Patients
211
Glossary
217
Bibliography
229
Index
235

A Beginners Guide to Radioactive Iodine
137

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關於作者 (2008)

M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D., is a thyroid cancer survivor, bioethicist, medical sociologist, and pioneer in consumer health writing. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto, and is currently the director of the Program for Bioethics and patients’ rights at the University of Kentucky.

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