Thyroid function tests in patients taking thyroid medication in Germany: Results from the population-based Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies from iodine-sufficient areas have shown that a high proportion of patients taking medication for thyroid diseases have thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels outside the reference range. Next to patient compliance, inadequa...

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Main Authors: Hannemann Anke, Friedrich Nele, Haring Robin, Krebs Alexander, Völzke Henry, Alte Dietrich, Nauck Matthias, Kohlmann Thomas, Schober Hans-Christof, Hoffmann Wolfgang, Wallaschofski Henri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/227