No Difference in Levothyroxine Dose in Patients With vs Without Heart Failure
Maintenance dose of levothyroxine does not differ in patients with hypothyroidism with vs without heart failure.
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Dysfunction Common in Children Treated With Amiodarone
Children and young adults treated with amiodarone have a significant likelihood for thyroid dysfunction soon after treatment initiation.
Case Report: Severe Proximal Myopathy Can Be Secondary to Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto Thyroiditis
This case study illustrates that severe proximal myopathy can be secondary to hypothyroidism. It also emphasizes the importance of measuring thyroid function in patients with proximal weakness, myalgia, and a significantly raised creatine kinase.
Patient Preference for Levo-Triiodothyronine, Levothyroxine Combination Therapy vs Levothyroxine Alone
Researchers assessed patient preference for combination L-T3/L-T4 treatment vs L-T4 monotherapy.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Reference Ranges for Extremely and Very Preterm Infants
At 3 to 4 weeks of life, when repeat newborn screening is often performed, median TSH levels ranged from 2.5 to 2.6 µIU/mL in both extremely and very preterm infants.
Solution Formulation of Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Now Available
Fresenius Kabi has announced the availability of Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Solution in 100mcg per 5mL, 200mcg per 5mL and 500mcg per 5mL single-dose vials.
Similar CV Event Rates Seen for Generic, Brand Levothyroxine
Cardiovascular event rates are similar for patients with newly treated hypothyroidism receiving generic and brand levothyroxine (L-T4).
Guideline Recommends Against the Use of Thyroid Hormones in Subclinical Hypothyroidism
New clinical practice guidelines strongly recommend against the routine use of thyroid hormones in adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.
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.
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.
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