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ANTITHYROID DRUGS: IIIComparison of Results of Newer Forms of Treatment of Thyrotoxicosis
ROBERT H. WILLIAMS, M.D.
Arch Intern Med. 1947;80(1):11-36.
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THE OBSCURITY of the fundamental disturbances in the body leading to the development of thyrotoxicosis has interfered with a direct approach in the therapy of this disease. Although much progress has been made in controlling it by surgical measures, a great deal is left to be desired, both as concerns the principles and the results of treatment. The ideal therapy is one which is simple, inexpensive, available to everyone, does not necessitate hospitalization, is not associated with significant toxic reactions and does not permit much invalidism. These ideals do not seem to be as reasonable an expectation with surgical treatment as with chemotherapy or physical therapy, but they must be developed to a greater extent. Recent contributions1 to the physiology of the thyroid have led to a clearer understanding of some of the problems of thyrotoxicosis.
PHYSIOLOGIC-CHEMICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THYROID FUNCTION
Whereas complete proof does not substantiate some of
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Author Affiliations
BOSTON
From the Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Second and Fourth Medical Services (Harvard), Boston City Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.
Footnotes
This investigation was supported in part by a grant from the Committee on Research in Endocrinology, National Research Council.
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