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Urgent need for further research in subclinical hypothyroidism

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A comprehensive systematic review has recommended decreasing the number of individuals who receive treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism; however, data included in the study are extremely limited for young individuals. Extrapolating data from older individuals is perhaps unwise; therefore, the onus should be on the urgent need for further research.

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  1. Thyroid Research Group, Systems Immunity Research Institute, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK

    Peter Taylor

  2. Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

    Antonio C. Bianco

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Taylor, P., Bianco, A.C. Urgent need for further research in subclinical hypothyroidism. Nat Rev Endocrinol 15, 503–504 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-019-0239-x

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