Subclinical hyperthyroidism: to treat or not to treat?

Subclinical hyperthyroidism: to treat or not to treat?

Subclinical hyperthyroidism may be defined as the presence of free thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine levels within the reference range and a reduced serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level. In this review the prevalence of low TSH in the population and health consequences of subclinical hyperthyroidism, for example, effects on heart and bone mass, are discussed. Guidelines for treatment are...

Subclinical thyroid disease: to treat or not to treat?

Subclinical Hypothyroidism: To Treat or Not to Treat?

Distress: to treat or not to treat?

In one of our research group meetings, we took an informal poll to find out who would prescribe a benzodiazepine to someone who was acutely grieving, felt anxious, was experiencing some insomnia, and wanted relief from distress. The younger among us mostly would prescribe while those of us who are grizzled would mostly refrain from doing so. Coincidentally, within the next week, one of my patie...

[Fever : to treat or not to treat ?]

Fever is routinely faced during medical practice. Although it is part of the immune response against pathogens, it is often seen as deleterious and a source of discomfort leading to the use of antipyretic drugs. However, few clinical data support this common practice. On the contrary, to date, results tilt in favor of the beneficial effect of fever, such as a better immune response and inhibiti...