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Comment
. 2019 Sep;15(9):503-504.
doi: 10.1038/s41574-019-0239-x.

Urgent need for further research in subclinical hypothyroidism

Peter Taylor  1 , Antonio C Bianco  2
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Comment

Urgent need for further research in subclinical hypothyroidism

Peter Taylor et al. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2019 Sep.

Abstract

A comprehensive systematic review has recommended decreasing the number of individuals who receive treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism; however, data included in the study are extremely limited for young individuals. Extrapolating data from older individuals is perhaps unwise; therefore, the onus should be on the urgent need for further research.

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