研究表明,在甲状腺正常水平的老年人中,甲状腺激素可能会导致骨折。 Study suggests levothyroxine may cause bone loss in older adults with normal thyroid levels.

最近在北美放射学会会议上提出的一项研究表明,甲状腺药物 -- -- 一种常见的甲状腺药物 -- -- 甲状腺素可能会在甲状腺正常水平的老年人中造成骨折。 A recent study presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting suggests that levothyroxine, a common thyroid drug, may cause bone loss in older adults with normal thyroid levels. 来自约翰·霍普金斯大学的研究人员对年龄在65岁或以上的81名学员进行了研究,发现6年以上的骨质和密度有所下降。 Researchers from Johns Hopkins University studied 81 participants aged 65 or older and found a decrease in bone mass and density over six years. 这引起了对老年人长期使用甲状腺素的潜在风险的关切。 This raises concerns about potential risks of long-term levothyroxine use in older adults.