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Evaluation of Subclinical Hypothyroidism on Auditory Divided Attention Publisher



Khorasani F1 ; Rouhbakhsh N1 ; Geshani A1 ; Tehrani MRM2 ; Qorbani M3
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  1. 1. Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran

Source: Journal of Modern Rehabilitation Published:2019


Abstract

Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that can adversely affect cognitive performance. In this regard, patients with subclinical hypothyroidism may develop poor attention. However, the effects of this endocrine disorder on auditory attention is unclear. This study aims to evaluate the impact of subclinical hypothyroidism on auditory divided attention. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, case control study was performed on 30 adult patients, aged 20-40 years, who met the study inclusion criteria. Based on their Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level, the subjects were divided into two case groups (each with 15 patients) with a TSH level of 5
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