Research Progress of Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome in Sepsis

Non-thyroidal illness syndrome(NTIS)is commonly observed in critically ill patients.Sepsis is one of the leading causes of mortality among patients in intensive care units,where the incidence of NTIS is higher than that in general wards.Recently,increasing attention has been paid to thyroid metabolic abnormalities in sepsis patients.This article reviews the pathogenesis and clinical significance of NTIS in sepsis,aiming to offer evidence-based medical insights for future research directions for clinicians.