Handout on thyroid disorders for medical students or residents, created by the PES resident/medical student education subcommittee
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Thyroid Hormone Administration: A Guide for Families What is Thyroid Hormone? Thyroid hormone is the medication prescribed by your child’s doctor to treat hypothyroidism, also known…
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Hyperthyroidism: A Guide for Families What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism refers to too much thyroid hormone in the blood coming from the thyroid gland. The signs and…
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Congenital Hypothyroidism: A Guide for Families What is Congenital Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a baby is born without…
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Acquired Hypothyroidism in Children: A Guide for Families What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland that does not produce enough of the active…
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