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Diagnostic Endocrinology

ENDOCRINOLOGYI. Thyroid Function Tests (TFT)Thyroidfunction tests are indicated in certain populations such as newbornsthose with strong family history of thyroid disease. elderly women, 4-8weeks postpartum, patients with autoimmune disease (e.g. Addison'sdisease, type I diabetes mellitus) TFT's may be useful in women aged> 40years with nonspecific complaints Various TFT'S are:Thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH)IntroductionMeasurement ofbasal serum TSH concentration is useful in the diagnosis…Continue

Started by Dr.Mike Apr 26, 2010.

Overall Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes May Be Similar With Different Sulfonylureas

Study HighlightsThe cohort consisted of patients attending a single clinic and who were diagnosed with diabetes according to International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, codes from 1998 to2006.Included were patients older than 18 years with at least 2 medical encounters and who had a prescription for glyburide, glipizide, or glimepiride entered into the electronic health record.Excluded were those using insulin or other injectable diabetic medications or multiple oral agents at…Continue

Started by Doctors Hangout Apr 13, 2010.