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Kidney Failure
Researchers from University of Thessaly, Medical Department report details of new studies and findings in the area of kidney failure
July 6th, 2009
According to a study from Larisa, Greece, "Thyroid hormones affect the function of almost every body organ, and thyroid dysfunction produces a wide range of metabolic disturbances. Severe hypothyroidism is associated with significant effects on the kidney." "The pathophysiology is thought to be multifactorial, while the exact mechanism remains unclear. Hypothyroidism as a cause of renal impairment is usually overlooked, leading to unnecessary diagnostic procedures," wrote V. Liakopoulos and colleagues, University of Thessaly, Medical Department. The researchers concluded: "We describe two patients with acute renal failure due to severe hypothyroidism...
Source: Gastroenterology Week (2009-07-06)
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