Elderly may be more likely to die if they have subclinical hyperthyroidism
Monday, June 6, 2011 - 09:00
in Health & Medicine
A common hormone abnormality in older adults -- a mild form of overactive thyroid called subclinical hyperthyroidism -- is linked to a much higher risk of dying, a new study finds. The results will be presented Sunday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.