Why the study?
Does thyroid hormone medication improve refractory depression in women with occult thyroid dysfunction?
Population
15 women with refractory depression
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May support TSH screening in refractory depression; leaves open whether thyroid hormone improves outcomes in trials.
Does thyroid hormone medication improve refractory depression in women with occult thyroid dysfunction?
Assessment of metabolic rate and TSH may identify occult thyroid dysfunction in women with refractory depression who could benefit from thyroid hormone therapy.
Gewirtz et al. (1988) studied this question.
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