Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 119-126 , 4 March 2005

Advances in Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism in Children

  • Kim Siarkowski Amer, RN, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Kim Siarkowski Amer, RN, PhD, Department of Nursing, DePaul University, Suite 3000, 990 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2004.12.013

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 119-126 , 4 March 2005