Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Psychiatric applications of thyroid tests.

I Extein, M S Gold

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Thyroid tests, including the TRH test, help psychiatrists diagnose thyroid issues and predict treatment outcomes. These tests identify patients who may benefit from thyroid hormone therapy or require specific antidepressant potentiation.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Mandibular condylar process remodeling in rats with different bite-altering devices.

    European cells & materials·2023
    Same author

    Consumer acceptability and validity of m-Health for the detection of adverse events following immunization - The Stimulated Telephone Assisted Rapid Safety Surveillance (STARSS) randomised control trial.

    Vaccine·2020
    Same author

    Efficacy of m-Health for the detection of adverse events following immunization - The stimulated telephone assisted rapid safety surveillance (STARSS) randomised control trial.

    Vaccine·2020
    Same author

    Recovery of brain structural abnormalities in morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery.

    International journal of obesity (2005)·2016
    Same author

    Inflammatory mediator-induced modulation of GABAA currents in human sensory neurons.

    Neuroscience·2015
    Same author

    Elevated IL-5 and IL-13 responses to egg proteins predate the introduction of egg in solid foods in infants with eczema.

    Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology·2015
    Same journal

    Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD Treatment Outcome in Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Prolonged Exposure.

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Psychiatrists and Medical Aid in Dying: Entering Uncharted Waters.

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Mind and Metabolism in Crisis: US Mortality Involving Obesity and Psychiatric Disorders-Trends, Disparities, and ARIMA Projections.

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Generative AI for the Clinical Psychopharmacologist: Is It Ready for Prime Time?

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Posttrauma Benzodiazepine Use and Subsequent PTSD: A Population-Wide Analysis Following Extreme Traumatic Exposure.

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    The Challenges of PTSD Prevention: Placing Benzodiazepine Use in Context.

    The Journal of clinical psychiatry·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Laboratory tests are crucial in medicine for augmenting clinical judgment.
    • Thyroid function tests provide valuable insights into potential primary thyroid disturbances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the utility of thyroid tests, particularly the TRH test, in psychiatric practice.
    • To explore the prognostic value and therapeutic implications of thyroid testing in mental health.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) stimulation test.
    • Analyzing thyroid test results in the context of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment.

    Main Results:

    • The TRH test offers prognostic significance when administered post-treatment.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Thyroid tests can identify specific patient subgroups, including those with depression or bipolar illness, who may require thyroid hormone intervention.

    • Conclusions:

    • Thyroid tests are valuable diagnostic and prognostic tools in psychiatry.
    • Identifying and treating hypothyroidism in patients with bipolar disorder may mitigate risks associated with rapid cycling.