[Should we screen and treat subclinical hypothyroidism?]

Virgini, Vanessa; Collet, Tinh-Hai; Christ, Emanuel; Aujesky, Drahomir; Rodondi, Nicolas (2012). [Should we screen and treat subclinical hypothyroidism?]. Revue médicale suisse, 8(331), 501-2, 504-6. Genève: Médecine & Hygiène

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Subclinical hypothyroidism, defined as an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone and normal thyroxine level, is common with aging, particularly after 65 years old. This condition is potentially associated with important consequences, such as cardiovascular diseases and cognitive disorders. So far, indications for screening and thyroxine replacement therapy are still controversial. In this review, we examine the data on those risks and the potential benefits of the treatment. We also present a large European randomized clinical trial that should clarify this controversy, in order to improve clinical care of patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and to give reliable data on maintaining good health among the elderly.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Further Contribution)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of General Internal Medicine (DAIM) > Clinic of General Internal Medicine > Centre of Competence for General Internal Medicine
UniBE Contributor:	Christ, Emanuel, Aujesky, Drahomir
ISSN:	0025-6749
Publisher:	Médecine & Hygiène
Language:	French
Submitter:	Factscience Import
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 14:26
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 14:07
PubMed ID:	22471111
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/9378 (FactScience: 215108)