Pre-admission TSH levels predict long-term mortality in adults treated for hypothyroidism

ConclusionIn treated hypothyroid adult patients, increased TSH up to 6 months prior to admission is associated with increased mortality. Treatment should aim at achieving euthyroidism to improve survival.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s12020-017-1453-8

Source: Endocrine - October 20, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research