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ISSUE44
April 1, 2006
Drugs for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
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Drugs for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
April 1, 2006 (Issue: 44)
Hypothyroidism is usually the result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism or cancer, or radioactive iodine therapy. Treatment of hypothyroidism with replacement doses of thyroid hormone is usually lifelong. The drug of choice...more
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