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wEight chanGes, caRdio-mEtabolic risks and morTality in patients with hyperthyroidism (EGRET): a protocol for a CPRD-HES linked cohort study
Introduction Hyperthyroidism is a common condition affecting up to 3% of the UK population. Treatment improves symptoms and reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke that contribute to increased mortality. The most common symptom is weight loss, which is reversed during treatment. However, the weight regain may be excessive, contributing to increased risk of obesity. Current treatment options include antithyroid drugs, radioiodine and thyroidectomy. Whether there are differences in either weight change or the long-term cardiometabolic risk between the three treatments is unclear. Methods and analysis The study wi...
Source: BMJ Open - October 1, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Torlinska, B., Hazlehurst, J. M., Nirantharakumar, K., Thomas, G. N., Priestley, J. R., Finnikin, S. J., Saunders, P., Abrams, K. R., Boelaert, K. Tags: Open access, Diabetes and Endocrinology Source Type: research