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

Diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction: present and future

L Bartalena1, P Vitti, A Pinchera

  • 1Istituto di Endocrinologia, University of Pisa, Tirrenia-Pisa, Italy.

Nuclear Medicine and Biology
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

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

The size of the community rather than its geographical location better defines the risk of iodine deficiency: results of an extensive survey in Southern Italy.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2013
Same author

Frequency of the GPR7 Tyr135Phe allelic variant in lean and obese subjects.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2013
Same author

The effect of voluntary iodine prophylaxis in a small rural community: the Pescopagano survey 15 years later.

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism·2013
Same author

Inverse relationship of food and alcohol intake to sleep measures in obesity.

Nutrition & diabetes·2013
Same author

In vivo assessment about the effects of a diet containing iodine-enriched foodstuffs. A pilot study in 30 volunteers.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2012
Same author

Foreword.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2012
Same journal

Enhanced pre-therapy dosimetry for SSTR PET: A head-to-head preclinical assessment of [<sup>89</sup>Zr]Zr-DFO-TOC and [<sup>89</sup>Zr]Zr-DFO-TATE.

Nuclear medicine and biology·2026
Same journal

Pharmacokinetics and dosimetry of radiolabeled FAP-targeting single-domain antibody 4AH29 in Göttingen minipigs.

Nuclear medicine and biology·2026
Same journal

Comparative intra-articular retention of [<sup>177</sup>Lu]Lu-MAA and <sup>90</sup>Y resin in a rat knee model.

Nuclear medicine and biology·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the tumour detection efficacy of [<sup>18</sup>F]Fluorthanatrace positron emission tomography in a metastatic lung cancer animal model.

Nuclear medicine and biology·2026
Same journal

Development of a pyrogallol-formaldehyde resin column for one-step pre-purification of <sup>68</sup>Ge/<sup>68</sup>Ga generator eluates: Enhanced [<sup>68</sup>Ga]Ga-DOTA-TATE radiolabeling yield by selective removal of tetravalent cationic impurities.

Nuclear medicine and biology·2026
Same journal

[<sup>68</sup>Ga]Ga-NOTA-ATH001 positron emission tomography as a general tool for non-invasive detection of platelet derived growth factor receptor beta in mesenchymal cells.

Nuclear medicine and biology·2026
See all related articles

This study reviews thyroid function tests, offering guidance for physicians to select the best diagnostic assays for thyroid disorders while considering cost-effectiveness and patient benefit.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical diagnostics

Background:

  • Thyroid disorders are common endocrine conditions, second only to diabetes mellitus.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on a variety of available thyroid function tests.
  • Physicians face challenges in selecting appropriate tests considering diagnostic standards and cost-benefit.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of key thyroid function tests.
  • To propose a strategic approach for diagnosing suspected thyroid dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on thyroid function tests.
  • Analysis of diagnostic utility and cost-effectiveness of various assays.
  • Development of a diagnostic algorithm for thyroid dysfunction.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Key thyroid function tests have distinct benefits and limitations.
  • A structured testing strategy can optimize diagnostic accuracy and resource allocation.
  • Appropriate test selection is crucial for effective management of thyroid disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Selecting the right thyroid function tests is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • A strategic approach balances diagnostic needs with economic considerations.
  • This paper aims to guide clinicians in navigating thyroid function testing.