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February 28, 2022
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Switching generic levothyroxine preparations does not affect thyroid hormone levels

Switching generic levothyroxine preparations does not affect thyroid hormone levels

Adults who switch generic levothyroxine preparations from one manufacturer to another do not have a difference in mean thyroid-stimulating hormone levels compared with those who do not switch, according to study data.

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January 04, 2022
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Endocrine conditions common after pediatric brain tumor treatment

Endocrine conditions common after pediatric brain tumor treatment

Electronic health records data from a European cohort suggest endocrine secondary effects after pediatric brain tumor treatment develop within 2 years of diagnosis, including pituitary deficiencies, hypothyroidism and obesity.

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December 23, 2021
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk for hypothyroidism

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk for hypothyroidism

Vitamin D deficiency may increase one’s risk for developing autoimmune hypothyroidism, according to study findings published in BMC Endocrine Disorders.

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October 21, 2021
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Year in review: Five studies changing thyroidology practice

Year in review: Five studies changing thyroidology practice

In an update on notable, recently conducted thyroid studies, a speaker reviewed the latest treatments and imaging modalities for children and adults that have the potential to change thyroidology practice.

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September 27, 2021
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Osteoporosis, hypothyroidism linked with increased scapular fracture risk after RSA

SAN DIEGO — A study that identified the incidence and predictors of scapular fractures in patients after primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty showed an estimated incidence of 6.9% and that hypothyroidism was among the fracture predictors.

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September 20, 2021
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Thyroid dysfunction associated with increased risk for incident stroke

Thyroid dysfunction associated with increased risk for incident stroke

Both exogenous hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are associated with increased odds for incident stroke, with risk increasing over time, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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September 15, 2021
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‘Reconsider the paradigm’ of hypothyroidism, depression link, study suggests

‘Reconsider the paradigm’ of hypothyroidism, depression link, study suggests

The effect size for the correlation between hypothyroidism and clinical depression appeared significantly lower than previously thought, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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September 14, 2021
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Similar efficacy with levothyroxine monotherapy, combined therapy in hypothyroidism

Similar efficacy with levothyroxine monotherapy, combined therapy in hypothyroidism

Combined levothyroxine and liothyronine therapy provides similar efficacy to levothyroxine monotherapy for adults with hypothyroidism, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Thyroid.

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May 29, 2021
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Fatigue common with ‘brain fog’ among adults with hypothyroidism

Fatigue common with ‘brain fog’ among adults with hypothyroidism

Lack of energy, forgetfulness and feeling sleepy are the most common symptoms adults with hypothyroidism face with “brain fog,” a phrase patients use to describe a type of cognitive dysfunction, according to a speaker.

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March 21, 2021
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The ‘unhappy thyroid patient’: Listen, ask questions, consider medication changes

The ‘unhappy thyroid patient’: Listen, ask questions, consider medication changes

A subset of patients with hypothyroidism report dissatisfaction with treatment and persistent symptoms, such as fatigue and weight gain, despite medication, but there are steps endocrinologists can take to help, according to a speaker.

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