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ArticleThyroid research2012

The thyroid gland and the process of aging; what is new?

Adam Gesing, Andrzej Lewiński, Małgorzata Karbownik-Lewińska

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Article in Thyroid research, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 51 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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51 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  15. Identification of crucial genes involved in thyroid cancer development.Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute · 2023
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  17. [Regional Differences in Thyroid Function Parameters: A Comparison of European Cohort Studies].Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)) · 2023
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3 authors.

Adam GesingDepartment of Oncological Endocrinology, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowski St,, No, 7/9, Lodz, 90-752, Poland. adges7@wp.pl.
Andrzej Lewiński
Małgorzata Karbownik-Lewińska

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The endocrine system and particular endocrine organs, including the thyroid, undergo important functional changes during aging. The prevalence of thyroid disorders increases with age and numerous morphological and physiological changes of the thyroid gland during the process of aging are well-known. It is to be stressed that the clinical course of thyroid diseases in the elderly differs essentially from that observed in younger individuals, because symptoms are more subtle and are often attributed to normal aging. Subclinical hypo- and hyperthyroidism, as well as thyroid neoplasms, require special attention in elderly subjects. Intriguingly, decreased thyroid function, as well as thyrotropin (TSH) levels - progressively shifting to higher values with age - may contribute to the increased lifespan.This short review focuses on recent findings concerning the alterations in thyroid function during aging, including these which may potentially lead to extended longevity, both in humans and animals.

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PMID23176389
PMCPMC3526560

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