Thyroid Disease: The Facts Book

Disorders of the thyroid gland are common, affecting some 200 millionpeople worldwide. Aimed at patients with thyroid disease and their relatives, this book offers an authoritative account of the symptoms, causes and treatments of the various ailments of the gland. The book is well structured and readers will easily find the relevant material for their individual problem--from the initial tests carried out in diagnosis to the long-term treatment of the illness. An excellent glossary includes explanations of terms used, drugs and patient support organisations. The photographs, simple diagrams and patient accounts all contribute towards making the book more reader friendly. Written by two leading consultants in this field, the publication is detailed and covers a wide range of material. Its primary purpose is to inform patients, who the authors believe have fewer fears when given knowledge about their condition and benefit greatly from that understanding. On the downside, the book contains many technical terms and perhaps goes deeper than some people would require. But for patients who want to be fully informed of their condition, this book is essential reading. It could also prove useful for health care professionals who need to underpin their own knowledge of these conditions. --Carole ButterworthRead More