Expert Perspectives on Factors Impacting TSH Values and the role of TSH Variability in Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism

Experts in endocrinology and thyroid function examine the factors impacting TSH values and the role of TSH variability in clinical outcomes in patients with primary hypothyroidism.

EP. 1: Prevalence of Primary Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

James Hennessey, MD, FACP, and Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD, discuss the prevalence of hypothyroidism and the role of thyroid hormone replacement therapy in managing the condition.

EP. 2: Prevalence of Subclinical vs Overt Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

Drs James Hennessey and Antonio Bianco examine the differences in prevalence between overt and subclinical hypothyroidism.

EP. 3: Importance of TSH Target Ranges in Hypothyroidism Management

January 23rd 2023

Experts in endocrinology comment on the importance of maintaining TSH levels in normal target ranges and highlight the prevalence of patients with hypothyroidism not maintaining these targets.

EP. 4: Key Data on Off Target TSH Levels in Patients with Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

James Hennessey, MD, FACP, provides an overview of clinical trial data for patients with hypothyroidism, highlighting the negative effect and poor health-related consequences of off target TSH levels.

EP. 5: Treatment Adherence and Compliance in Maintaining TSH Levels for Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

Experts in endocrinology review the impact of proper and consistent treatment adherence to maintain TSH levels and the role diet and dosing timing plays in managing hypothyroidism.

EP. 6: Impact of Age and Concomitant Drug Interactions on TSH Levels in Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

James Hennessey, MD, FACP, and Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD, discuss the role of age and concomitant drug interactions in maintaining optimal TSH levels for hypothyroidism management.

EP. 7: Key Takeaways for Optimizing TSH Levels in Elderly Patients With Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

Drs James Hennessey and Antonio Bianco talk about the optimization of levothyroxine in elderly patients with hypothyroidism.

EP. 8: Impact of Diet and Calorie Restriction on TSH Levels in Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

Drs James Hennessey and Antonio Bianco share their insights into the role that diet and calorie restriction can have on thyroid-stimulating hormone[TSH] levels for patients with hypothyroidism.

EP. 9: Levothyroxine Formulation Considerations in Hypothyroidism Management

January 23rd 2023

Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD, shares considerations for using consistent LT4 formulation and highlights the role of pharmacists in maintaining consistent LT4 prescriptions for patients with hypothyroidism.

EP. 10: Practical Considerations of Levothyroxine Administration for Hypothyroidism

January 23rd 2023

Experts in endocrinology share their insights into the clinical practicalities of the different types and formulations of levothyroxine treatment in patients with hypothyroidism.