Effects of levothyroxine therapy on bone and mineral metabolism in hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Thyroid hormone plays an important role in accumulating bone development and regulating bone metabolism. It is established that hypothyroidism is linked to increased risk of osteoporosis and fracture. However, the effects of levothyroxine (LT4) treatment on bone for hypothyroid p...

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Main Authors: Xiaotao Li, Taotao Zhang, Hongling Zhang, Shanshan Liu, Limin Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-024-01819-7
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