Subclinical hyperthyroidism is when thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are low or undetectable, but thyroid hormone levels remain healthy. Usually, it is symptomless and may not need treatment.

Levothyroxine (L-T4) and not dessiccated thyroid, is the preferred long-term replacement medication for hypothyroidism. A serum TSH result between 0.5 and 2.0 mIU/L is generally considered the ...

Central hypothyroidism is a rare disorder that occurs when an otherwise healthy thyroid doesn't produce enough hormone due to ...

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The endocrine system secretes numerous hormones that are involved in physiological homeostasis, metabolism, development and growth, cognitive function, sexual function, and reproduction.

The conventional laboratory approach to verifying an analyte concentration such as dilution may not always detect an interference problem. Since methods vary in their susceptibility to most ...