A model of functional thyroid disease status over the lifetime.

Mathematical models of the natural history of disease can predict incidence rates based on prevalence data and support simulations of populations where thyroid function affects other aspects of physiology. We developed a Markov chain model of functional thyroid disease status over the lifetime. Subj...

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Main Authors: Michael W Dzierlenga, Bruce C Allen, Peyton L Ward, Harvey J Clewell, Matthew P Longnecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219769