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Offers ways to end chronic fatigue naturally by making a few simple lifestyle changes. ... Read more

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This text provides a uniquely comprehensive reference covering all surgically relevant thyroid and parathyroid diseases. It is definitive reference presenting the latest information on the management of common and rare disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. International authorities provide detailed discussions on operative techniques and treatments that are accompanied by rationales for particular approaches advocated by the authors.

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excellent purchase
Book very clear and effective in the handling of the arguments. Beautiful drawings and excellent deepening of the main issues concerning the thyroid disease and parathyroid ... Read more

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The most common cause of thyroid disorders in industrialized countries including the U.S. is autoimmune thyroid disease. The disease process is caused by thyroid antibodies, also called auto-antibodies sent from the immune system that mistakenly recognize the thyroid gland an an intruder or invader in the body.

Over time, thyroid autoimmunity causes hormone imbalance resulting in either hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

In this 6,545word ebook, I have endeavored to provide a study resource on the subject of thyroid antibodies, including my perspective and experience as an autoimmune thyroid disease patient with hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Subjects addressed in the chapters, include descriptions of these thyroid antibodies and how they are blood-tested for, to detect developing or overt thyroid diseases. An important question also discussed, is that of whether or not symptoms of thyroid disease can occur as a result of thyroid antibodies, before hormone levels become abnormal (short answer - "yes").

I, Jim Lowrance - the author served as Thyroid Health Editor for BellaOnline.com from March 2008 to May 2009 and have written over 100 general health articles for Suite101.com, where I have received Editor's Choice Awards. I have had the privilege of writting requested reviews of books authored by other health writers, including Mary Shomon and Dr. Mark Starr MD. ... Read more

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Is your doctor making you sick?

If you have been told that you have high blood pressure, low thyroidor diabetes, you may be a victim of one of the most common medicalscams of our time.Are these conditions really diseases, or couldthey be clever methods for medicine to drum up business?

Internationally acclaimed medical anthropologists Sydney Ross Singerand Soma Grismaijer are known for their discoveries of the lifestylecauses of disease.Their research breakthroughs include linkingbreast cancer with bras, migraines with sleep position, and more.Now, they are exposing one of the most insidious and destructivecauses of disease -- doctors!

As businesspeople who profit from sickness, doctors have a conflict ofinterest that can be, and frequently is, deadly.And theirtreatments, which increasingly consist of lifetime medicationaddiction, may be for conditions that aren't really diseases afterall.

It's time to open our eyes to what medicine and doctors are doing tous.It's time for the MEDICAL REVOLUTION! ... Read more

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Lousy Book
What a disappointment.All this book does is slam doctors for over medicating.It doesn't reveal any real scams or expose the reasons behind High Blood Pressure, Low Thyroid or Diabetes.Nor does it offer any kinds of solutions.

The only real value the book has to offer is to remind you not to give your power over to your doctor.They (doctors) are not gods and most of the time they are looking out for their own interests and those of the big drug companies.

Pretty basic stuff most people already know.Don't waste your money.

all Health care workers should read this!
Written with great humor. The doctor/patient "play" is sad but true. Every person should learn to be their own healer, dont give away your power to anyone, especially a person who has been heavily conditioned to live in a left brain/ego reality.

There is hope!
Tired of taking one drug to cover the side effects of another drug? There is hope for this endless downward spiral. The Doctor Is Out is a powerful book that addresses the cause rather than just the symptoms of your health problems. It is profound in its insights, but easy to read and understand. The authors use humor to effectively communicate the true path to health. This is a must read for both patients and doctors who want to get to the real cause of disease. Read, laugh, and learn how to save your health and your money at the same time. Also checkout their website at www.selfstudycenter.org for more health information! ... Read more

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This massive revision of the highly acclaimed first edition presents a wealth of new information and insights on every aspect of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, initial treatment, and long-term management of all varieties of thyroid cancer. Paramount is a thorough treatment of the nuclear medical aspects of diagnosing and managing the thyroid cancer patient. This includes extensive discussion of isotopes, isotope uptake and scanning procedures, radioisodine ablation and dosimetry (with or without recombinant human TSH), stunning, octreotide and FDG-PET scanning, and various alternative imaging modalities. Additional highlights include management of the scan negative and thyroglobulin-positive patient, ultrasound of the lymph nodes, local adjuncts to therapy of metastases, low iodine diets and cookbooks, future directions in therapy, and alternative therapies when traditional surgery and radioactive iodine fail. ... Read more

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A Comprehensive resource for anyone involved with Thyroid CA
This text is an excellent, multidisciplinary resource for any physician involved in the treatment of patients with thyroid cancer. Drs. Wartofsky and Van Nostrand have assembled a diverse group of experts in pathology, endocrinology, surgery, and nuclear medicine who provide up-to-date information on the many facets of managing and treating thyroid cancer. There have been many advances in thyroid cancer management recently including the use of recombinant TSH, PET scanning and increasing use of ultrasound for detection of recurrent disease, which are all covered comprehensively. Areas of controversy, such as stunning by diagnostic I-131 studies, are fairly presented with both sides of the controversy discussed. There are many practical considerations discussed that are helpful in patient care. As a nuclear medicine physician who has treated thyroid cancer patients for over 30 years I find this text to be the best resource available on this subject. I would highly recommend this book to any physician involved with thyroid cancer.

Great resource for all endocrinologists
A manuscript like this is very important.It reviews nearly every topic in the area of thyroid cancer and provides evidence-based guidelines for clinicians to follow.Thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon, although for endocrinologists, it is the most common cancer they will see.Every clinician who evaluates, recommends treatment, and follows patients with this disease needs a resource like this to refer to from time to time.The chapters are easy to read, the index very helpful, and the information very informative and current.It is a perfect addition to the library for all endocrinologists, and is especially useful for those beginning their careers.I commend the editors and all the chapter authors for putting together this excellent book.

State-of-the-art in Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management edited by Leonard Wartofsky & Douglas Van Nostrand is one of the best Textbooks covering all aspects of thyroid cancer that I've ever read. The authors and their colleagues should be very pleased with this second edition and its outstanding amount of information.
Definitely, I congratulate the authors for this valuable contribution to basic and clinical endocrinologists.

A good book for patients and doctors alike
This nearly 700 page book has a wealth of information. The book is well organized, is clearly written and should be of benefit for both patients and physicians. The book covers the wide range of topics and provides easily understood information about a complex problem. This book should be helpful for both students and seasoned physicians.

Do not waste money in buying this book!!!!
I was very disappointed after buying this book. Not to mention this book cost me nearly 200 U. S. dollars. Anyway, money is not the matter. If after reading this book it really helps me to manage Thyroid Cancer patient better, even two thousand dollars are worth of that. The problem is that the title is totally mis-leading. Howe can it be called a comprehensive textbook on treating Thyroid Cancer?? For a comprehensive book, like DeVita's Cancer, princple and practice of oncology,Harrison's textbook on Internal Medicine, or Henry Kaplan's Hodgkin's Lymphomathese are the true all time classics or what we call " bible " on these subjects. Concerning this book, I think a chapter onthyroid cancer from any standard textbook of cancer covers as much, if not more than it. Just take one example, it did not mention a single word on how to treat patient with recurrence in neck node or at least give us a guidline for that. All other related topics are very briefly givenand some are not touched at all. I hope Mazzaferri's textbook or other larger textbook on thyroid cancer can actully do the job it should be. A real " comprehensive "textbook for reference for the managment of CA Thyroid. ... Read more

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"I have been a registered nurse for over 30 years, and I found this book to be very informative. It is written in an easy style, which makes it a must read for anyone facing thyroid disease. This is a beautifully written, revolutionary approach to understanding and dealing with a frightening diagnosis."

Marguerite Lorenzo, R.N.

Upon her diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer, Ms. Wolfe spent a great deal of time researching her condition. She became frustrated that the information about the thyroid and its conditions, especially cancer, available to the general public was almost overwhelming in its depth of detail. Ms. Wolfe dedicated the next two plus years pulling this information together in a concise manner in order to help others in her same condition. Ms. Wolfe means for this book to be used as a tool for knowledge for those searching out information about the thyroid, its conditions, the immune system and thyroid cancer. Ms. Wolfe is a Thyroid Cancer survivor and has been cancer free for five years now.

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This is a major reference text filled with data on the actions of the thyroid hormones and the hormonal interplay between the placenta, fetus, and mother, and on the endocrine role of the polypeptide hormones produced by the fetal pituitary and placenta. It covers the management of maternal thyroid disease and the effect on the fetus of both the disease and its treatment. The book presents data on fetal thyroid function in normal pregnancy and in the presence of such pregnancy complications as intrauterine growth retardation and red cell isoimmunization. It also contains data on the fetal response to maternal administration of thyrotropin releasing hormone, and evaluates the role of such therapy in promoting fetal lung maturity. The book is heavily referenced throughout and contains many illustrations and tables. ... Read more

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This comprehensive thyroid information resource contains 65 chapters and 44,573 words, divided into four easy-to-navigate sections.

SECTION ONE: “The Best Darn Hypothyroidism Ebook!” – An under active thyroid gland, accounts for 80% of thyroid disorder cases and this section contains 17 chapters dedicated to the most common thyroid disorder that exists. All aspects regarding hypothyroid conditions are addressed in easy-to-understand language. Anyone from a novice reader to a medical professional can benefit from the compiled information.

SECTION TWO: “The Best Darn Hyperthyroidism Ebook!” – An overactive thyroid gland, accounts for 20% of thyroid disease cases. Within the 10-chapters, the most common cause - Graves' disease is also addressed, as well as complications, including Thyroid Eye Disease, toxic diffuse goiter, hot nodules, myopathy of the muscles and a hyperthyroid condition that can be life-threatening (i.e. thyroid storm).

SECTION THREE: “The Best Darn Thyroid Disease Ebook!” – Containing 34 chapters covering everything about disorders, conditions and imbalances of the thyroid gland. Medical professionals and laypersons can benefit from the extensively-researched and well-confirmed information. Included, is information on thyroid antibodies (autoimmunity), goiters, thyroid nodules, cancer, risk factors for developing thyroid disease, types of thyroiditis, coping with a diseased thyroid gland, famous people with thyroid disease (like Oprah Winfrey) and much, much more.

SECTION FOUR: “My Personal Thyroid Disease Story” – These final four chapters contain my personal account of my difficulty in receiving a diagnosis and afterward in obtaining proper treatment for my autoimmune hypothyroidism and co morbid health disorders. I offer many suggestions for being a proactive thyroid patient and in partnering with a qualified treating doctor. Included in the chapters, I discuss my struggle with adrenal fatigue, emotional symptoms and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Author - Jim Lowrance is a veteran health writer for sites including BellaOnline Thyroid Health (former Editor & moderator) and Suite101 General Health (recipient of 3 Editor’s Choice Awards). He has written book reviews for other health writers including Mary Shomon (with honorable mention on Mary’s site) and Dr. Mark Starr. He has endeavored to make this the best thyroid disease e-book resource available.
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Pocket-sized guide to thyroid problems. Covers symptoms, tests, diagnosis, treatments, and lifestyle. Includes what the thyroid does and what can go wrong, overactive and underactive thyroid, case studies, charts and checklists. Many full-color illustrations. For consumers. Softcover. ... Read more

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What the Doctors don't tell you
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has thyroid problems themselves or in their family.I have been going to doctors for 19 years now after a total thyroidectomy because of thyroid cancer.I was sent home from hospital with little information and told to take tablets for the rest of my life.I have been having regular checkups but have always wanted to know why did it happen.This book told me more than any doctor has in all those years.I found myself saying "Why wasn't this book around when I was going through it all?"After reading this book I now know I need to see a specialist and my children also need to be checked.This book gives you all the information you will need to be well informed about thyroid problems. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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A panel of outstanding investigators surveys and explainsthe major cutting-edge methods used in thryroid receptor (TR) researchand explains their practical experimental details. Described instep-by-step detail to ensure robust experimental results, thetechniques presented cover a wide variety of key areas, including TRin development and knockout (mouse and Xenopus), transcriptionalregulation by TRs in both cell–free systems and in living cells,and TR mutant analysis of patients. Additional methods providepowerful tools for the isolation of TR-regulated protein complexes,for studying the oncogene v-Erba in blood cell differentiation, andfor target gene analysis in the brain. Microarray chip methods arealso presented for analyzing the organs of transgenic mice to identifytarget genes in the liver. ... Read more

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There are many diseases that affect thyroid function, including those that cause hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid swelling (goiter), tumors in the gland (nodules), thyroid eye disease and thyroid cancer. This e-book looks at these conditions of thyroid dysfunction in some detail and the diseases that cause them including thyroid autoimmunity. The subjects addressed in the chapters include signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders, their diagnosis and treatments. Types of goiters, nodules and cancers of the thyroid gland are also discussed in addition to surgical procedures for them and post-op treatments. TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER ONE: Thyroid Autoimmunity CHAPTER TWO: Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy CHAPTER THREE: Hashimoto's Encephalopathy Rare but Serious CHAPTER FOUR: Grave's Disease and Hyperthyroid Treatments CHAPTER FIVE: What are Goiters? CHAPTER SIX: What are Thyroid Nodules? CHAPTER SEVEN: Thyroid Cancer -Subheadings Include: *The Search for Causes and Cures of Autoimmune Disease Continues *Epstein-Barr Virus in Autoimmune Diseases *Hypothyroid Neuropathies *Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy *My Personal Experience with Hypothyroid Therapy *Natural Thyroid Supplements? *Can Hyperthyroidism be resolved with Drug Treatment Only? *Thyroid Eye Disease *Self-Examining for Goiters *How Thyroid Cancer Manifests *Post Operative Thyroid Cancer Treatments ... Read more

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Great Resource
Quick FACTS Thyroid Cancer: What you need to knowNow (ACS Quick Facts Series)
This is a great quick reference book.Helps to understand thyroid cancer and to prepare for doctor appointments. ... Read more

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Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts involved in the development of standards and guidelines for its management in the USA, UK, Europe and Asia, the book contains succinct and knowledgeable summaries of the management of thyroid cancer. Every chapter describes a different aspect of care, and provides clear and detailed information about caring for patients with this group of tumors.

This is an invaluable reference to health care professionals, from primary to tertiary care, involved in the management of thyroid cancer such as clinical nurse specialists, clinical psychologists, family medicine practitioners, specialists in palliative care (especially for anaplastic thyroid cancers), geneticists and surgeons, endocrinologists, oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists.

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A highly useful reference source
I particularly liked the format of this book which allows a very user friendly approach to diagnosis and treatment, employing the most current guidelines of the professional organizations.Discussions are succinct and focused, and I have found the answer to every question that I have looked up.An excellent index as well.Should be useful to both endocrinologists, surgeons, and internists treating patients with thyroid cancer. ... Read more

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This book reviews current opinions of the role of fine-needle biopsy (FNB) in the diagnosis of both diffuse and nodular thyroid disease and presents cytological diagnostic criteria and histological correlation for most entities. The history of FNB of the thyroid is briefly reviewed, followed by a summary of basic anatomical and physiological data. Its role in the clinical diagnosis of thyroid disease with an emphasis on the solitary nodule is analyzed in some depth based on a review of the literature. The techniques of sampling and processing of samples are described, including the use and promises of new ancillary techniques such as proton magnetic resonance. The main part of the book is devoted to the cytological identification of different cell types in thyroid smears and to the diagnostic criteria, the differential diagnosis and the diagnostic problems of most pathological processes encountered in the thyroid. Nearly 200 micrographs illustrate the cytological appearances and their histological correlation. Intended as a practical handbook to use by the microscope in routine diagnostic work, this book is primarily aimed at cytopathologists and cytotechnologists.It should also be a valuable aid for anatomical pathologists, endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons in understanding the usefulness, reliability and limitations of cytology in the diagnosis of thyroid disease. ... Read more

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Millions of people are affected by thyroid disease worldwide, yet most people know little about the thyroid. Thyroid Disease fills that gap, explaining the importance of the thyroid gland to the smooth functioning of the human body and mind.

This book covers all of the important aspects of diseases of the thyroid, a small gland that secretes hormones that deliver energy to cells of the body. Historical details on the earliest references to the thyroid gland and goiters, as well as historic details on the links between goiter, iodine, and cretinism are discussed. Thyroid diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer, are addressed in detail. Historical vignettes help explain important topics, such as the iodination of salt and Nobel Prize–winning work on thyroid surgery, and also provide examples of famous people with thyroid conditions.

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Advances in the Management of Thyroid Cancer will focus on state-of-the-art basic science, pathology, clinical medicine, surgery, and technology. An update on surgical approaches as well as pre and post-operative management for early and advanced thyroid cancer is presented. Topics covered include the emerging role of the surgeon as ultrasonographer during fine needle aspiration, care of the immobile vocal fold, and the role of nerve integrity monitors. Breakthroughs in molecular biology, robotic surgery, and endoscopic approaches are discussed. Faculty from leading institutions will participate from the disciplines of General Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngology, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology. ... Read more