Background: Hypothyroidism is one of the missed diagnosed diseases with high prevalence
rates in several geographical regions of Saudi Arabia. The current study aimed to assess the …

Background: Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder worldwide. The prevalence of
hypothyroidism depends on many factors, such as age, sex and geographical factors …

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is a major public health problem. However, its burden in
Saudi primary care has not been studied. Objectives: To find out the prevalence of …

Background: This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of
hypothyroidism and its neuropsychiatric clinical manifestations among the Saudi population …

Background: Without corrective action, patients suffering from hypothyroidism may exhibit
increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, dysrhythmias and fractures, and are also at risk of …

Background: This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of
hypothyroidism and its neuropsychiatric clinical manifestations among the Saudi population …

Background: Hypothyroid disorder is a major public health problem. There is a high rate of
thyroid disorders within the Saudi population. This study aimed to describe and evaluate the …

Background: Thyroid hormones play a pivotal role in the metabolism of human body.
Changes of the thyroid gland activity manifest in nearly all body systems. Appropriate …

Hypothyroidism is a common condition which is often managed in primary care. There is
considerable prevalence information on the condition in Europe and USA, however little is …

Background: Primary hypothyroidism is the deranged production and secretion of thyroid
hormones which results in impaired metabolic rate. Hypothyroidism is more common in …