Thyroid Hormone Metabolism

This book is a review on the regulatory mechanisms of thyroid hormone metabolism. It covers the recent progress in basic biochemical and physiological studies and correlates this new information with clinical situations, such as non-thyroidal illnesses, the effects of drugs, age, and systemic illnesses on the metabolism of thyroid hormone. This should assist readers to understand better the physiological and biochemical basis of the disease process and thus to improve clinical management in patients with thyroidal and non-thyroidal illnesses. The book is intended for endocrinologists, especially thyroid researchers, paediatricians, and physiologists.