Endothelial dysfunction and the risk of atherosclerosis in overt and subclinical hypothyroidism [PDF]
Endocrine Connections, 2018 Hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis. We assessed carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as a marker of atherosclerosis, and endothelial function in patients with hypothyroidism.
Aasem Saif +4 more
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Hypothyroidism in the elderly: diagnosis and management
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2012 Isabela M Bensenor1,2, Rodrigo D Olmos1,2, Paulo A Lotufo1,21Division of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; 2Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of S ...
Bensenor IM, Olmos RD, Lotufo PA
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Reassessment of elicitation of myoedema in evaluation of overt hypothyroidism: A pilot study
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012 Introduction: There is a need to reassess the significance of myoedema in evaluation of overt hypothyroidism in the current day clinical practice. It is commonly checked for by flicking across the biceps belly expecting a transient mound at the points of
Karthik Balachandran +6 more
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Validation of Billewicz Scoring System for Detection of Overt Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy. [PDF]
Int J Endocrinol Metab, 2018 Background: Currently, various clinical and laboratory diagnostic methods are used to detect overt hypothyroidism during pregnancy. The Billewicz scoring index, as a clinical scale for detection of hypothyroidism, has been applied in general populations;
Nazarpour S +6 more
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Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021 Objective: To evaluate incidence of subclinical and overt hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Subjects and methods: The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) is a prospective cohort study of 15,105 civil servants, examined at ...
Isabela M. Benseñor +17 more
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Risk Factors for Clinically Overt Hypothyroidism in Unselected Population of Adult Epilepsy Patients
, 2023 Objective:This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for hypothyroidism in patients with adult epilepsy patients.Methods:Hospital charts of 530 patients were reviewed retrospectively.
Ebru Apaydın Doğan +2 more
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Prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with hyponatremia: A retrospective cross-sectional study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 OBJECTIVE:Hypothyroidism has been suggested to be an uncommon cause of hyponatremia. However, little is known about the prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with different levels of hyponatremia.
Takanobu Nagata +4 more
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Prevalence of Hyperprolactinemia in Overt and Subclinical Hypothyroidism at a Tertiary Center in Basra, Iraq [PDF]
Al-Anbar Medical JournalBackground: Hyperprolactinemia is a common condition resulting from excessive prolactin secretion by pituitary lactotrophs. Both overt and subclinical hypothyroidism (ScH) contribute to its development.Objectives: To assess the prevalence of ...
Aya Al-Rubaye, Nassar Alibrahim
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Prevalence of Thyroid Disorders among Pregnant Women at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital
Journal of Nobel Medical College, 2023 Background: Thyroid disorders (TD) are the second most common endocrine disorders seen in pregnancy. TD is known to be associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
Raj Deb Mahato +5 more
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Association of Anti-TPO Antibodies with Insulin Resistance in Patients of Hypothyroidism with Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020 Introduction: Hypothyroidism and Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) are associated with insulin resistance. Exact reason for development of insulin resistance in hypothyroidism is still unclear.
Amit Jain +5 more
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