Advances in Graves' Disease and Other Hyperthyroid Disorders

Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Lisa Marie Moore lives in Atlanta, Georgia where she works for the federal government.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction1. Hyperthyroidism and Its Signs and Symptoms2. Causes of Hyperthyroidism3. Graves’ Disease: When the Autoimmune Response Goes Awry4. Genetic and Environmental Factors and Influences5. Coexisting Conditions in Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism6. Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease7. Conventional Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism8. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism9. Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period10. Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents11. Graves’ Ophthalmopathy and Other Extrathyroidal ManifestationsGlossaryReferencesResourcesIndex

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