Genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid disease
(AITD) and it has been calculated that 80% of the susceptibility to develop Graves' disease is …

Background: Environmental exposures, ranging from perchlorate in rocket fuel to
polychlorinated biphenols, have been shown to influence thyroid function. Although most of …

ContextApproximately 740 000 Ci (2.73× 1016 Bq) of iodine 131 (131I) were released to the
atmosphere from the Hanford Nuclear Site in Washington State from 1944 through 1957 …

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine on April 26, 1986
resulted in the release large amounts of radioactive materials, causing serious …

Coexistence of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and thyroid autoimmune diseases could
represent a mere coincidence due to the frequent occurrence of autoimmunity, but there may …

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine on April 26, 1986
resulted in the release large amounts of radioactive materials, causing serious …

The thyroid gland is one of the most radiosensitive human organs. While it is well known that
radiation exposure increases the risk of thyroid cancer, less is known about its effects in …

Autoimmune thyroid disorders (AITDs) are the result of a complex interplay between genetic
and environmental factors, the former account for about 70–80% of liability to develop …

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Reports of increased rates of thyroid disease in populations exposed to radiation as a result
of the Chernobyl accident have increased awareness and concern about the risk of …