Search for dissertations about: "urinary iodine concentration"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words urinary iodine concentration.
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1. Iodine intake and uptake in populations at risk for iodine deficiency
Abstract : Background: Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Both iodine deficiency (ID) and iodine excess may be harmful. Iodine intake in Sweden is considered adequate for the general population due to iodization of table salt since 1936 but data on pregnant and breastfeeding women (i.e. READ MORE
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2. Iodine status and iodine pool an a small community in western Sweden
Abstract : Iodine is essential in the synthesis of the vital hormones of the thyroid gland. On a worldwide basis, iodine deficiency is the global most important cause of thyroid disease. READ MORE
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3. Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy
Abstract : Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. On a global level, iodine deficiency is still the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Also genetic variations, in particular SNP rs4704397 in the PDE8B gene, are responsible for a significant proportion of TSH variations. READ MORE
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4. Thyroid function and iodine nutrition in women during pregnancy and in their neonates : Studies among Sudanese subjects
Abstract : The studies described in this thesis were carried out in Sudan and Sweden. Pregnant Sudanese women, who had a significantly lower urinary iodine concentration than their Swedish counterparts, showed significantly lower thyrotrophin (TSH) levels in weeks 36-39 of pregnancy and higher free thyroxine (FT4) levels both in weeks 20-24 and 36-39 of pregnancy than Swedish pregnant women. READ MORE
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5. Toxic metals, essential micronutrients, gestational thyroid hormones, and size at birth
Abstract : The toxicity of the metals cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and methylmercury [MeHg; an organic and very toxic form of mercury (Hg)] in adults have long been recognized. It is also well-established that early-life exposure to Pb and MeHg is associated with neurodevelopmental toxicity. READ MORE