Tag: Thyroid
Clinical Report Addresses Screening, Management of Congenital Hypothyroidism
When clinical symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism are present, TSH, free thyroxine should be measured, regardless of screening results
History of Hypothyroidism Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in ≥65s
Association most significant for those aged 65 years or older with history of hypothyroidism who received medication
ENDO: Coffee Does Not Impede Bioavailability of LT4 Solution
Bioavailability is equivalent for levothyroxine oral solution administered five minutes prior to coffee or under fasting conditions
Hospital Outcomes Worse With Suboptimal Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Patients with clinical hypothyroidism and a high prehospitalization TSH level had longer length of stay, increased risk for readmission
Parathyroidectomy No Better for Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism
No reduction seen in mortality or key morbidities, including CV events, cerebrovascular events, cancer, peripheral fractures, kidney stones
Link Between Maternal Thyroid Hormone, Offspring Behavior Studied
Link between maternal thyroid hormone trajectories and preschoolers' behavioral development seen for boys but not girls
RAI Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk
However, linear radiation dose-response association between radioactive iodine and solid cancer mortality seen in two studies
Prophylactic Steroids May Prevent Complications of Thyroidectomy
Rates of postoperative hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction lower with single preoperative dose of dexamethasone versus placebo
Claims Data Indicate Overuse of Levothyroxine in the U.S.
Among patients with available thyroid function test results, levothyroxine often initiated to treat subclinical hypothyroidism (61 percent)
ENDO: Common Meds Interfere With TFTs in Older Adults on Thyroid Hormone
Almost one-third of older adults on thyroid replacement therapy take at least one medication that interferes with thyroid function tests
