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a series of questions concerning the past medical reports.
(about 100) and the submission during December,
the answers have not yet been received,
but will be included,
1972,
if relevant,
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it can be seen that the development of thyroid nodules
which was connected with other condittons
(growth retardation) was one of
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In conclusion,
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subsequent reports by the Committee.
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important early findings and one which still bears constant watching for the
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large number of questions
Because of the
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surrounding this apparent accidental removal of an unaffected gland, as part of
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The Committee has asked Dr. Conard about the circumstances
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rest of her life.
in addition to thyroxine for thyroid function for the
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future health of these people.
Leukemia
During the September, 1972, survey, one 19 year old Marshallese youth
was found to have a low white blood cell count when examined on Rongelap.
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for parathyroid function,
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replantation failed to take and consequently the person must receive medication
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This person, Lekoj Anjain, the son of the former Rongelap Magistrate John
Anjain, had been operated on for partial removal of his thyroid gland in
August,
1968.
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Listed as Rongelap Case no. 54, he was admitted on August 4,
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The hospital summary from Brookhaven, signed by Dr. Conard, indicated that he
it was noted by Dr. Conard that he was "To continue thyroid hormone therapy
for life.
A letter was sent to the Marshallese practitioner in charge of this
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patient stressing the importance of continued thyroid hormone treatment.
(p. 72)
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At the end of the summary,
had "been very inconsistent in taking (thyroxine)."
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1968, to Brookhaven Hospital, and discharged 26 days later on August 30th.