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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Endocrinology experts share their practical approaches for monitoring TSH levels and providing follow-up to hypothyroidism treatment.

Endocrinology experts discuss the clinical implications of off-target TSH levels and stress the importance of stabilizing these levels for hypothyroidism management.