SUBJECT CONSULTANT REVIEW

Title of the article
Is subclinical thyroid dysfunction in the elderly associated with depression or cognitive dysfunction?
Authors
Roberts LM, Pattison H, Roalfe A, Franklyn J, Wilson S, Hobbs FD, Parle JV
Journal
Ann Intern Med. 2006 Oct 17;145(8):
Subject Consultant
F. Mallamaci
Score (1 to 3 stars)
**
Comments
In the elderly, after the confounding effects of comorbid conditions and use of medication were controlled for, subclinical thyroid dysfunction was not associated with depression, anxiety, or cognition.