Diagnostic Values of Free Triiodothyronine and Free Thyroxine and the Ratio of Free Triiodothyronine to Free Thyroxine in Thyrotoxicosis [PDF]
International Journal of Endocrinology, 2018 Background. The results of previous studies on the usefulness of free triiodothyronine (FT3) to free thyroxine (FT4) are controversial. We investigated the usefulness of FT3, FT4, and FT3/FT4 ratio in differentiating Graves’ disease (GD) from destructive
Xinxin Chen +4 more
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Free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine ratio in children with congenital hypothyroidism [PDF]
Endocrine Connections, 2022 Thyroid-stimulating hormone is generally regarded as a standard parameter for the evaluation of thyroid function. However, relying on this hormone alone can be misleading. Therefore, thyroxine/free-thyroxine levels are used in patients with levothyroxine
Carmen Sydlik +3 more
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The relationship between levothyroxine dosage and free thyroxine levels in hypothyroid patients: a large retrospective study [PDF]
European Thyroid JournalObjective: This study examined the relationship between levothyroxine dosage and free thyroxine levels in hypothyroid patients. The aim was to ascertain whether elevated free thyroxine in treated patients suggests overmedication or is essential for ...
Toshihiko Kasahara
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Thyroxine and Free Thyroxine Levels in Workers Occupationally Exposed to Inorganic Lead
Environmental Health Insights, 2011 Background The effects of lead exposure on thyroid function are unclear. Methods Serum thyroxine (T4) was evaluated among 137 lead-exposed workers and 83 non-exposed workers. Free thyroxine (FT4) was evaluated among a subset of these workers.
Michael L. Bledsoe +4 more
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Free triiodothyronine (FT3)-to-free thyroxine (FT4) ratio identified as a risk factor for gestational diabetes in euthyroid pregnant women: insights from a Chinese population cohort study [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 BackgroundTo explore the association between thyroid hormones and gestational diabetes mellitus in euthyroid pregnant women, with the aim of preventing the occurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus.MethodsIn this prospective study, a total of 1222 ...
Xin Zhao +3 more
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Correlation Between Free Thyroxine Levels and Mortality in Hypertensive Patients [PDF]
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/HemostasisObjective: To study the link between free thyroxine (FT4) levels and mortality in hypertensive patients. Methods: Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey performed in the United States from 2007 to 2012.
Zhuang Chen MS +8 more
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Free Thyroxine, Anti-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody Titers, and Absence of Goiter Were Associated with Responsiveness to Methimazole in Patients with New Onset Graves' Disease [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2017 BackgroundAnti-thyroid drug therapy is considered a treatment of choice for Graves' disease; however, treatment response varies among individuals. Although several studies have reported risk factors for relapse after initial treatment, few have assessed ...
Hoon Sung Choi, Won Sang Yoo
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Evaluation of Serum Creatinine and Serum Uric Acid In Hypothyroid Patients: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Hypothyroidism, a prevalent endocrine disorder, leads to a generalised metabolic slowdown due to insufficient thyroid hormone production, potentially resulting in elevated levels of serum uric acid and creatinine, thus affecting renal ...
Hajfa Eranhikkal +6 more
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Thyroxine Threshold Is Linked to Impaired Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020 Transient hypothyroxinaemia of prematurity (THOP) presents as decreased free thyroxine without an increase in thyroid stimulating hormone. Thyroxine availability is important in case of premature birth, and THOP could be associated with impaired ...
Stephanie Coquelet +4 more
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Association between thyroid hormones and the components of metabolic syndrome
BMC Endocrine Disorders, 2018 Background Thyroid hormones are known to have direct and indirect effects on metabolism. Individuals with metabolic syndrome, a disease that is growing in incidence at a rapid rate, are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. The
Jieun Jang +5 more
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