Journal article
Investigation of thyroid dysfunction is more likely in patients with high psychological morbidity.
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BACKGROUND: Mild or subclinical hypothyroidism [raised thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) but normal free thyroxine (T4)] affects 5-10% of adults. Symptoms are non-specific and TSH levels are needed for diagnosis. OBJECTIVES: We explore the relationship between thyroid function and psychological distress and investigate the usefulness of an expert-designed Thyroid Symptom Questionnaire (TSQ) in identifying hypothyroidism. METHODS: DEPTH (DEPression and THyroid) is a cross-sectional study of 3...
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- Journal:
- Family practice
- Volume:
- 29
- Issue:
- 2
- Pages:
- 163-167
- Publication date:
- 2012-04-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1460-2229
- ISSN:
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0263-2136
- Source identifiers:
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487160
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- Language:
- English
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- Pubs id:
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pubs:487160
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- Local pid:
- pubs:487160
- Deposit date:
- 2014-10-20
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- 2012
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