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Thyroid Function and Structure Are Affected in Childhood Obesity - Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism- Topic: Childhood Obesity News

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The aim of our study was to evaluate the involvement of the thyroid gland in a large group of obese children. In all subjects, serum free T 3 , free T 4 , TSH, antithyroid antibodies, and a thyroid ultrasound were assessed. TSH was higher in groups A and C compared with groups B and C, and controls ( P < 0. TSH and body mass index SD scores were significantly correlated in group C ( P < 0. Read Childhood Obesity

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