2016
DOI: 10.4274/tjem.3053
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Should Nursing Home Residents be Screened for Thyroid Function?

Abstract: Purpose: Thyroid dysfunctions, especially subclinical forms, which are more frequently seen in older populations, have been linked to increased morbidity and mortality. In the literature, there are few reports of thyroid functions among nursing home residents. Our aim was to investigate whether nursing home residents constitute a priority group for the evaluation of thyroid function. Material and Method: Hundred and ninety-two participants were enrolled in the study, 108 of them were nursing home participant (… Show more

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