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September 1966 and found these pati
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The nodules in the thyroids of the remaining patients seem to be

ontrollable by the administration of thyroid hormone.

Decisions

regarding possible surgery for them and further medical regimens are

being deferred until the next annual survey of the Marshailese next
moneh by Dr. Conard and his team.

Cc. L. Dunham, M.D.
Director

Division of Biology and Medicine

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