The Thyroid Man (Paperback)

Paperback. Within the study of Endocrinology, particularly the thyroid gland,there are wide ranging subjects. In this volume John Lazarus hasillustrated this by referring to his introduction to clinical aspects ofthyroid disease while at medical school. He continued this interest as apostgraduate and developed research interests in clinical thyroiddisease as well as laboratory studies. In addition to hospital practicehe found time to further his research at Columbia University, New York.Thyroidology is not only a study of thyroid disease in the clinicalsetting but it is seen in different forms in developing countries andJohn took advantage of this by leading epidemiological studies inSenegal and Sri Lanka.Retirement opened new vistas on the charityfront in Cardiff as well as world wide involvement in iodine nutrition.At home he relates how he became involved in medical education inGlasgow and in Cardiff as well as being involved in administration ofthe National Health Service. This book is full of varied experiences andis well worth a read. Autobiography, medical bias Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…