A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders: From Diagnosis to Treatment

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In straightforward and simple prose, this medical reference covers how the thyroid gland works and explains common disorders, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Information on the symptoms of various disorders accompany discussions of diagnoses and treatment options. Special attention is given to how thyroid diseases affect specific populations such as women, children, and the elderly.

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Paul Ruggieri, MD, is a surgeon on staff at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. He is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He is the author of A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders and The Surgery HandbookA Guide to Understanding Your Operation. He lives in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr Scott Isaacs MD, is a medical director at The Intelligent Health Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, overseeing a staff of eight health professionals who offer state of the art care in the fields of endocrinology, diabetes management, metabolism, general health, nutrition, and weight management. He is board certified in endocrinology, metabolism, diabetes, and internal medicine.