Socioeconomic influence on treatment with liothyronine and desiccated thyroid extract in Denmark
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DOI: 10.1530/etj-22-0149
Abstract: Introduction High compared with low educational level increases the odds of starting levothyroxine (L-T4) with a normal thyroid-stimulating hormone – the mechanism is most likely patient request. The use of liothyronine (L-T3) and desiccated thyroid… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; thyroid extract; desiccated thyroid; liothyronine desiccated ... See more keywords
Patient Experiences and Perceptions Associated with the Use of Desiccated Thyroid Extract
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina56040161
Abstract: Background and objectives: It is unclear why many patients with hypothyroidism prefer the use of desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) as a thyroid hormone replacement formulation over levothyroxine (LT4) treatment, as recommended by clinical practice guidelines.… read more here.
Keywords: hypothyroidism; dte; desiccated thyroid; thyroid extract ... See more keywords