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Results 1 - 10 of 85 for IODINE
  1. Iodine in diet 
    Iodine is a trace element and a nutrient found naturally in the body. ... Iodine is needed for the cells to change food into energy. Humans need iodine for normal thyroid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002421.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Radioactive iodine uptake 
    Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) tests thyroid function. It measures how much radioactive iodine is taken up by your thyroid gland in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003689.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Iodine poisoning 
    Iodine is a naturally-occurring chemical. Small amounts are needed for good health. However, large doses can ... Children are especially sensitive to the effects of iodine. NOTE: Iodine is found in certain foods. However, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002658.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Thyroid scan 
    A thyroid scan uses a radioactive iodine tracer to examine the structure and function of the thyroid gland. This test is often done together with a radioactive iodine uptake ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003829.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Radioiodine therapy 
    Radioiodine therapy uses radioactive iodine to kill thyroid cells and shrink the thyroid gland. It is used to treat certain diseases of the thyroid gland.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007702.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Simple goiter 
    ... body uses energy. This process is called metabolism . Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiter. The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormone. If you do not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001178.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Toxic nodular goiter 
    ... hormone levels for the first time after: Taking iodine through a vein ( intravenously ) or by mouth. The iodine may be used as contrast for a CT ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000317.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Graves disease 
    ... stimulating hormone (TSH), T3, and free T4 Radioactive iodine uptake and scan This disease may also affect ... Block or change how the thyroid gland uses iodine May be used to control the overactive thyroid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. MIBG scintiscan 
    A radioisotope (MIBG, iodine-131-meta-iodobenzylguanidine, or iodine-123-meta-iodobenzylguanidine) is injected into a vein. This compound attaches to specific tumor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003830.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hyperthyroidism 
    ... medical imaging tests with contrast dye that has iodine (rare, and only if there is already a ... thyroid) Eating too much of foods that contain iodine (very rare, and only if there is already ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000356.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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