Barnes and Noble Basics Thyroid Disorders

by Lewis Vaugh and Lewis Vaughn

Book Overview

Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with thyroid disorders. Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Postpartum Thyroiditis: there are many diseases connected with the thyroid. A new patient can... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760736375
• ISBN13: 9780760736371
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Thyroid Disorders by Vaughn

The author describes scans, ultrasound and biopsy techniques toaid in the detection of thyroid diseases. There is an extensivedescription of thyroid cancers and treatments. The lobectomy isa partial removal of the thyroid lobe. There are various internet sites devoted to thyroid issues; namely, healthscout.com, endocrineweb.com and thyroidabout.com. There is a thyroid foundation at thyroidfoundation.orgNew treatments are available for thyroid diseases i.e. Hypothyroidism may be treated with synthetic thyroid hormone.This book would be very valuable for anyone having thyroidhealth issues to address. It is well worth the price for a highly concentrated treatment of the thyroid gland.