Endemic goitre by significant compression of nearby structures. Endemic goitre Endemic goiter is a type of goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency. Some inland areas where soil and water lacks in iodine compounds and consumption of marine foods is low are known for higher incidence of goitre. In such areas goitre is said to be "endemic". This type of goiter is easily preventable. In most developed countries regulations have been put into force by health policy institutions requiring salt, flour or water to be fortified with iodine. Treatment of endemic goiter is medical with iodine and thyroxine preparations. Surgery is
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