Annals of Thyroid Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects of thyroid hormones and thyroid diseases and their interaction with the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, gastroenteron system, metabolic and nervous systems. The journal also focuses upon all the thyroid disease symptoms and treatments, including hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, plus a range of other thyroid problems including thyroid cancer. Austin Publishing Group is a successful host of more than hundred peer reviewed, open access journals in various fields of science and medicine with intent to bridge the gap between academia and research access. Annals of Thyroid Research accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, mini reviews, rapid communication, opinions and editorials on all related aspects of all related aspects of thyroid hormones and thyroid diseases.

1. THYROID

2. THYROID IS A LARGE
DUCTLESS GLAND PRESENT
IN THE NECK THAT
SECRETES HORMONES FOR
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
BODY.
WHAT IS THYROID?

4. FUNCTIONS OF THYROID
GLAND
It stimulates and maintains various
metabolic processes.
Produces thyroid hormones which
regulate metabolism and affect the growth
and function of other parts of the body.
Produces calcitonin to reduce the serum
calcium levels.

5. The two important hormones secreted by
Thyroid gland are:
1) TRIIODOTHYRONINE
2) THYROXINE

7. HOW THYROID
DISEASE
OCCURS?

8. Thyroid cancer
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid nodules
Thyroiditis

9. TYPES OF THYROID
CANCERS
PAPILLARY
FOLLICULAR
ANAPLASTIC
MEDULLARY

10.  Hormone defficiency
 Lack of iodine
 Grave’s disease
 Various inflammations
 Pituitary problems
 Inappropriate TSH levels
 Obesity
 Diabetes
 Hypertension
 Malfunction of pituitary glands

11. VARIOUS SYMPTOMS OF
THYROID DISEASE
 Stopped menstrual cycle or over flow
of menstrual cycle in women.
 Lower heartbeat
 Tremors in hands
 Low body temperature
 Unable to tolerate cold temperatures
 Clamminess
 Sudden weight gain or loss

13. Thyroid surgery
Radiation therapy
Treatment using lithium
Anti thyroid medications
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Large doses of regular iodine
Thyroidectomy
Hormone suppression