Thyroid and Aging or the Aging Thyroid? An Evidence-Based Analysis of the Literature
Thyroid hormone production, metabolism, and action change with aging. The reference ranges for serum thyrotropin and thyroid hormones are derived mainly from younger populations. Thus, the prevalence of subclinical thyroid dysfunction is increased greatly in the elderly. However, it is unclear wheth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Thyroid Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/481287 |