Endocrine Society: Nearly One-Third of Older Thyroid Patients Take Medications That Interfere With Thyroid Function Tests
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Endocrine Society issued the following news release:
Nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older who take thyroid hormone also take medications that are known to interfere with thyroid function tests, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
"Our findings highlight the complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults, many of whom take medications for other medical c . . .
Nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older who take thyroid hormone also take medications that are known to interfere with thyroid function tests, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
"Our findings highlight the complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults, many of whom take medications for other medical c . . .