Thyroid Function and Cognition during Aging
Joint Authors
Bégin, M. E.
Langlois, M. F.
Cunnane, S. C.
Lorrain, Dominique
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-09-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We summarize here the studies examining the association between thyroid function and cognitive performance from an aging perspective.
The available data suggest that there may be a continuum in which cognitive dysfunction can result from increased or decreased concentrations of thyroid hormones.
Clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism as well as hyperthyroidism in middle-aged and elderly adults are both associated with decreased cognitive functioning, especially memory, visuospatial organization, attention, and reaction time.
Mild variations of thyroid function, even within normal limits, can have significant consequences for cognitive function in the elderly.
Different cognitive deficits possibly related to thyroid failure do not necessarily follow a consistent pattern, and L-thyroxine treatment may not always completely restore normal functioning in patients with hypothyroidism.
There is little or no consensus in the literature regarding how thyroid function is associated with cognitive performance in the elderly.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bégin, M. E.& Langlois, M. F.& Lorrain, Dominique& Cunnane, S. C.. 2008. Thyroid Function and Cognition during Aging. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bégin, M. E.…[et al.]. Thyroid Function and Cognition during Aging. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bégin, M. E.& Langlois, M. F.& Lorrain, Dominique& Cunnane, S. C.. Thyroid Function and Cognition during Aging. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474466