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A screening test for thyroid function

E Goodman

    Australian Family Physician
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The Achilles tendon reflex half relaxation time (ART) is a useful diagnostic tool for thyroid disorders. This study validated ART against standard thyroid function tests in over 2000 patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Diagnostics
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • The Achilles tendon reflex half relaxation time (ART) is a widely used clinical measurement.
    • It has been employed for diagnosing thyroid gland malfunctions and monitoring treatment progress.
    • Previous studies have explored various ART measurement methods globally.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the clinical utility of ART measurement.
    • To compare ART with established laboratory thyroid function tests.
    • To assess physician perceptions of ART's usefulness.

    Main Methods:

    • ART was measured in 2064 patients using the SMI Reflexometer.
    • ART results were compared with laboratory tests: T3 resin uptake, T4 total thyroxine iodine, and Free Thyroxine Index (FTI).

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  • A survey of referring physicians assessed the clinical usefulness of ART and other tests.

    • Main Results:

    • The study established a correlation between ART and standard thyroid function tests.
    • ART measurement demonstrated diagnostic value in assessing thyroid status.
    • Physician feedback indicated the clinical relevance of ART in patient management.

    Conclusions:

    • Achilles tendon reflex half relaxation time measurement is a valuable, non-invasive tool for thyroid function assessment.
    • ART provides a practical alternative or adjunct to laboratory-based thyroid testing.
    • Clinical experience supports the integration of ART into routine thyroid disorder evaluation.