Endocrine Abstracts

Mineral-rich baths and other spa treatments are popular and are promoted as providing a sense of well-being and detoxification. However, exposure to minerals that are easily absorbed through the skin may have unwanted adverse effects in certain groups of patients. In 2001, a 50-year-old woman was diagnosed with thyrotoxic Graves’ disease. Her thyroid peroxidase antibodies were >1000 IU/ml. She was treated with block and replace therapy for 1 year. She remained euthyro...