2015/03/23 by Michael Lefevre, on behalf of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force* · 1 citation
Medicine · Health Professions · #Thyroid Disorders and Treatments #Obesity and Health Practices #Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
paper · doi:10.7326/m15-0483
openalex publication_date 2015/03/23 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/05
DESCRIPTION: Update of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for thyroid disease. METHODS: The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for subclinical and "overt" thyroid dysfunction without clinically obvious symptoms, as well as the effects of treatment on intermediate and final health outcomes. POPULATION: This recommendation applies to nonpregnant, asymptomatic adults. RECOMMENDATION: The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for thyroid dysfunction in nonpregnant, asymptomatic adults. (I statement).