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Dementia
Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texas. Description of dementia types. Causes of dementia. Potential causes of dementia-like symptoms, one of which is thyroid disease.
Thyroid Disease in Late Life
2 - 4% of persons, over age 65, especially women, have thyroid problems that may not be diagnosed. The author says that a TSH test should be done every 2 years in all patients over the age of 50, and every year in old age. Thyroid Foundation of Canada, 1989.
Thyroid Disease in Late Life
The symptoms of a thyroid disorder in an elderly person is often different from those in a younger person. Thyroid Foundation of Canada,1996.
Thyroid Screening Urged For Older Women
HealthCentral - News.