ALLMedicine™ Iodine Deficiency Center

Jan 20th, 2022 - Mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency was present in large parts of Germany up to the beginning 1990s and improved from then on. Current epidemiological data on spot urine iodine measurements in German children strongly suggest the re-occurrence of a...

Jan 18th, 2022 - The most important risk factor of cardiovascular disease is hypertension and high salt intake contributes to high blood pressure. However, to prevent iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the iodization of salt is a proven strategy. So, on one hand, ...

Dec 20th, 2021 - Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland can't make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally. People are hypothyroid if they have too little thyroid hormone in the blood. Common ca...

Dec 18th, 2021 - Xinjiang is one of the areas in China with extremely severe iodine deficiency. The health of Xinjiang residents has been endangered for a long time. In order to provide reasonable suggestions for scientific iodine supplementation and improve the h...

Nov 23rd, 2021 - Background: Despite the implementation of the universal salt iodization (USI) program for correction of iodine deficiency in China for ∼20 years, the actual iodine nutrition status of Chinese residents and the prevalence of iodine deficiency and i...

Mar 11th, 2008 - Prevention and control of iodine deficiency in pregnant and lactating women and in children less than 2-years-old: conclusions and recommendations of the Technical Consultation.|2008| ,Andersson M,de Benoist B,Delange F,Zupan J,|diagnosis,preventi...

Dec 20th, 2021 - Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland can't make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally. People are hypothyroid if they have too little thyroid hormone in the blood. Common ca...

Oct 14th, 2021 - Background: Pregnant women may be particularly vulnerable to iodine deficiency as requirements increase to support fetal development. There is limited information concerning how maternal iodine status changes during pregnancy. Severe iodine defici...

Apr 30th, 2021 - Iodine deficiency can have serious consequences, especially during pregnancy and lactation where the fetus is entirely dependent on its mother for the provision of iodine. There is no current iodine fortification programme in the United Kingdom, a...

Apr 15th, 2021 - Objective: The aim of this study is to determine effect of BCC on micronutrients intake and growth of children age 6-59 month old in Arsi Zone highland, Oromiya, Ethiopia. Chapter 1 knowledge and attitude about the prevention of iodine deficiency ...

Jan 25th, 2021 - In well-controlled randomized trials in Europe and New Zealand, even mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency in school-age children reduces IQ (1); thus, its critical to avoid iodine deficiency in this age group. In countries effected by iodine deficie...

Feb 26th, 2019 - Long-term dietary iodine replacement at recommended levels may decrease the size of iodine-deficient goiters in very young children and pregnant women and is indicated for all patients with iodine deficiency. Generally, long-standing goiters assoc...

Sep 24th, 2018 - The unusual and enigmatic appearance of the Mona Lisa may be because she suffered from hypothyroidism, suggest two experts who cite not only the evidence visible in Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait, but also her natural history and dietary patt...

Aug 27th, 2018 - Thyroid disease includes hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules, and is commonly seen in most primary care and outpatient endocrinology offices. In routine clinical practice, patients will often inquire about dietary changes they can...

Jan 22nd, 2018 - Action Points Note that this guidance document from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a strong nutritional foundation in the "first 1,000 days of life." Among multiple points, they stress making positive choices to provide healthy food...

Jan 18th, 2018 - Iodine deficiency could lead to significant delays in becoming pregnant, according to data from a prospective cohort study published online in Human Reproduction. Researchers followed 501 couples that were discontinuing contraception to become pre.