Common Interferences in Thyroid Immunoassays
Despite the benefits of using immunoassays in clinical laboratories, various types of interference can lead to inaccurate results that cloud clinical decision-making.
Thyroid Disease
Clinical Indicators of Risk for Addison Disease in Patients With T1D
Treatment of thyroid disease, severe infections, glucagon prescriptions, and diabetic retinopathy occur more frequently in individuals with type 1 diabetes who are subsequently diagnosed with Addison disease.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Controversies in Testing and Treatment
Divergent recommendations in guidelines from the USPSTF and the ATA/AACE contribute to the controversy surrounding whether to test and treat for subclinical hypothyroidism.
Male Thyroid Cancer Survivors Face Higher CVD Risk
Age at diagnosis, sex, BMI, and thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression therapy affect CVD risk
Thyroid disease associated with higher incidence of manic relapse in bipolar disorder
Thyroid disease may be a risk factor for manic relapse in patients with bipolar disorder.
Screening for thyroid cancer: a recommendation statement from the USPSTF
The USPSTF recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic adults.
Thyroid antibodies
When symptoms of thyroid disease are present, clinicians should check thyroid antibodies even if thyroid function is normal.
‘My gynecologist saved my life’
A second look at nodules in the thyroid found cancer.
Go beyond TSH when testing for thyroid disease
Evaluating for thyroid disease requires measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone.
The Internet can’t tell if you have cancer
Patients should be encouraged to read up on their health, but make sure they are using reputable sources.
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