Thyroid function has long been implicated as a factor that influences bone function. More particularly, hyperthyroidism for example is associated with osteoporosis. Normal thyroid function has not previously been tested as a correlate of a continuous measure, namely bone ultrasound attenuation. The purpose of the research part of this work was to investigate whether a continuous correlation between thyroid function (the whole spectrum) and bone health exists, in the general population. Data from EPIC study (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) were analysed. The...
Thyroid function has long been implicated as a factor that influences bone function. More particularly, hyperthyroidism for example is associated wi...
