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Glossary - H

hypothyroidism

Definition:

  • hypothyroidism - a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

The risk of contracting Multiple Sclerosis if your father has the disease is approx 1 in 100.

MS Drugs

It should be noted that the multiple sclerosis drugs currently in use to treat MS are immunomodulatory. This means the approved drugs used specifically in the treatment of multiple sclerosis have a direct effect on the workings and efficiency of the normal immune system... Read More