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Everything you ever wanted to know about Thyroid.
Braverman's grand work is almost the standard against which all other thyroid texts are compared. While not as comprehensive as the 6th edition, the eighth edition manages to cover the essentials of Thyroidology today. While some of the authors still seem to subscribe to the false god of TSH, instead of taking a good history and using good clinical acumen; this work does cover the state of Thyroidology as it exists today. Definitely an excellent reference for anyone working in the field, and a good place to begin a better understanding of the Thyroid.

The best knowledge in thyroid diseases
This book is a classic in endocrinology. It has everything that an endocrinologist should know about the thyroid.

excellent reference text
It provide excellent coverage of Thyroidology,It is a must for someone interested in or presently conducting research,or dealing with the thyroid patients.Though the cost of the book may be scary for some of the readrers. ... Read more

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Clinical Management of Thyroid Disease is an exciting new book edited by Fredric Wondisford, MD-developer of the revolutionary new drug, Thyrotropin-and Sally Radovick, MD, with contributions from experts in the field. It fulfills the niche of a succinct, clinical resource to help you translate research into practice. This full-color volume offers valuable information on thyroid cancer and non-cancerous lesions, the effect of drugs on thyroid function, genetic disorders, and more in an accessible, easy-to-read consistent format.

• Presents the expertise of authors and editorial staff comprised of leaders in the field of thyroid research and clinical management for the best-qualified guidance on diagnosis and treatment.
  
• Provides a full-color, comprehensive approach that makes valuable information easy to locate and quick to read.
  
• Covers relevant topics applicable to all levels of training and expertise to serve as a detailed clinical reference on everything from the basic to the sophisticated.
  
• Captures research advances on hot topics such as thyroid cancer and non-cancerous lesions, the effect of drugs on thyroid function, and genetic disorders so that you can incorporate them into the way you treat patients.

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The thyroid is one of the most important parts of the body, regulating metabolism and organ function. Thyroid disorder can manifest as hypothyroidism (too little activity) or hyperthyroidism (too much activity). Symptoms can range from mild to serious, but thyroid problems are 90 percent curable if detected. This complete, up-to-date book covers every aspect of both conditions, incorporating case studies and including special chapters for pregnant women, babies, children, adolescents, and women over 50. Another chapter discusses vitamins, the role of iodine, how diet affects the thyroid, and the role of stress. ... Read more

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Thyroid Problems in Women and Children by Joan Gomez
This is a good purchase. It will help to identify strategies
aimed at keeping the thyroid healthy and intact. The use of
clean water, dairy, lean meat, fish (iodine content) are
important in maintaining overall thyroid health into the future.
Chronic overeating, eating too little and feeling cold all the
time are classic events which aggravate the thyroid and lead
to intractable problems. In addition, the book advises to
use salt sparingly and to stop using red food dyes.
Underactive thyroid inducers are cabbage, peanuts, mustard seed,
sweet corn, soy and milk from cows. Certain medicinal
preparations induce thyroid strain; namely, heparin,
diazepam, beta blockers, aspirin , steroids and sulfonamides.
Breathing problems may be aggravated by an over-active thyroid.
Stress, trauma, surgery, burns, radiation, bereavement and
personal illness-all place added burdens on the thyroid.
This book is a worthy purchase for consumers interested
in maintaining thyroid health. ... Read more

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If you're a woman between the ages of forty-five and sixty, you have a high risk of developing low thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. Often intertwined with menopausal symptoms, the sympotoms of low thyroid, such as weight gain, fatigue, and depression, can often feel overwhelming. In this User's Guide, Kathleen barnes describes the nature of thyroid disorders, natural thyroid-replacement hormones, and the important role of supplements in maintaining and restoring normal thyroid function. ... Read more

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The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women is an indispensable resource for the one in eight American women who suffers from chronic thyroid disorders. This new edition features the latest research on thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer, and their effect on women's health and lives. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of the latest medications and treatments, while addressing critical concerns for women such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum thyroid disorder, menopause, depression, and weight gain. It also offers candid appraisals of major alternative therapies.

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Outdated book
Don't bother with this book....The info is not up-to-date.I bought it used and cheap, and it still wasn't worth it.

Informative and easy to read
This book has helped me to understand the different types of thyroid diseases better.I'm very glad that it also lay out the risks of certain surgery that some doctors do not highlight.It is written in a manner that is easy to read and not heavy as compare to scientific books.

Very Informative
This is a really go book for anyone who doesn't know anything about thyroid conditions/diseases.I have had some experience with thyroid problems in the past so a lot of the information contained in the book was not new to me.The best part about the book is that you get detailed information without all the medical jargon.The author is very clear and descriptive about the different types of thyroid conditions, symptoms, common medical treatments, etc.I purchased it because I was hoping for more information on weight management and diet for tyroid patients.Although the book touches on this topic it was not as detailed as I would have liked.Otherwise, I would recommend this book as a guide to walk you through the maze of medical terms and to sort out some of the fact from fiction.

Nothing new here
Why did McGraw-Hill publish this book?It is almost identical (verbatim) to The Complete Thyroid Book except that the latter book includes some additional information.Both books were published in 2005.

I agree with the reviewers that mention how basic this book is.If you're new to learning about thyroid conditions and their treatment, The Complete Thyroid Book is a good starting point.Otherwise check out this book or The Complete Thyroid Book from the library and maybe you'll discover a few helpful tidbits.

Extremely Informative
I bought this book after a tough year of thyroid ups and downs. It has empowered me to understand and ask the right questions for a change. So informative but on a level that anyone can understand. After reading my copy, I bought one for my sister, who also has thyroid problems. Her mother-in-law saw it and bought two more copies for friends. Its great for family members of hyper-hypo- thyroid too. It will increase thier understaning. I bought a few books and this was the best, by far! ... Read more

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Great book
Nice and plenty pictures, good pitfalls, extensive explanation of every aspect in thyroid lesions. Recommended.

Great thyroid text
This book is dense with anything you could possibly want to know about the topic of thyroid cytopath. As an atlas, the images are numerous, and their quality is good to very good. Some images are a little small, but it doesn't really detract from their utility. Lots of tables as well. There seem to be a number of very nice cytopath texts out there (Sidawy, Atkinson, Clark/Faquin, and even Renshaw), but this one is probably the best for this one specific topic. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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For general practitioners and endocrinologists, the new Second Edition of this bestselling book offers the most up-to-date and practical guidance to diagnose and manage common and uncommon thyroid diseases.

New to the Second Edition:

• information on thyroid neoplasia, leading to new effective treatments of advanced thyroid cancer
• the latest VEGF-inhibiting drugs, opening avenues of targeted therapy not previously available
• new research on thyroid physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics

The new edition is fully evidence-based and updated to include the most current treatment and latest findings:

• the screening and case finding for thyroid disease
• the use of calcitonin in the diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer
• the diagnosis and management of subclinical hyperthyroidism (mild hyperthyroidism)
• thyroid disease related to interferon therapy and amiodarone therapy

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In straightforward and simple prose, this medical reference covers how the thyroid gland works and explains common disorders, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Information on the symptoms of various disorders accompany discussions of diagnoses and treatment options. Special attention is given to how thyroid diseases affect specific populations such as women, children, and the elderly. ... Read more

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Edited and authored by international experts,A Practical Manual of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseasepresents concise, evidence-based, multi-disciplinary guidance relevant for a global audience. Where appropriate, chapters include an evidence appraisal section which critically assesses the level of the evidence available for different treatment options.

Reflecting the latest in clinical research and showcasing techniques pioneered by the contributors, the book includes chapters dedicated to advances in:

• cytology
• radiological assessment
• molecular biology and treatment rationale in thyroid cancer
• surgical technique including minimally invasive modalities

Designed to be user-friendly, the book contains key points, case studies, color photographs and diagrams throughout. Multiple choice questions included at the end of each chapter enable self assessment.  

The book will be relevant to the medical undergraduate, postgraduate and clinical nurse specialist. Primary care physicians will find this an excellent resource for reference purposes and it will update specialists involved with treating thyroid and parathyroid disease in the fields of Pathology, Radiology, Oncology, Endocrinology and Surgery. ... Read more

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Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially all medical practitioners across every clinical setting. Significant insights have been gained into thyroid regulation and thyroid hormone metabolism that influence the selection and interpretation of thyroid function tests. The first section of the book presents the recent advances in thyroid physiology and a discussion of genetic influences on thyroid function tests. The population variation in the TSH "set point", now thought to be genetically determined, influences the evaluation of thyroid function and thyroid function "targets" for treatment of thyroid disease. The basics of thyroid function measurements, approaches, limitations, and clinical applications will be described for the major categories of thyroid function tests. Application of thyroid function testing to the key clinical settings are discussed, including in the management of thyroid diseases. The influences of drugs on thyroid function testing remains a major clinical issue and is covered in a separate chapter and the issue of thyroid function test screening is also discussed. The authors represent leaders in research and thyroid clinical practice as well as representing a variety of outstanding institutions. This volume provides material that is clinically practical and informed by the most recent scientific advances.

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Atlas of Thyroid Lesions provides a broad overview of the variety of lesions in the thyroid gland and their different characteristics and features, in the unique combination of ultrasound, cytologic and histologic appearance.

Nodules in the thyroid gland are quite common. Studies estimate that more than 70% of the adult population in the United States has thyroid lesions when examined by ultrasound. More than 80% of thyroid nodules are benign. Too many benign nodules are surgically resected due to insufficient diagnostics, and too many malignant tumors do not get adequate primary surgical treatment.This book demonstrates how multidisciplinary approaches can increase the quality of the complex thyroid diagnoses and thereby secure correct treatment.

This atlas presents:

•Comprehensive description and overview of all thyroid lesions, tumor types, nodules and neck lymph node metastases

•High quality ultrasound and pathology images

•Easy to find images of anticipated tumor types

•Didactic tools for how to improve diagnostic accuracy in the field

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By age 50, one woman in 10 has a thyroid problem and this thorough manual provides useful advice to bolster health. This holistic, in-depth guide answers many questions, including Why isn’t my thyroid medication working properly even though my blood tests come back “normal?” Why am I still tired and/or overweight even though I’ve been prescribed a thyroid hormone? Why is my thyroid gland enlarged and nodular, but I am not offered treatment other than expectant observation? Why do I still feel unwell even though I am taking thyroid medication? With illuminating case histories this practical troubleshooting guide provides effective solutions for the hidden epidemic of thyroid disease. ... Read more

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Many are demanding to know more about how to feel better, look better and live longer and healthier lives. In each book, readers will find helpful alternative medical information together with uplift ... Read more

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Very informative
This is a great little book with a good amount of information packed in.It will definitely give you some background knowledge and point you in the right direction if you are having thyroid issues.If your thyroid problem comes from Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder, I would also reccomend Dr. Colbert's Bible Cure book on autoimmune disease...an excellent companion book (which also goes into other autoimmune issues such as lupus, etc.). If you do not know if you have Hashimoto's, your doctor can check your antibody levels....it is worth checking as this is one of the main causes of hypothyroidism.Generally doctors do not treat this but the bible cure book on autoimmune diseases can give you some advice on natural things you can do to help your system. ... Read more

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This volume outlines patient care from diagnosis through various treatments for thyroid cancer patients. It serves as a state-of-the-art reference for clinicians providing comprehensive information on the scope of this disease, including surgery, nuclear medicine treatments, recurrence and metastases. Reference information is included for both physicians and thyroid cancer patients. ... Read more

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A thyroid cancer patient's best source
I purchased this book while going through a recurrence of my thyroid cancer; the information and research in this book are invaluable.Finding the "cutting edge" treatments helped me, and my doctor, discuss better treatments and change my treatment plan.This book has also been a great resource for my thyroid cancer support forums ([...]) as it covers all four types of thyroid cancer and their treatments.This book is a *must* for any thyroid cancer patient who needs to understand their condition further; who has metastases or a recurrence; or who is suffering from one of the more aggressive forms of thyroid cancer.

Essentials of Thyroid Cancer Management (Cancer Treatment and Research)
Dr Amdur makes the management of thyroid cancer straight forward and simple.He is an excellent teacher and lecturer and this textbook reflects his ability make complex topics easy to understand.I give this text my highest recommendation.

Update: Good content and service from Amazon
This book is essential for those doing thyroid research; however, my book came out with more than 50 blank pages making it difficult to read and follow. Publication quality was very bad.

Update: I requested a new book from Amazon and got it with excellent quality and no missing pages.I used this book as a reference and immediate use.

Very Informative
As a thyroid cancer patient, on a mission to educate myself, I find this book extremely helpful.Many doctors do not hesitate to tell their thyroid cancer patients that thyroid cancer is "the best cancer to have."I hear what the doctors are saying, but with this book I learn how to respect thyroid cancer.It can help to empower me to better take care of myself, and give me further understanding into my own treatment.

Practical Guidelines for a Complex Problem
I have recently started treating thyroid patients and have found this book to be a fantastic resource.It is well organized and gives straight forward guidelines for the practicing physician to manage these patients.This book is really the only resource you will need to treat this complex patient population. ... Read more

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Since being diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease in 2003, I have corresponded with 1,000s of other thyroid patients by email, message boards and forums. As a forum moderator I also responded to fellow-patients with over 3,000 reply-posts. Using some of these forum and email replies as outlines, I have rewritten and compiled them to include the best possible information on the thyroid disease subjects they were directed at answering.This "question and answer" format provides an interesting method for reading and learning about aspects of diseases, disorders and conditions affecting the thyroid gland. Many of the answers include aspects of my personal experience with hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroiditis and co-morbid health disorders I have developed since my initial diagnoses that are also common to other thyroid patients.It is my hope that the information contained in this book helps to provide an interesting, general education on hypothyroid and hyperthyroid related symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. ... Read more

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Hyperthyroidism is a term that simply means a person has developed an overactive thyroid gland. The metabolism of a person with hyperthyroidism is sped up from too much thyroid hormone in their system, so that everything in the body is running at overdrive. When this happens, the person will experience hyperthyroid symptoms.The vast majority of people with hyperthyroidism (95%) experience Graves' disease as the cause. This is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies created by the immune system that attach to the thyroid gland and stimulate it to produce excessive amounts of hormone. Graves' disease and other causes of hyperthyroidism are addressed as well as detailed discussion on symptoms diagnosis and treatments.TABLE OF CONTENTS:CHAPTER ONE: Hyperthyroidism and Its CausesCHAPTER TWO: Recognizing Graves' DiseaseCHAPTER THREE: Treatments for Grave's DiseaseCHAPTER FOUR: Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid at the Same TimeCHAPTER FIVE: My Own Experience with HashitoxicosisCHAPTER SIX: Anxiety Symptoms in Thyroid DisordersCHAPTER SEVEN: Book Review for: "Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism"CHAPTER EIGHT: Goiters Associated with Hyperthyroidism ... Read more

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Hypothyroidism is the medical term for an under-active thyroid gland. Hypothyroid disorders account for about 80% of thyroid disease cases, with the other 20% being hyperthyroid disorders (overactive thyroid). In this book, I address the subjects of symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for hypothyroidism. Also included, is my personal story about developing hypothyroidism, caused by the condition of thyroid autoimmunity called "Hashimoto's thyroiditis". Due to some difficulties I experienced in having proper testing ordered for my thyroid disorder and afterward being properly treated for it, I became "proactive" in my health care, which I recommend to other patients. I also discuss blood tests and other diagnostic methods for detecting under-functioning thyroid glands and many aspects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy. It is my hope that this book provides the reader with a good general education on the subject of hypothyroidism.TABLE OF CONTENTS:CHAPTER ONE: Symptoms and Diagnosis of HypothyroidismCHAPTER TWO: Common Causes of HypothyroidismCHAPTER THREE: Treatment for HypothyroidismCHAPTER FOUR: The Pros and Cons of Hypothyroid TreatmentCHAPTER FIVE: Book Review for "Hypothyroidism in Childhood and Adulthood"CHAPTER SIX: My Personal Experience with Hypothyroidism ... Read more

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Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or are a friend or relative of someone suffering from a thyroid disorder, this book offers help. The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Thyroid Disorders gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. this book is an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with the medical, psychological, or emotional turmoil of this condition. ... Read more

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Good Straightforward Source
This book was recommended by my endocrinologist as an easy to read and understand guide to thyroid issues, and it is just that. You can select areas that interest you, or read through the entire thing in a couple of hours.Good references as well. ... Read more

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Millions of Americans are suffering from hair loss due to undiagnosed thyroid disease. And thyroid patients with continuing hair loss problems need practical solutions to resolve their hair issues. This 100-page Guide, from the nation's leading thyroid patient advocate and best-selling author Mary Shomon, helps hair loss sufferers understand the problem, get proper thyroid diagnosis and treatment, and slow, stop or even reverse thyroid-related hair loss. ... Read more

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Thyroid Guide to Hair Loss Review
I was extremely let down by the "book". It seems more of a collection of `copy and paste' information found on Google. The only information I found relevant to hair-care was the use of Primrose Oil. Very, very disappointed....

I also found this disappointing..
..Just like the other reviewer said: nothing new in this book that isnt discussed on her site.Save your $$$.

Perfect for my Aunt
The book is warmly written, factual and helpful. While the internet is a convenient source to research medical concerns, it's reassuring to see a book dedicated solely to this delicate subject.It was the perfect tool I needed to instigate a discussion with my aunt regarding her own medical issues.Couldn't do that with the internet, so thank you for this book.

Disappointing
Everything actually relevant to thyroid-related hair loss in this 134 page "book"could have been covered in five pages. I was very disappointed.Just stick with information on the author's website and save your money. ... Read more