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The Differential Diagnosis of Discrepant Thyroid Function Tests: Insistent Pitfalls & Updated Flow-Chart Based on a Long-Standing Experience
We often see members posting results which, at least initially, are odd and maybe make little sense. This paper recognises and discusses such test results.
Quite long and takes some effort to read - but worth it if you are interested.
[i]The Differential Diagnosis of Discrepant Thyroid Function
US-based, Prospective, Blinded Study of Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
A rather disappointing paper. First, the full paper is, as so often, behind a paywall.
Also, because the the paper doesn't come out with a clear "Yes, the tests are wonderful and reliable."
It is quite clear that there is sufficient uncertainty to question all results from these tests.
We have had
Thyroid disease and Liothyronine: a petition asks for funds
A decently long article in Byline Times! :-)
[i]Thyroid disease and Liothyronine: a petition asks for funds[/i]
[i]Thyroid disease treatment could be revolutionised with a parliamentary petition requesting research funds from the Advanz Pharma fine[/i]
[i]by Samantha Wathen[/i]
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