Hypothyroidism a Risk Factor for Mortality in Congestive Heart Failure
Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for increased length of hospital stay and mortality in patients with congestive heart failure.
Hypothyroidism
Liquid Levothyroxine Formulation Now Available to Treat Hypothyroidism
Tirosint-SOL (levothyroxine sodium oral solution) has been made available by IBSA Pharma for the treatment of hypothyroidism and pituitary thyrotropin suppression.
Predictors for Brand-Name vs Generic Thyroid Hormone Prescriptions
Brand-name thyroid hormone medication prescriptions decreased from 2007 to 2016, with the strongest predictor associated with brand-name usage being prescriber specialty.
Hypothyroidism Treatment No Longer Available
The manufacturing discontinuation was a business decision made by the Company.
High Free T4 Levels Within Reference Range Associated With Atrial Fibrillation
Higher levels of free T4 that remain within the reference range are associated with a greater prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation.
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Associated With Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased occurrence of autoimmune thyroid disease, indicated by an increased risk of developing autoimmune thyroid disease before RA diagnosis.
Thyroid Hormone Therapy Not Beneficial for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Findings do not support the routine use of thyroid hormone therapy in adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism Not Warranted During Pregnancy
Current trial evidence does not support the treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed in pregnancy.
Risk of Thyroid Dysfunction Not Associated With HIV Status
Compared with uninfected individuals, people with HIV controlled with combination antiretroviral therapy are not at increased risk of developing thyroid dysfunction.
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Affect Quality of Life Despite Levothyroxine Therapy
Investigators assessed the quality of life of patients with hypothyroidism who were treated with levothyroxine and its association to demographics and clinical symptomatology.
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