Levothyroxine usage for hypothyroidism in pregnancy was not linked to elevated prematurity risk Evidence Rating Level: 2 ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of levothyroxine replacement therapy on biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) and systemic inflammation in patients with hypothyroidism.

Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2006;2(9):474-475. J.V. Hennessey is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Brown Medical School, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA. Disclosure: The ...

Levothyroxine is a generic medication prescribed for treating hypothyroidism and specific thyroid cancers. It’s also available under the brand name Synthroid and several others. Medicare Part D ...

Background Many older persons use the thyroid hormone levothyroxine which is often continued for life. Scientifically, there is much uncertainty whether simple continuation is the optimal approach.

Levothyroxine is a generic drug used to treat hypothyroidism and certain thyroid cancers. It’s also sold under several brand names, including Synthroid. Medicare Part D may cover a levothyroxine ...

Hypothyroidism, which can manifest in symptoms such as fatigue and weight gain, is often treated with levothyroxine. However, new research indicates that this medication may lead to bone mass loss ...

More than 14 million Americans suffer from Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the primary cause of hypothyroidism. Many patients ...

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