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2. Thyroid function tests - Wikipedia

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   Thyroid function tests (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid. [1] TFTs may be requested if a patient is thought to suffer from hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), or to monitor the effectiveness of either thyroid-suppression or hormone replacement therapy.

3. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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   Hypothyroidism (also called underactive thyroid, low thyroid or hypothyreosis) is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. [3] It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold , extreme fatigue, muscle aches , constipation , slow heart rate , depression , and ...

4. TRH stimulation test - Wikipedia

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   Patients with these conditions appear to have physiologically inactive TSH in their circulation that is recognized by TSH assays to a degree such that they may yield misleading, "euthyroid" TSH results. Use and Interpretation: [citation needed] • Helpful in diagnosis in patients with confusing TFTs.

5. Thyroid disease - Wikipedia

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   Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones [1] that travel through the blood to help regulate many other organs, meaning that it is an endocrine organ. These hormones normally act in the body to regulate energy use ...

6. Thyroid hormones - Wikipedia

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   The thyroid system of the thyroid hormones T 3 and T 4 [1] Thyroid hormones are any hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland, namely triiodothyronine (T 3) and thyroxine (T 4). They are tyrosine-based hormones that are primarily responsible for regulation of metabolism. T 3 and T 4 are partially composed of iodine, derived from food. [2]

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   What Is A Celery Rib? A celery rib is one of the individual stems that make up the larger bunch of celery, or "stalk." In botanical terms, a rib is a single segment of the plant, and in culinary ...

8. My daughter repeated kindergarten because she couldn't read ...

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   Susie Coughlin was concerned when her daughter struggled with reading skills at her public school.. The mom of two was disappointed her district didn't teach phonics as part of its literacy program.

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   A lawyer for sex trafficking victims in a ring allegedly run by ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has doubts about claims he has dementia.