Subclinical hypothyroidism and TSH screening.
G. Michael Allan, M. Morros, Jennifer Young
Abstract
G. Michael Allan, M. Morros, Jennifer Young
Abstract
Is there evidence for screening for thyroid function or treating subclinical hypothyroidism? There are no RCTs of screening for thyroid function (ordering thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH] testing in nonpregnant, healthy people). Despite approximately 20 RCTs, no patient-oriented benefits (like
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Is there evidence for screening for thyroid function or treating subclinical hypothyroidism? There are no RCTs of screening for thyroid function (ordering thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH] testing in nonpregnant, healthy people). Despite approximately 20 RCTs, no patient-oriented benefits (like
Key concepts: Subclinical infection, Medicine, Thyroid-stimulating hormone, Thyroid function, Thyroid function tests, Hormone, Thyroid, Internal medicine