Levothyroxine
Most adults with thyroid cancer on levothyroxine do not reach target TSH levels
Most patients with differentiated thyroid cancer on levothyroxine suppression therapy do not have a thyroid-stimulating hormone level within the target range, according to study data published in Clinical Endocrinology.
COVID-19 vaccination does not alter thyroid function in adults with hypothyroidism
ATLANTA — COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with changes in thyroid function or an increased risk for adverse outcomes for people with hypothyroidism, according to data presented at ENDO 2022.
Adults with hypothyroidism and high TSH have increased risk for hospital readmission
Inpatients who are undertreated for hypothyroidism are more likely to be hospitalized longer and have a higher risk for readmission than those with normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, according to study findings.
Top in endocrinology: Estrogen therapy and COVID-19, generic levothyroxine
A recent study showed that postmenopausal women who were prescribed estrogen therapy had a significantly lower risk for death after contracting COVID-19 compared with a control group. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.
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.
Decision aid tool improves levothyroxine dosing after thyroidectomy
Use of a decision aid tool along with free thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels after thyroidectomy may help patients reach a proper dosage of levothyroxine replacement therapy faster, researchers reported in Thyroid.
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.
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.
Hemithyroidectomy provides lower risks, similar benefits as total thyroidectomy for DTC
Adults with differentiated thyroid cancer who underwent hemithyroidectomy had lower risks for surgical complications compared with those who had total or near-total thyroidectomy, according to study data.
Guideline supports global newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism
An updated evidence-based guideline supports global neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism to optimize detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with the condition.