888 top medical experts on Hypothyroidism across 63 countries and 39 U.S. states, including 791 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Hypothyroidism: A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland, leading to a decrease in basal metabolic rate. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the skin and edema, known as myxedema. It may be primary or secondary due to other pituitary disease, or hypothalamic dysfunction.
- Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
- Guideline Central: American Medical Association (1, 2)
- PubMed Practice Guideline
- U.S. National Guideline Center (archived)
- Broader Categories (#Experts): Thyroid Diseases (2,302) and Narrower Categories: Congenital Hypothyroidism (1,068), Myxedema (545).
- Clinical Trials : at least 176 including 7 Active, 95 Completed, 22 Recruiting
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