Age-Related Changes in Thyroid Function: A Longitudinal Study of a Community-Based Cohort

Bremner, Alexandra; Feddema, Peter; J. Leedman, Peter; J. Brown, Suzanne; Beilby, John; Mun Lim, Ee; G. Wilson, Scott; O’Leary, Peter; P. Walsh, John

doi:10.1210/jc.2011-3020

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Age-Related Changes in Thyroid Function: A Longitudinal Study of a Community-Based Cohort

Published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism • Feb 17, 2012

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Alexandra Bremner

Peter Feddema

Peter J. Leedman

Abstract

CONTEXT: In cross-sectional studies, serum TSH concentrations increase with age. This has not been examined longitudinally, and it is uncertain whether the TSH increase reflects healthy aging or occult thyroid failure. METHODS: We measured serum TSH, free T(4), thyroid peroxidase, and thyroglobulin ...

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