Longitudinal changes in thyroid function in the oldest old and survival: the cardiovascular health study all-stars study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Nov;97(11):3944-50. Waring AC, Arnold AM, Newman AB, Bùzková P, Hirsch C, Cappola AR. Data on thyroid function in the oldest old are sparse, and existing studies show conflicting evidence on the relationship between […]
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Fetal free thyroxine concentrations in pregnant women with autoimmune thyroid disease.
Fetal free thyroxine concentrations in pregnant women with autoimmune thyroid disease. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Nov;97(11):4014-21. Spremovic-Radjenovic S, Gudovic A, Lazovic G, Marinkovic J, Radunovic N, Ljubic A. Fetuses from mothers with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) may be affected by antithyroid antibodies, antithyroid drugs, and iodine. The study correlated fetal free T(4) (fT4) with […]
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Efficacy and Safety of Three Different Cumulative Doses of Intravenous Methylprednisolone for Moderate to Severe and Active Graves’ Orbitopathy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Dec;97(12):4454-4463. Bartalena L, Krassas GE, Wiersinga W, Marcocci C, Salvi M, Daumerie C, Bournaud C, Stahl M, Sassi L, Veronesi G, Azzolini C, Boboridis KG, Mourits MP, Soeters MR, Baldeschi L, […]
Read more »Thyroid dysfunction and autoantibodies in early pregnancy are associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes and adverse birth outcomes
Thyroid dysfunction and autoantibodies in early pregnancy are associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes and adverse birth outcomes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Dec;97(12):4464-72, Karakosta P, Alegakis D, Georgiou V, Roumeliotaki T, Fthenou E, Vassilaki M, Boumpas D, Castanas E, Kogevinas M, Chatzi L. Maternal thyroid dysfunction, especially in early pregnancy, may lead to […]
Read more »Association and Predictive Accuracy of High TSH Serum Levels in First Trimester and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Association and Predictive Accuracy of High TSH Serum Levels in First Trimester and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes. Schneuer FJ, preterm birth; 0.70 (95% CI, 0.61-0.79) for miscarriage; and 0.63 (95% CI, 0.60-0.65) for any adverse pregnancy outcome. High TSH serum levels during the first trimester of pregnancy were associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, the predictive […]
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