Thyroid hormones are necessary for the normal functioning of physiological systems.
Therefore, knowledge of any factor (whether genetic, environmental or intrinsic) that alters …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and thyroid dysfunction are common in clinical practice. The
objectives of this review are to discuss some proposed mechanisms by which thyroid …

Obesity is associated with several metabolic and endocrine disorders; and changes in
plasma concentrations, secretion patterns, and clearance of various hormones are observed …

Background Due to the increasing worldwide prevalence of obesity, it is essential to
determine the prevalence of obesity-related thyroid dysfunctions. The purpose of this study …

Background and Objectives: The thyroid is a key endocrine gland for the regulation of
metabolic processes. A body composition analysis (BCA) is a valuable complement to the …

Thyroid disease and the metabolic syndrome : Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and
Obesity Thyroid disease and the metabolic syndrome : Current Opinion in Endocrinology …

The contribution of thyroidal status in insulin signaling and glucose homeostasis has been
implicated as a potential pathophysiological factor in humans, but the specific mechanisms …

Purpose A multifold association relates the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis to body
weight. The potential underlying mechanisms are incompletely understood. Further, the mild …

Currently, thyroid hormone status is predominantly determined by the measurement of
serum thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine. Although it is assumed that serum …

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of various metabolic parameters, which include diabetes,
low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, abdominal obesity, and …