Serum Iodine Levels Associated With Thyroid Function in Pregnancy
Serum iodine levels appear to be associated with urinary iodine concentrations and thyroid function in pregnant women.
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Low Thyrotropin and Increased FT3:FT4 Ratio Linked to Atrial Fibrillation
As increased free thyroxine and decreased thyrotropin have been shown to be related to an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), researchers sought to determine the direct correlation.
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.
Thyroid Nodule Development in Patients With Extreme Insulin Resistance
Individuals with extreme insulin resistance have a high prevalence of thyroid nodules that do not appear to be associated with metreleptin treatment.
Fewer Than 5 Percent of Thyroid Surgery Patients Readmitted
Readmissions after thyroid surgery are relatively low, and more than half occur within a week after discharge.
Maternal Thyroid Function in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Risk for Disease
Maternal Graves disease and Hashimoto disease during pregnancy increases childhood risk for type 1 diabetes and schizophrenia, respectively.
Intraoperative Monitoring of PTH May Simplify Surgical Care for Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring better predicts cure for primary hyperparathyroidism in parathyroidectomy than ultrasound and MIBI scans.
Common Interferences in Thyroid Immunoassays
Despite the benefits of using immunoassays in clinical laboratories, various types of interference can lead to inaccurate results that cloud clinical decision-making.
Levothyroxine Associated With Increased Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure
Treatment with levothyroxine in patients with heart failure is associated with a higher risk for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, and major adverse cardiac events.
Hypoparathyroidism Associated With Chronic Health Conditions, Increased Mortality
Patients with hypoparathyroidism have increased risk for several health conditions including cataracts, epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, infection, mental illness, and renal failure.
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