The Thyroid Man: An Autobiography

Within the study of Endocrinology, particularly the thyroid gland,

there are wide ranging subjects. In this volume John Lazarus has

illustrated this by referring to his introduction to clinical aspects of

thyroid disease while at medical school. He continued this interest as a

postgraduate and developed research interests in clinical thyroid

disease as well as laboratory studies. In addition to hospital practice

he found time to further his research at Columbia University, New York.

Thyroidology is not only a study of thyroid disease in the clinical

setting but it is seen in different forms in developing countries and

John took advantage of this by leading epidemiological studies in

Senegal and Sri Lanka.
Retirement opened new vistas on the charity

front in Cardiff as well as world wide involvement in iodine nutrition.

At home he relates how he became involved in medical education in

Glasgow and in Cardiff as well as being involved in administration of

the National Health Service. This book is full of varied experiences and

is well worth a read.