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Mercadante S, Bellastella A. Chrono-Endocrinology in Clinical Practice: A Journey from Pathophysiological to Therapeutic Aspects. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:546. [PMID: 38792568 PMCID: PMC11121809 DOI: 10.3390/life14050546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
This review was aimed at collecting the knowledge on the pathophysiological and clinical aspects of endocrine rhythms and their implications in clinical practice, derived from the published literature and from some personal experiences on this topic. We chose to review, according to the PRISMA guidelines, the results of original and observational studies, reviews, meta-analyses and case reports published up to March 2024. Thus, after summarizing the general aspects of biological rhythms, we will describe the characteristics of several endocrine rhythms and the consequences of their disruption, paying particular attention to the implications in clinical practice. Rhythmic endocrine secretions, like other physiological rhythms, are genetically determined and regulated by a central hypothalamic CLOCK located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which links the timing of the rhythms to independent clocks, in a hierarchical organization for the regulation of physiology and behavior. However, some environmental factors, such as daily cycles of light/darkness, sleep/wake, and timing of food intake, may influence the rhythm characteristics. Endocrine rhythms are involved in important physiological processes and their disruption may cause several disorders and also cancer. Thus, it is very important to prevent disruptions of endocrine rhythms and to restore a previously altered rhythm by an early corrective chronotherapy.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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Nikanorova AA, Barashkov NA, Pshennikova VG, Teryutin FM, Nakhodkin SS, Solovyev AV, Romanov GP, Burtseva TE, Fedorova SA. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Free Triiodothyronine (FT3) Levels in Humans Depending on Seasonal Air Temperature Changes: Is the Variation in FT3 Levels Related to Nonshivering Thermogenesis? Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14052. [PMID: 37762355 PMCID: PMC10531421 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating normal development, growth, and metabolic function. However, the controversy surrounding seasonal changes in free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels remains unresolved. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of variations in FT3 levels in relation to seasonal air temperatures in the context of current knowledge about its role in nonshivering thermogenesis. Ten eligible articles with a total of 336,755 participants were included in the meta-analysis. The studies were categorized into two groups based on the air temperature: "Cold winter", where the winter temperature fell below 0 °C, and "Warm winter", where the winter temperature was above 0 °C. The analysis revealed that in cold regions, FT3 levels decreased in winter compared to summer (I2 = 57%, p < 0.001), whereas in warm regions, FT3 levels increased during winter (I2 = 28%, p < 0.001). These findings suggest that seasonal variations in FT3 levels are likely to be influenced by the winter temperature. Considering the important role of the FT3 in the nonshivering thermogenesis process, we assume that this observed pattern is probably related to the differences in use of thyroid hormones in the brown adipose tissue during adaptive thermogenesis, which may depend on intensity of cold exposure.
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- Alena A. Nikanorova
- Yakut Science Centre of Complex Medical Problems, Yaroslavskogo 6/3, 677000 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.A.N.); (V.G.P.); (F.M.T.); (T.E.B.); (S.A.F.)
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- Yakut Science Centre of Complex Medical Problems, Yaroslavskogo 6/3, 677000 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.A.N.); (V.G.P.); (F.M.T.); (T.E.B.); (S.A.F.)
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- Yakut Science Centre of Complex Medical Problems, Yaroslavskogo 6/3, 677000 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.A.N.); (V.G.P.); (F.M.T.); (T.E.B.); (S.A.F.)
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- Yakut Science Centre of Complex Medical Problems, Yaroslavskogo 6/3, 677000 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.A.N.); (V.G.P.); (F.M.T.); (T.E.B.); (S.A.F.)
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- M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Kulakovskogo 46, 677013 Yakutsk, Russia; (S.S.N.); (A.V.S.); (G.P.R.)
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- M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Kulakovskogo 46, 677013 Yakutsk, Russia; (S.S.N.); (A.V.S.); (G.P.R.)
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- M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Kulakovskogo 46, 677013 Yakutsk, Russia; (S.S.N.); (A.V.S.); (G.P.R.)
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- Yakut Science Centre of Complex Medical Problems, Yaroslavskogo 6/3, 677000 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.A.N.); (V.G.P.); (F.M.T.); (T.E.B.); (S.A.F.)
- M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Kulakovskogo 46, 677013 Yakutsk, Russia; (S.S.N.); (A.V.S.); (G.P.R.)
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- Yakut Science Centre of Complex Medical Problems, Yaroslavskogo 6/3, 677000 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.A.N.); (V.G.P.); (F.M.T.); (T.E.B.); (S.A.F.)
- M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Kulakovskogo 46, 677013 Yakutsk, Russia; (S.S.N.); (A.V.S.); (G.P.R.)
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Alfaifi HH, Altowairgi MA, Algethami RG, Altowairqi AH, Althomali HD, Almalki OM. Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery for Improving Thyroid Function and Reducing Levothyroxine Dose in Patients With Obesity and Overt Hypothyroidism. Cureus 2023; 15:e38780. [PMID: 37303346 PMCID: PMC10249914 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypothyroidism is a major hormonal condition that affects more women than men in Saudi Arabia. Studies indicate a bidirectional link between hypothyroidism and obesity, which may improve following bariatric surgery (BS). The focus of this research is to assess how hypothyroidism patients' thyroid function and levothyroxine dosage are impacted by bariatric surgery. METHODOLOGY This was an observational retrospective study conducted in two centres at Taif, Saudi Arabia. All morbidly obese patients who were diagnosed with overt hypothyroidism and underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy from January 2016 to December 2021 were included. The changes in the thyroid profile and the changes in the doses or cessation of levothyroxine were evaluated after the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. RESULTS Our results demonstrate that a total of 70 patients dominated by women out of 1202 from both centers who meet our inclusion criteria showed a statistically significant decrease on comparison of clinical parameters (thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH], free T4 [FT4], free T3 [FT3], levothyroxine [L-T4]) before and after BS. The average TSH levels were determined to be 4.45 ± 4.41 mIU/L prior to BS, and they significantly decreased (3.17 ± 2.77 mIU/L) following BS (p=0.009). When compared to before BS (13.17 ± 2.73 pmol/L), the mean FT4 levels after BS (11.63 ± 5.88 pmol/L) exhibited a significant decline (p=0.046). The mean FT3 levels before and after BS also were statistically significantly lower (1.94 ± 2.12 pg/mL) than before (2.75 ± 1.96 pg/mL), p=0.009. The mean L-T4 levels after BS considerably decreased from before BS (98.68 ± 56.18 mcg) to after BS (79.39 ± 41.49 mcg), p=0.046. CONCLUSION Better thyroid profiles and lower levothyroxine dosage show that bariatric surgery improves hypothyroidism.
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- Hanan H Alfaifi
- Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU
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Tokumaru M, Ohba K, Kashiwabara Y, Takase H, Hayashi C, Iwaki T, Suzuki Y, Matsushita A, Sasaki S, Suda T, Maekawa M. Falsely elevated thyroid hormone levels associated with fibrin interference in patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. Ann Clin Biochem 2023:45632231159280. [PMID: 36750429 DOI: 10.1177/00045632231159280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Unique clinical courses were observed in two asymptomatic patients receiving warfarin who referred to our hospital because of suspected central hyperthyroidism. We eventually diagnosed these patients with falsely elevated thyroid hormone levels caused by macroscopically invisible fibrin. Although false results caused by fibrin interference in vitro have been identified in various immunoassays, especially in blood samples from patients receiving anticoagulant therapy, no studies on thyroid function testing have been reported. The experience in evaluating these cases prompted us to investigate the independent influence of oral anticoagulants via putative fibrin interference on thyroid function testing. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed known contributing factors that affect thyroid function testing including age, gender, medication history, body mass index, estimated glomerular filtration rate, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and the seasons of hospital visits from participants who presented the Department of Health Checkup between April 2010 and December 2020. RESULTS A propensity-matched analysis revealed that the median serum free thyroxine levels under oral anticoagulant were significantly higher (17.9 pmol/L, n = 60) than those without anticoagulants (16.0 pmol/L, n = 60; p < 0.001). It was noted that this difference was the largest among contributing factors we analyzed. No significant differences were noted in serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. CONCLUSIONS We report two patients receiving warfarin with falsely elevated thyroid hormone levels caused by fibrin interference resembling central hyperthyroidism for the first time. Our retrospective study suggests that the medication status of oral anticoagulants should be considered when evaluating thyroid function tests.
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- Mitsuaki Tokumaru
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan.,Second Division, Department of Internal Medicine, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Second Division, Department of Internal Medicine, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Enshu Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan.,Medical Education Center, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Enshu Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Enshu Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Second Division, Department of Internal Medicine, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Second Division, Department of Internal Medicine, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Second Division, Department of Internal Medicine, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, 12793Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Many members of the American Thyroid Association played prominent roles in discovering the various aspects of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. This axis is fundamental for maintaining the normal serum levels of circulating thyroid hormones (THs) and thus the euthyroid state. The pituitary glycoprotein hormone, thyrotropin (TSH), controls the activity of the thyroid gland. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and the negative feedback mechanism of circulating TH regulate the synthesis and the secretion of TSH. The dynamic interplay of these two dominant mechanisms has essential effects on TSH release. Therefore, the finding of abnormal serum levels of TSH often indicates the presence of a disorder of thyroid gland function. A summary of key historical discoveries in the understanding of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis is presented.
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Yamada S, Horiguchi K, Akuzawa M, Sakamaki K, Shimomura Y, Kobayashi I, Andou Y, Yamada M. Seasonal variation in thyroid function in over 7,000 healthy subjects in an iodine-sufficient area and literature review. J Endocr Soc 2022; 6:bvac054. [PMID: 35528829 PMCID: PMC9070835 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvac054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Context Seasonal variation in thyroid function, especially serum free triiodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels, in healthy subjects remains unclear. Methods We examined thyroid function, including serum FT3 and FT4 levels, in healthy Japanese subjects using data of more than 7,000 health check-up participants and applied the analysis of means with transformed ranks (ANOMTR) to compare each month. In addition, we reviewed reports published in the last 2 decades. Results The median serum thyrotropin (TSH) level was the highest in January (1.61 mIU/L), and the lowest in May (1.16 mIU/L). ANOMTR revealed that serum TSH levels are high in winter and low in summer. Conversely, the median serum FT3 level was higher in July than in other months, and the ANOMTR plot demonstrated serum FT3 levels to be significantly higher in summer and lower in winter. In contrast, serum FT4 levels were more consistent throughout the year, but statistically, those in February and March, October, and November were higher than those in other months. ANOMTR revealed variations in serum FT4 levels to be small through the year but biphasic. Conclusions Taken together with previous reports, our study demonstrated seasonal changes in the serum TSH levels to be high in winter in the northern hemisphere; however, the serum FT3 differed among countries, and those of Japanese, an iodine-sufficient country, were high in summer. In contrast, FT4 levels were more consistent. These changes should be taken into account to precisely evaluate thyroid function.
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- Sayaka Yamada
- Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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Walsh JP. Thyroid Function across the Lifespan: Do Age-Related Changes Matter? Endocrinol Metab (Seoul) 2022; 37:208-219. [PMID: 35417936 PMCID: PMC9081302 DOI: 10.3803/enm.2022.1463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Circulating concentrations of thyrotropin (TSH) and thyroxine (T4) are tightly regulated. Each individual has setpoints for TSH and free T4 which are genetically determined, and subject to environmental and epigenetic influence. Pituitary-thyroid axis setpoints are probably established in utero, with maturation of thyroid function continuing until late gestation. From neonatal life (characterized by a surge of TSH and T4 secretion) through childhood and adolescence (when free triiodothyronine levels are higher than in adults), thyroid function tests display complex, dynamic patterns which are sexually dimorphic. In later life, TSH increases with age in healthy older adults without an accompanying fall in free T4, indicating alteration in TSH setpoint. In view of this, and evidence that mild subclinical hypothyroidism in older people has no health impact, a strong case can be made for implementation of age-related TSH reference ranges in adults, as is routine in children.
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- John P. Walsh
- Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
- Corresponding author: John P. Walsh Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Western Australia 6009, Australia Tel: +61-864572466, Fax: +61-864573221, E-mail:
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Figueroa PBS, Ferreira AFF, Britto LR, Doussoulin AP, Torrão ADS. Association between thyroid function and Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review. Metab Brain Dis 2021; 36:1523-1543. [PMID: 34146214 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-021-00760-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alterations in metabolic parameters have been associated with an increased risk of dementia, among which thyroid function has gained great importance in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in recent years. However, it remains unclear whether thyroid dysfunctions could influence and contribute to the beginning and/or progression of AD or if it results from AD. This systematic review was conducted to examine the association between thyroid hormone (TH) levels and AD. Medline, ISI Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane library, Scopus, Scielo, and LILACS were searched, from January 2010 to March 2020. A total of 17 articles were selected. The studies reported alterations in TH and circadian rhythm in AD patients. Behavior, cognition, cerebral blood flow, and glucose consumption were correlated with TH deficits in AD patients. Whether thyroid dysfunctions and AD have a cause-effect relationship was inconclusive, however, the literature was able to provide enough data to corroborate a relationship between TH and AD. Although further studies are needed in this field, the current systematic review provides information that could help future investigations.
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- Paulina Belén Sepulveda Figueroa
- Department of Preclinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
- Laboratory of Neuronal Communication, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofisica, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Professor Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, 05508900.
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofisica, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Professor Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, 05508900.
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofisica, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Professor Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, 05508900
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- Laboratory of Neuronal Communication, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofisica, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Professor Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, 05508900
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Zeng Y, He H, Wang X, Zhang M, An Z. Climate and air pollution exposure are associated with thyroid function parameters: a retrospective cross-sectional study. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:1515-1523. [PMID: 33159683 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-020-01461-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES There are still controversies about the impact of climatic and environmental factors on thyroid function parameters in healthy populations. We investigated the relationships between climate, air pollution exposure, and thyroid function fluctuations. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 327,913 individuals attending routine health checks from December 2013 to December 2018. We analyzed the associations between thyroid function and climatic factors using Spearman's correlation analysis. We explored the relationships between thyroid function and air pollution exposure using multiple linear regression analysis, after adjusting for age, sex, season, and outdoor temperature. We also performed subgroup analyses by age and sex and sensitivity analyses of different anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody status. RESULTS Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) were negatively associated with outdoor temperature (r = - 0.66, P < 0.001; r = - 0.55, P < 0.001), while free thyroxine (FT4) and FT4/FT3 were positively associated with temperature (r = 0.35, P < 0.001; r = 0.79, P < 0.001). An increase of 10 μg/m3 in fine particulate matter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM2.5) was associated with a decrease of 0.12 pmol/L in FT4 and an increase of 0.07 pmol/L in FT3 (both P < 0.01). FT4/FT3 was significantly negatively associated with PM2.5 (coefficient: - 0.06, P < 0.01). These results remained robust in hierarchical analyses and sensitivity analyses. CONCLUSIONS Thyroid function parameters are associated with climate and air pollution exposure. These factors may influence variations in thyroid function. Our results also highlight the importance of public health interventions to reduce air pollution.
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- Y Zeng
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, China.
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Bellastella G, Maiorino MI, Scappaticcio L, De Bellis A, Mercadante S, Esposito K, Bellastella A. Chronothyroidology: Chronobiological Aspects in Thyroid Function and Diseases. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11050426. [PMID: 34068480 PMCID: PMC8151474 DOI: 10.3390/life11050426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Chronobiology is the scientific discipline which considers biological phenomena in relation to time, which assumes itself biological identity. Many physiological processes are cyclically regulated by intrinsic clocks and many pathological events show a circadian time-related occurrence. Even the pituitary–thyroid axis is under the control of a central clock, and the hormones of the pituitary–thyroid axis exhibit circadian, ultradian and circannual rhythmicity. This review, after describing briefly the essential principles of chronobiology, will be focused on the results of personal experiences and of other studies on this issue, paying particular attention to those regarding the thyroid implications, appearing in the literature as reviews, metanalyses, original and observational studies until 28 February 2021 and acquired from two databases (Scopus and PubMed). The first input to biological rhythms is given by a central clock located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which dictates the timing from its hypothalamic site to satellite clocks that contribute in a hierarchical way to regulate the physiological rhythmicity. Disruption of the rhythmic organization can favor the onset of important disorders, including thyroid diseases. Several studies on the interrelationship between thyroid function and circadian rhythmicity demonstrated that thyroid dysfunctions may affect negatively circadian organization, disrupting TSH rhythm. Conversely, alterations of clock machinery may cause important perturbations at the cellular level, which may favor thyroid dysfunctions and also cancer.
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- Giuseppe Bellastella
- Unit of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.B.); (M.I.M.); (L.S.); (A.D.B.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.B.); (M.I.M.); (L.S.); (A.D.B.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.B.); (M.I.M.); (L.S.); (A.D.B.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.B.); (M.I.M.); (L.S.); (A.D.B.)
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.M.); (K.E.)
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.M.); (K.E.)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence:
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van der Spoel E, Roelfsema F, van Heemst D. Within-Person Variation in Serum Thyrotropin Concentrations: Main Sources, Potential Underlying Biological Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:619568. [PMID: 33716972 PMCID: PMC7945716 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.619568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals exhibit fluctuations in the concentration of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) over time. The scale of these variations ranges from minutes to hours, and from months to years. The main factors contributing to the observed within-person fluctuations in serum TSH comprise pulsatile secretion, circadian rhythm, seasonality, and ageing. In clinical practice and clinical research however, such within-person biological variation in serum TSH concentrations is often not considered. The aim of this review is to present an overview of the main sources of within-person variation in TSH levels, as well as the potential underlying biological mechanisms, and the clinical implications. SUMMARY In euthyroid individuals, the circadian rhythm, with a nocturnal surge around 02:00-04:00 h and a nadir during daytime has the greatest impact on variations in serum TSH concentrations. Another source of within-person variation in TSH levels is seasonality, with generally higher levels during the cold winter months. Since TSH is secreted in a pulsatile manner, TSH levels also fluctuate over minutes. Furthermore, elevated TSH levels have been observed with ageing. Other factors that affect TSH levels include thyroid peroxidase (TPO)-antibody positivity, BMI, obesity, smoking, critical illness, and many xenobiotics, including environmental pollutants and drugs. Potential underlying biological mechanisms of within-person variation in TSH levels can be safely concluded from the ability of TSH to respond quickly to changes in cues from the internal or external environment in order to maintain homeostasis. Such cues include the biological clock, environmental temperature, and length of day. The observed increase in TSH level with ageing can be explained at a population level and at an organism level. In clinical practice, the season for thyroid testing can influence a patient's test result and it occurs frequently that subclinical hypothyroid patients normalize to euthyroid levels over time without intervention. CONCLUSIONS Serum TSH concentrations vary over time within an individual, which is caused by multiple different internal and external factors. It is important to take the within-person variations in serum TSH concentrations into account when testing a patient in clinical practice, but also in performing clinical research.
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- Evie van der Spoel
- Section Gerontology and Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Evie van der Spoel,
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- Section Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Section Gerontology and Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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Fu J, Zhang G, Xu P, Guo R, Li J, Guan H, Li Y. Seasonal Changes of Thyroid Function Parameters in Women of Reproductive Age Between 2012 and 2018: A Retrospective, Observational, Single-Center Study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:719225. [PMID: 34539571 PMCID: PMC8443767 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.719225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Thyroid function can be influenced by external stimuli such as light and temperature. However, it is currently unknown whether there is seasonal variation of thyroid function in women of reproductive age. Adequate thyroid function in reproductive-aged women is necessary for optimal fetal-maternal outcomes. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the seasonal changes in levels of thyrotropin (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), and TSH index (TSHI) in women of reproductive age. METHODS A large retrospective study was conducted that included women aged 20-49 years who visited our outpatient or checkup center between 2012 and 2018. Thyroid function was measured using the automated immunochemiluminescent assay kit. Subjects with overt thyroid dysfunction, pregnancy, thyroid disease, cancer, and severe infectious or psychological disease were excluded. Seasonal differences of thyroid function were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test or the analysis of means with transformed ranks. Spearman's correlation was performed to evaluate the association between thyroid function parameters and age. A subset of 181 subjects was included in the longitudinal analyses. Differences in thyroid function between summer and winter were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS A total of 48,990 women with a median age of 39 years were included. The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was lower in summer but higher in winter (5.6% vs. 7.0%, p < 0.05). The TSH, FT3, and FT4 levels and TSHI reached a peak in winter, while they declined to trough in summer. The TSH concentrations (r = 0.044, p < 0.001) and TSHI (r = 0.025, p < 0.001) were positively correlated with age, whereas FT3 (r = -0.073, p < 0.001) and FT4 (r = -0.059, p < 0.001) were negatively correlated with age. The associations of thyroid parameters with age were similar between subjects with positive thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) and those with negative TPOAb. In the matched longitudinal analysis of 181 subjects, no differences were detected in the thyroid parameters between summer and winter. CONCLUSIONS This retrospective single-center study showed that thyroid hormone levels and central sensitivity to thyroid hormones are influenced by age and seasonal fluctuations among women of reproductive age, while their impact on reproductive health remains to be elucidated in future studies.
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- Jinrong Fu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Haixia Guan, ; Yushu Li,
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Endocrinology, National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Haixia Guan, ; Yushu Li,
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So S, Tawara F. Risk factors of subclinical hypothyroidism and the potential contribution to miscarriage: A review. Reprod Med Biol 2020; 19:232-242. [PMID: 32684822 PMCID: PMC7360962 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is no clear cutoff value for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level that defines subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). Moreover, TSH levels can be affected by numerous factors. Although mild SCH has been implicated in miscarriage, the relationship between TSH levels and miscarriage remains unelucidated. METHODS We reviewed nine known risk factors affecting TSH levels and 28 studies investigating the potential association between mild SCH and miscarriage, examining whether these factors were considered. MAIN FINDINGS Among 28 studies that examined whether mild SCH (TSH > 2.5 mIU/L) contributed to miscarriage, thyroid antibodies were measured in only 15. TSH measurement methods were described in 18 studies. Although the iodinated contrast medium used in hysterosalpingography (HSG) is stored in the body for a long time and is a risk factor for mild SCH, only one study described its potential impact on TSH levels. Nine studies, which concluded that mild SCH contributed to miscarriage, had thyroid status evaluated only after the onset of pregnancy, but not before. CONCLUSION TSH levels can be significantly affected by patient demographics and health history, country of origin, and fertility treatment. It is important to consider these factors while evaluating mild SCH. It remains unclear how mild SCH contributes to miscarriage.
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- Shuhei So
- Department of Reproductive and Perinatal MedicineHamamatsu University School of MedicineHigashi‐kuHamamatsu‐shiShizuokaJapan
- Tawara IVF ClinicSuruga‐kuShizuoka‐shiShizuokaJapan
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Wang D, Yu S, Zou Y, Li H, Cheng X, Qiu L, Xu T. Data mining: Seasonal fluctuations and associations between thyroid stimulating hormone and lipid profiles. Clin Chim Acta 2020; 506:122-128. [PMID: 32165124 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is associated with lipid metabolism. In this study, we aimed to evaluate seasonal variations and the association between TSH and lipid profiles based on clinical big data. METHOD This observational, retrospective big data study enrolled a total of 20,192 individuals who visited Peking Union Medical College Hospital for routine health check-ups from 2014 to 2018. Demographic, medical history, common biochemical analytes, and thyroid related test data were obtained. A Kruskal-wallis analysis was used to compare the differences in total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by TSH quartiles. Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the association between TSH and lipid profiles as well as temperature. RESULTS TC and LDL did not vary significantly with TSH concentration; however, TG and HDL-C did. TSH concentration showed weak positive correlation with serum TC, TG, and HDL-C but not with LDL-C. Serum TC concentration was positively correlated with TG and LDL-C. TG was positively correlated with LDL-C but negatively correlated with HDL-C. HDL-C was negatively correlated with LDL-C. TSH and lipid profiles showed seasonal fluctuations. Monthly median TSH, TC, and LDL-C peaked in winter and dropped to a minimum in summer. The correlation coefficient (r) between the average monthly temperature and TSH, TC, TG, HDL-C, and LDL-C was -0.424 (p = 0.001), -0.539 (p < 0.001), -0.020 (p = 0.880), -0.199 (p = 0.127), and -0.442 (p < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSION Seasonal variation was observed in both TSH and lipids. Apart from the seasonal variation of TC and LDL-C, our results also have clinical interpretation. It suggested that it may not reflect the real status of lipids during and immediately after the Spring festival. Thus, in order to diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia, re-testing was needed later to provide the precision diagnostic, monitoring and treatment.
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- Danchen Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.
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- Department of Health Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.
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Raverot V, Bonjour M, Abeillon du Payrat J, Perrin P, Roucher-Boulez F, Lasolle H, Subtil F, Borson-Chazot F. Age- and Sex-Specific TSH Upper-Limit Reference Intervals in the General French Population: There Is a Need to Adjust Our Actual Practices. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9030792. [PMID: 32183257 PMCID: PMC7141356 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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It is well known that thyroid dysfunction increases with age. This study is aimed to determine reference intervals, in males and females, suitable for thyroid disease exploration during adult life using routinely collected serum thyrotropin (TSH) data in a tertiary center from 2007 to 2018. Over 11 years, 295,775 TSH levels were measured in a single lab. Among the 156,025 TSH results available for analysis, 90,538 values were from female subjects, 82,019 were from patients aged >60 years and 26,825 were from patients aged >80 years. By using an indirect approach, we determined reference values of TSH adapted to age and sex, and we then evaluated the proportion of patients who would have been reclassified with these reference values. The median TSH ranged from 1.2–1.4 mUI/L during the study period. The upper limit of reference range of TSH increased with age; in females the median to 97.5th percentile values increased continuously from the age of 30 years to the oldest age group. Using new calculated reference values in patients with TSH above the conventional upper-limit reference value (4 mUI/L), the proportion of results reclassified as within the reference interval among patients aged >60 years ranged, according to age group, from 50.5% to 65.1% of females and from 33.0% to 37.7% of males. The use of TSH age-specific and sex-specific upper-limit reference values led to the reclassification of a great number of samples, notably among women. This suggests that age-specific TSH upper-limit reference intervals in daily practice should be used in order to avoid misclassification.
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- Véronique Raverot
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, LBMMS, Service de Biochimie, Laboratoire d’Hormonologie, Groupement hospitalier Est, F-69677 Bron cedex, France; (P.P.); (F.R.-B.)
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Service de Biostatistique, F-69003 Lyon, France; (M.B.); (F.S.)
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Fédération d’Endocrinologie, Groupement Hospitalier Est, F-69677 Bron cedex, France; (J.A.d.P.); (H.L.); (F.B.-C.)
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, LBMMS, Service de Biochimie, Laboratoire d’Hormonologie, Groupement hospitalier Est, F-69677 Bron cedex, France; (P.P.); (F.R.-B.)
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, LBMMS, Service de Biochimie, Laboratoire d’Hormonologie, Groupement hospitalier Est, F-69677 Bron cedex, France; (P.P.); (F.R.-B.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, F-69008 Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Fédération d’Endocrinologie, Groupement Hospitalier Est, F-69677 Bron cedex, France; (J.A.d.P.); (H.L.); (F.B.-C.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, F-69008 Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Service de Biostatistique, F-69003 Lyon, France; (M.B.); (F.S.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, F-69008 Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Fédération d’Endocrinologie, Groupement Hospitalier Est, F-69677 Bron cedex, France; (J.A.d.P.); (H.L.); (F.B.-C.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, F-69008 Lyon, France
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Di Dalmazi G, Carlucci MA, Semeraro D, Giuliani C, Napolitano G, Caturegli P, Bucci I. A Detailed Analysis of the Factors Influencing Neonatal TSH: Results From a 6-Year Congenital Hypothyroidism Screening Program. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:456. [PMID: 32849264 PMCID: PMC7396660 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.00456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Neonatal thyrotropin (TSH) on dried blood spot (DBS), the most common screening strategy for primary congenital hypothyroidism (CH), is influenced by numerous factors that may hinder a true CH diagnosis. A second test can thus be performed to clarify the initial findings, although its application varies among screening programs. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of maternal and neonatal factors on neonatal TSH levels and offer practical screening recommendations. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed screening data of 62,132 neonates born in Abruzzo, an Italian region considered mildly iodine deficient, between 2011 and 2016. We then performed a multiple linear regression to model the relationship between TSH (the dependent variable) and 13 independent variables extracted from blood collection cards. Results: Most neonates (53,551 of 62,132, 86%) had normal TSH and no clinical indications for a second screening. A minority (1,423, 2.3%) had elevated TSH in the initial DBS, which was confirmed in 97 cases (7%) on a second screen. The remaining neonates (6,594, 10.6%) had a normal initial TSH but underwent a second test in accordance with screening protocols, and were found to have delayed TSH elevation in 23 cases (0.4%). Those 120 newborns (97 + 23), considered highly suspicious for primary CH, were referred to a pediatrician for confirmatory testing and excluded from subsequent analysis of factors influencing TSH levels. Sex (β regression coefficient, β = 1.11 female to male, 95% CI 1.09, 1.12) and age at collection (β = 0.78 day 5 to days 2-3, 95% CI 0.74, 0.83) affected neonatal TSH, suggesting the utility of specific nomograms. In addition, prematurity (β = 0.85 term to preterm, 95% CI 0.80, 0.91), dopamine use (β = 0.71, 95% CI 0.62, 0.81), and birth weight (β = 1.40 normal vs. very low, 95% CI 1.05, 1.89) strongly influenced neonatal TSH. Conclusions: Neonatal TSH is influenced by several factors supporting the delineation of local sex- and age-adjusted TSH cutoffs, and the universal adoption of a second TSH test in neonates at risk of missed primary CH diagnosis.
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- Giulia Di Dalmazi
- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST) and Translational Medicine, University of Chieti G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
- *Correspondence: Giulia Di Dalmazi
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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Bellastella G, De Bellis A, Maiorino MI, Paglionico VA, Esposito K, Bellastella A. Endocrine rhythms and sport: it is time to take time into account. J Endocrinol Invest 2019; 42:1137-1147. [PMID: 30924095 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01038-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies of time-related biological phenomena have contributed to establishing a new scientific discipline, the chronobiology, which considers biological phenomena in relation to time. Sports activity profoundly affects the temporal organization of the organism and endocrine rhythms play a key role in the chronoorganization of individuals and are particularly important for correct physical activity. Correctly reading rhythmic hormonal variations of the human organism opens new horizons to sports medicine. OBJECTIVE This review is aimed at clarifying the relationship between endocrine rhythms and sports activities on the basis of the latest data in the literature. METHOD Data acquisition was obtained from three databases (PubMed, Scopus and SPORTDiscus), paying particular attention to reviews, meta-analysis, original and observational studies on this issue. RESULTS After the description of the general characteristics and parameters of biological rhythms, the main endocrine rhythms will be described, highlighting in particular the interrelationships with sports activity and focusing on the factors which can affect negatively their characteristics and consequently the psychophysical performances of the athletes. CONCLUSION Knowledge of this issue may allow establishing the best form of competitive or amateur activity, through the collaboration of an informed athlete and a sports physician attentive to biological rhythms. By taking into account that alteration of physiological rhythmic temporal organization can favour the onset of important diseases, including cancer, this will lead to the expected performances without impairing the correct chronoorganization of the athlete.
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- G Bellastella
- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza L. Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza L. Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza L. Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza L. Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza L. Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Challenges in Interpreting Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Results in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Dysfunction. J Thyroid Res 2019; 2019:4106816. [PMID: 31662841 PMCID: PMC6778876 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4106816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The pituitary hormone, thyrotropin (TSH), is regarded as the primary biomarker for evaluating thyroid function and is useful in guiding treatment with levothyroxine for patients with hypothyroidism. The amplified response of TSH to slight changes in thyroid hormone levels provides a large and easily measured signal in the routine care setting. Laboratories provide reference ranges with upper and lower cutoffs for TSH to define normal thyroid function. The upper limit of the range, used to diagnose subclinical (mild) hypothyroidism, is itself a matter for debate, with authoritative guidelines recommending treatment to within the lower half of the range. Concomitant diseases, medications, supplements, age, gender, ethnicity, iodine status, time of day, time of year, autoantibodies, heterophilic antibodies, smoking, and other factors influence the level of TSH, or the performance of current TSH assays. The long-term prognostic implications of small deviations of TSH from the reference range are unclear. Correction of TSH to within the reference range does not always bring thyroid and other biomarkers into range and will not always resolve the patient's symptoms. Overt hypothyroidism requires intervention with levothyroxine. It remains important that physicians managing a patient with symptoms suggestive of thyroid disease consider all of the patient's relevant disease, lifestyle, and other factors before intervening on the basis of a marginally raised TSH level alone. Finally, these limitations of TSH testing mitigate against screening the population for the undoubtedly substantial prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disease, until appropriately designed randomised trials have quantified the benefits and harms from this approach.
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Wang D, Yu S, Cheng X, Cao L, Zhang H, Liu L, Tang Y, Cai Q, Li P, Ma C, Hou L, Sun D, Zou Y, Li H, Xia L, Yin Y, Li D, Qiu L, Ichihara K. Nationwide Chinese study for establishing reference intervals for thyroid hormones and related tests. Clin Chim Acta 2019; 496:62-67. [PMID: 31238040 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Effect of Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery on Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels in Euthyroid Patients with Morbid Obesity. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11051121. [PMID: 31137484 PMCID: PMC6566754 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Obesity is associated with several endocrine abnormalities, including thyroid dysfunction. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of weight loss after bariatric surgery on thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in euthyroid patients with morbid obesity. We performed an observational study, evaluating patients with morbid obesity submitted to bariatric surgery. We included 129 patients (92 women) and 31 controls (21 women). Clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, and hormonal parameters were evaluated. The primary endpoint was circulating TSH (µU/mL). Fasting TSH levels were higher in the obese group (3.3 ± 0.2) than in the control group (2.1 ± 0.2). The mean excessive body mass index (BMI) loss (EBMIL) 12 months after bariatric surgery was 72.7 ± 2.1%. TSH levels significantly decreased in the obese patients after surgery; 3.3 ± 0.2 vs. 2.1 ± 0.2 before and 12 months after surgery, respectively. Free thyroxine (T4) (ng/dL) levels significantly decreased in the obese patients after surgery; 1.47 ± 0.02 vs. 1.12 ± 0.02 before and 12 months after surgery, respectively. TSH decreased significantly over time, and the decrement was associated with the EBMIL. In euthyroid patients with morbid obesity, weight loss induced by bariatric surgery promotes a significant decline of the increased TSH levels. This decrement of TSH is progressive over time after surgery and significantly associated with excess BMI loss.
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Mahwi TO, Abdulateef DS. Relation of Different Components of Climate with Human Pituitary-Thyroid Axis and FT3/FT4 Ratio: A Study on Euthyroid and SCH Subjects in Two Different Seasons. Int J Endocrinol 2019; 2019:2762978. [PMID: 30800161 PMCID: PMC6360063 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2762978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Various changes in thyroid hormones (TH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level were observed in different seasons among euthyroid and hypothyroid subjects living in areas with an extreme temperature difference between summer and winter. OBJECTIVES This study aims at finding the effect of temperate climate on the seasonal variations of TSH and TH in euthyroid and subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) subjects and at evaluating if the test season has an effect on the number of subjects diagnosed as SCH. It basically focuses on the relation of different components of climate with TH and TSH. METHOD In a prospective study on 152 healthy (euthyroid) volunteers and 25 SCH subjects, the serum hormone levels (TSH, FT4, and FT3) were measured in both the summer and winter seasons and correlated with all the climate components using Pearson's correlation coefficient. The effect of duration of outdoor exposure on hormone levels was compared using a paired sample t-test (P < 0.05). RESULTS Small but statistically significant increased FT3 level and decreased FT4 level were observed during the winter season in euthyroid and SCH subjects, respectively. There was a significant negative correlation between FT3 and FT3/FT4 ratio with temperature and sunshine duration and a positive correlation with humidity and atmospheric pressure. A positive correlation was found between FT4 and sunshine duration. CONCLUSION The climate components contributed to the slight variance in hormone levels in different seasons, and the effect was mostly on peripheral conversion of FT4 to FT3 rather than the pituitary-thyroid axis leading to slightly higher FT3 in winter. Seasonal variation does not affect the diagnosis of SCH cases.
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- Taha O. Mahwi
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah 46001, Iraq
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- Physiology Department, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah 46001, Iraq
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Ehrenkranz J. Re: "Seasonal Changes in Serum Thyrotropin Concentrations Observed from Big Data Obtained During Six Consecutive Years from 2010 to 2015 at a Single Hospital in Japan" by Yoshihara et al. (Thyroid 2018;28:429-436). Thyroid 2018; 28:954. [PMID: 29786479 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2018.0272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Joel Ehrenkranz
- Diabetes and Endocrinology, Intermountain Healthcare , Salt Lake City, Utah
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