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Dentifrice Reducing Levothyroxine Efficacy in Children
A potentially important issue for some people.
And one that is 100% ignored when dentists say we should not rinse after brushing. Even if we do rinse after some time, it is likely that we will swallow some of the calcium ingredients (if our toothpaste contains any).
Despite being written as a paediatric
Hypothyroidism is a causal determinant of age-related cataract risk in European population: a Mendelian randomization study
If you search this forum, you can find 52 posts which mention "cataract" - and several gave rise to significant discussions.
Search if you wish:
https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/search/posts?query=cataract
I'm not sure how much "proof" this paper provides of a link. But it certainly points a finger
American Thyroid Association - Thyroid Hormone Testing overview
Like most documents, this has strengths and weaknesses.
You might find it easier to follow than some. Though some of it really is quite hard for those not already familiar with thyroid issues.
Or more up-to-date (it was published this year - 2024).
And it might provide some useful and quotable
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
Takotsubo syndrome outcomes predicted by thyroid hormone signature: insights from cluster analysis of a multicentre registry
Brand new paper from Johannes Dietrich (one of diogenes' group) and others.
[i]What is takotsubo cardiomyopathy?[/i]
[i]British Heart Foundation[/i]
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy
[i]Takotsubo syndrome outcomes predicted by