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Hyperthyroidism is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in overproduction and thus an excess of circulating free thyroid hormones. It is a common endocrine condition which most often is treated with thyrostatic drugs or radioiodine, less commonly with surgery. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of primary hyperthyroidism and is characterised by goitre, palpitation and exophthalmos. This book discusses the pathogenesis, phenotypic … More >>

Handbook of Hyperthyroidism: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

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I’m feeling the pain and extraordinary discomfort which signal that I’ve got a bladder/urinary tract infection starting. I’m trying to drink LOTS of water in an effort to flush my system out before the infection really sets in. I’ve been able to do that before. My question is, besides lots of water and cranberry juice, what other liquids are good to drink to help flush my system? Also, if cranberry juice is good, would it also be good or better to eat cranberries? Thanks for helpful answers.

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The running bug can hit, and hit hard. Once someone has the desire to run in their first race they cant wait to get started training. One of the biggest mistakes made is getting started too quickly and increasing their risk of injury. Some of these types of new injuries can sideline a runner for weeks. And, when a runner is new, this kind of discouragement can extinguish the running flame forever.

Instead, its much wiser to start with a 5k beginning running program that puts you on the right track, so to speak. Remember, that the voyage of a 1000 miles starts with one step. The same is true of wanting to run races or even marathons. Before running you have to learn to walk and before walking you must learn to crawl. So before marathons lets learn to run a 5k well. These concepts will help you to continue your running career in health and with the smallest amount of injury possible.

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In 1981, Dr. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto came up with a ranking system for carbohydrates based upon how long it takes them to break down into the system. Some carbohydrates break down very slowly and those release glucose gradually into the bloodstream and have a low glycemic index. For people who are diabetes, particularly those who are insulin dependent, a low glycemic index is preferable. These foods allow the insulin or medication to respond better to the blood glucose and allows for the sugars to break down more naturally.

Other foods are rated high on the Glycemic Index. These foods currently have high ratings and raise the blood glucose level quickly. High glycemic foods can be beneficial for people who are recovering from high exertion or those suffering from hypoglycemia. People with Type I or Type II Diabetes should avoid high glycemic foods as they can play havoc with the insulin or medication they are taking.

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The doctor believes that a 17 year old has a lump in her throat.
What could show up in an ultrasound?
What conditions result from thyroid problems?

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