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- The study examines how serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels relate to free thyroxine (T4) levels in older adults, specifically those aged 65 and above, highlighting that this relationship is more complex than previously believed.* -
- Researchers found that the relationship between TSH and T4 is not linear but follows a fourth-order polynomial pattern, indicating a need for more advanced modeling in thyroid research.* -
- Factors such as gender and smoking status were shown to influence the TSH and T4 relationship, suggesting that individual characteristics play a significant role in thyroid function.*
Article Abstract
The frequency distribution of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) shows a skewed pattern that may change with age. The set point of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis for an individual is thought to be genetically determined and has been described as a log-linear relationship of serum TSH to free thyroxine (T4); however, the validity of this hypothesis has yet to be established in older people. The aim of the study was to describe the relationship between serum TSH and free T4 in older people and define factors influencing this relationship. We conducted a cross-sectional, observational study of thyroid function in a community population of older subjects over 65 years of age. The relationship between serum TSH and free T4 was not linear as previously described, but is best described as a fourth-order polynomial. Both gender and smoking status affected the relationship. This suggests that more complex modelling is required when investigating the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis.
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