Triiodothyronine
Thyroid dysfunction in HCM predicts risk for sudden cardiac death, worsening HF
Adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who had lower levels of free triiodothyronine were 53% more likely to experience sudden cardiac death and were at nearly fourfold greater risk for worsening HF, data show.
Exposure to environmental chemicals may alter thyroid function for reproductive-aged women
Exposure to some types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals may lead to alterations in thyroid function for reproductive-aged women, according to a study published in Toxics.
Nearly 25% of adults with thyroid nodules diagnosed with diabetes
Nearly one-quarter of adults with documented thyroid nodules also have diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine Research.
Foods with high protein, saturated fatty acids linked to better thyroid function
Eating more foods that are high in protein and saturated fatty acids is associated with better thyroid function, according to findings from a cross-sectional study published in Nutrition.
Decreasing TSH linked to decline in cognitive functioning for older adults
Older adults with decreasing serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels were more likely than those with a steady level to experience cognitive decline, according to findings published in Thyroid.
Hyperthyroidism more severe in younger adults with Graves’ disease
Younger adults with Graves’ disease have more severe hyperthyroidism than older adults, and men are less likely to have disease remission compared with women, according to a study published in Thyroid.
Low free T3 levels associated with COVID-19 mortality, ICU admission
Euthyroid adults hospitalized with COVID-19 who had lower free triiodothyronine levels had more ICU admissions, mechanical ventilation and mortality compared with those with higher levels, according to researchers.
Bedtime vs. breakfast levothyroxine administration may boost free thyroxine level
Adults with hypothyroidism taking levothyroxine therapy may derive a greater benefit when taking the drug at bedtime vs. before breakfast, according to findings published in Clinical Endocrinology.
Adolescent-specific thyroid reference ranges may avoid misdiagnosis
Reference ranges for thyroid function among adolescents differ substantially from those for adults, according to findings from a longitudinal analysis published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Hyperthyroidism treatments may accelerate increases in weight
Obesity was shown to be more likely to develop in a cohort of adults with hyperthyroidism who received treatment for the condition vs. a background population, with radioiodine therapy applications playing a large role in this trend, according to findings published in Thyroid.