Goitre Goitre A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre is associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin "gutturia", meaning throat. Most goitres are of a benign nature. A goitre, associated with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, may be present with symptoms of the underlying disorder. For hyperthyroidism, the most common symptoms are associated with adrenergic stimulation: tachycardia (increased heart rate), palpitations, nervousness, tremor, increased blood pressure and heat intolerance. Clinical manifestations are often
Leave a Trace Leave a Trace "Leave a Trace" is a song by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches from their second studio album "Every Open Eye". It was released as the band's first official single on 17 July 2015 via Virgin and Goodbye Records. During an interview with "Pitchfork", Lauren Mayberry said of the song: "Leave a Trace" was streamed on the band's official SoundCloud page. The song received generally positive reviews. Luke Winstanley of "Clash" called the song "another highlight, outrageously infectious and immediate, all centred around a gentle but persistent bass pulse." Sam Shepherd of "musicOMH" felt it "finds Mayberry certain of