Thyroid Test: Seasonal Variation May Lead to Overprescribing

Seasonal differences in one of the hormones used to test thyroid function, thyroid stimulating hormone, could in turn lead to overprescribing of thyroxine for hypothyroidism, says lab scientist.
Medscape Medical News

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