Association between Thyroid Dysfunction and Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness: A Case-Control Study
Background. Thyroid disorders may decrease the threshold for developing myopathy. Nonthyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS) is a common form of thyroid dysfunction in critically ill patients who are prone to the development of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW). We therefore tested the hypothe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Critical Care Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8889036 |