Subclinical Hypothyroidism, LT4 Treatment Do Not Affect Cognitive Function in Children
Neurocognitive function in children is unimpaired by persistent idiopathic subclinical hypothyroidism and is not affected by levothyroxine supplementation.
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NICE Guidelines Presented for Management of Thyroid Disease
In a summary of a recent guideline from the NICE, recommendations are presented for the assessment and management of thyroid disease.
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Publishes Guidelines for Thyroid Disease Surgery
The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has published the first comprehensive guidelines for safe, effective, and appropriate thyroidectomy.
Mineral and Hormonal Dysfunction Associated With Lower BMD in Thalassemia Major
Hypothyroidism, hyperglycemia, and low adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels are associated with lower bone mass in patients with thalassemia major.
Hypothyroidism: A Clinical Case Review
In the case of hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune presentation.
Overt Hypothyroidism May Increase All-Cause Mortality Risk in Elderly Patients
Hypothyroidism is significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality, but not cardiovascular mortality, among the elderly.
Effects of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction on Bone Mineral Density in Adults
Researchers found no association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and bone mineral density in healthy middle-aged adults.
Mixed Views on Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
The benefits of treating overt hypothyroidism in women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy are clear, but there is less clarity regarding the maternofetal and neonatal effects of subclinical hypothyroidism.
Clinical Presentation of Graves Disease in Isolation vs With Other Autoimmune Disorders
Patients with Graves disease in association with other autoimmune diseases had a 4-fold higher rate of transition from initial hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism compared with patients who had isolated Graves disease.
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.
