Goitre an underactive thyroid, thyroid supplements are used as treatment. Sometimes a partial or complete thyroidectomy is required. Goitre is more common among women, but this includes the many types of goitre caused by autoimmune problems, and not only those caused by simple lack of iodine. Chinese physicians of the Tang Dynasty (618–907) were the first to successfully treat patients with goitre by using the iodine-rich thyroid gland of animals such as sheep and pigs—in raw, pill, or powdered form. This was outlined in Zhen Quan's (d. 643 AD) book, as well as several others. One Chinese book, "The Pharmacopoeia of
Without a Trace (film) confusion with the 1982 film "Missing". The film was released in North America on February 4, 1983, and grossed $9.6 million. Janet Maslin of "The New York Times" called it "a reasonably well-made film" on its own terms but said it "deserves more thoughtful and imaginative treatment". Without a Trace (film) Without a Trace is a 1983 American drama film. It is based on the novel "Still Missing" by Beth Gutcheon. The film stars Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes and Stockard Channing. The story is partly based on the disappearance of Etan Patz. Susan Selky is a well-known English