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ONLINE RESOURCES
The thyroid is one of the larger endocrine glands in the body. It is located in the neck and produces hormones, principally thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body.
| American Association Of Clinical Endocrinologists |
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Members of AACE are physicians with special education, training and interest in the practice of clinical endocrinology. These physicians devote a significant part of their career to the evaluation and management of patients with endocrine disease. All members of AACE are physicians (M.D. or D.O.) and a majority is certified by Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Members of AACE are recognized clinicians, educators and scientists, many of whom are affiliated with medical schools and universities. Members of AACE contribute on a regular and continuing basis to the scientific literature on endocrine diseases and conduct medical education programs on this subject.
http://www.aace.com
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| American Thyroid Association |
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Founded in 1923, the American Thyroid Association is a professional society of 900 U.S. and international physicians and scientists who specialize in the research and treatment of thyroid diseases. The Association is dedicated to promoting scientific and public understanding of the biology of the thyroid gland and its disorders, so as to improve methods for prevention, diagnosis, and management. The Association fosters excellence in research, patient care, and education of patients, the public, and the medical and scientific communities. The Association also guides public policy about the prevention and management of thyroid diseases.
http://www.thyroid.org
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| British Thyroid Association |
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A non-profit making Learned Society of professional clinical specialist doctors and scientists in the United Kingdom who manage patients with thyroid disease and/or are researching into the thyroid and its diseases in humans.
http://www.british-thyroid-association.org
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| Endocrine Society |
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The Endocrine Society is the world's largest and most active professional organization of endocrinologists in the world. Founded in 1916, the Society is internationally known as the leading source of state-of-the-art research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism. The Endocrine Society is dedicated to promoting excellence in research, education and clinical practice in the field of endocrinology.
http://www.endo-society.org
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| European Thyroid Association |
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The European Thyroid Association's aims are to promote knowledge in the thyroid field (fundamental and clinical) and improve knowledge of the thyroid gland and its diseases.
The Association was founded in 1965 and has met each year since then, with the exception of the years in which the International Thyroid Congress has been held.
The Annual Scientific Meeting regularly attracts more than 300 abstracts and over 500 active participants. Membership of the Association consists of honorary, ordinary, junior, corporate, corresponding and senior members. There are 450 ordinary members.
http://www.eurothyroid.com
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| Hormone Foundation |
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The Hormone Foundation is dedicated to serving as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions.
http://www.hormone.org
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| Latin American Thyroid Society |
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Latin American Thyroid Society (LATS) is an association of Latin American scientists interested to promote research in the thyroid field (fundamental and clinical).
http://www.lats.org
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| Light Of Life Foundation |
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Established in the Spring of 1997 by Joan Shey, a patient herself, the Light of Life Foundation for thyroid Cancer (LOL) is committed to support, education and awareness for thyroid cancer patients, their families and the lay-public. Joan has teamed up with the nation's top thyroid specialists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in her efforts to raise awareness and help patients with Thyroid Cancer.
http://www.lightoflifefoundation.org
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| National Graves' Disease Foundation |
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The National Graves' Disease Foundation, is an educational, non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Florida. The information on our site is not a substitute for medical care. It is not provided to replace the relation betweena patient/visitor and their doctor.
http://www.ngdf.org
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| Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association |
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Since October 1995, we have been developing a network of services that link thyroid cancer survivors and health care professionals around the world. Our mission is simple:
- To Educate, so we and our families better understand our disease.
- To Participate, so others learn from our experience.
- To Communicate, so we and our health care professionals better understand each others' needs.
- To Support Research, for a future free of thyroid cancer.
http://www.thyca.org
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| Thyroid Foundation Of America |
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TFA seeks to ensure timely, accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and ongoing support for all individuals with thyroid disease. TFA educates and encourages individuals with thyroid disorders by providing medically accurate information and referrals to thyroid specialists and by working with other thyroid-related patient and physician associations to improve the quality and accessibility of thyroid information and education.
http://www.tsh.org
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| Thyroid Foundation of Canada |
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The Thyroid Foundation of Canada/La Fondation canadienne de la Thyroide was founded in 1980 by Diana Meltzer Abramsky CM, BA in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Its goals are to promote awareness and education about thyroid disease and raise funds for much needed thyroid disease research. Before 1980 there was no lay organization in the world of its type.
The Foundation is a non-profit registered volunteer organzation. The national office is in Kingston Ontario and there are 11 active chapters across Canada. A quarterly newsletter thyrobulletin is available to all members.
http://www.thyroid.ca
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