Hypothyroidism

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.