A randomized crossover trial evaluated the efficacy of different l-thyroxine dosing strategies and different target thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) ranges in patients with treated hypothyroidism.

Normal TSH values vary widely depending on age, and the ranges of normal values are typically higher in older adults. This is important, as a select number of patients manifest recurrent symptoms ...

Suboptimal treatment of primary hypothyroidism may increase the risk of worse hospital outcomes, new research suggests. The risks, including longer length of stay (LOS) and higher readmission rates, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to guidelines published by the American Thyroid Association in 2014, providers are advised to avoid ...

A TSH test measures blood levels of the thyroid stimulating hormone to diagnose a thyroid disorder. Your doctor will order a TSH test if you exhibit thyroid disorder symptoms like hair loss or fatigue ...

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) prompts the thyroid gland to increase hormone production. Your body uses TSH to control ...

Experts discuss key challenges in hypothyroidism management, including diagnostic thresholds and appropriate use of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Polygenic score was a stronger predictor of TSH levels than free T 4 in two study cohorts. Using polygenic score ...

Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...