Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and its impact on cognition in older mexican adults: (SADEM study)

ConclusionsThe present study demonstrated a high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in Mexican elderly people living in the community. A relationship between cognitive impairment and the presence of hypothyroidism was also shown, and to a lesser degree in hyperthyroidism.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research