Behandelen van subklinische hypothyreoïdie bij ouderen? nog geen duidelijk bewijs voor effect

Author(s):
Elzen, W.P.J. den (0000-0002-6774-4077); Smit, J.W.; Mooijaart, S.P. (0000-0003-3106-3568); Gussekloo, J. (0000-0001-7186-8278)
Published
2012
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Subclinical hypothyroidism is a common finding in older persons. Clinical guidelines are inconsistent in providing recommendations for the treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism, especially in older persons. To date, there is no high-quality evidence from randomized controlled trials about the effects of treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism in older persons. Any definitive recommendations on treatment should be based on data from large randomized placebo-controlled trials.

Date issued
2012-12-31
Language
Dutch
Is part of
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde (2012), Vol. 156, no. 49, p. A5094
hdl
1887/117011