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    2017
    High Quality

    Thyroid Hormone Therapy for Older Adults with Subclinical Hypothyroidism

    Unknown authors

    Published in N Engl J Med

    Key Findings

    Levothyroxine normalized TSH but produced no improvement in symptoms, including tiredness and weight-related measures, in older adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.

    Conclusions

    Negative trial: treating subclinical hypothyroidism does not resolve weight or fatigue symptoms.

    Related Health Concerns

    Unexplained Weight Gain
    Hypothyroidism

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Quality Score:9/10

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