title: Hypothyroidism management: is an annual check of TSH level always necessary?
abstract: Perhaps not. Less frequent measurements may be appropriate for some patients. Our study reveals when you may be able to safely extend the monitoring cycle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. pecina.jennifer@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pecina
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bernard
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Furst
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rohrer
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine