"Iodine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
| Descriptor ID |
D007455
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.268.380.400
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| Concept/Terms |
Iodine- Iodine
- Iodine-127
- Iodine 127
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Iodine" by people in Profiles.
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Iodine deficiency and thyroid cancer trends in three regions of Thailand, 1990-2009. Cancer Epidemiol. 2016 08; 43:92-9.
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Thyroid Antagonists (Perchlorate, Thiocyanate, and Nitrate) and Childhood Growth in a Longitudinal Study of U.S. Girls. Environ Health Perspect. 2016 Apr; 124(4):542-9.
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A Simplification of the Diagnosis of Varicose Veins. Ann Surg. 1948 Feb; 127(2):362-71.