Update in Endocrinology
Authors: Janet A. Schlechte
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2007)

Updates16 October 2007Update in EndocrinologyJanet A. Schlechte, MD*Janet A. Schlechte, MD*From the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-147-8-200710160-00009 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail This year's Update in Endocrinology includes various endocrine disorders that are frequently managed by practicing internists. The Table suggests some changes in clinical practice that may emerge from these studies.Table. Changes to Clinical Practice Emerging from Articles Important to Endocrinologists in 2006Thyroid Negro R, Formoso G, Mangieri T, et al. Levothyroxine treatment in euthyroid pregnant women with autoimmune thyroid disease: effects on obstetrical complications. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006;91:2587-91. 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Schlechte, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, 157 MRF, Iowa City, IA 52242; e-mail, [email protected]edu. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 16 October 2007Volume 147, Issue 8Page: 563-572KeywordsHyperthyroidismInsulinPregnancyTestosteroneThyroidThyroid-stimulating hormoneThyroxine ePublished: 16 October 2007 Issue Published: 16 October 2007 CopyrightCopyright © 2007 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF DownloadLoading ...