Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Jesús Z. Villarreal-Pérez
Mexico
Dr. Jesús Z. Villarreal-Pérez is a respected endocrinologist based at the Endocrinology Service, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), and University Hospital Dr. José E. González in Monterrey, Mexico. He completed his medical degree at UANL and subsequently specialized in endocrinology, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of endocrine disorders. Dr. Villarreal-Pérez’s clinical expertise includes the management of conditions such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, adrenal disorders, and metabolic syndrome. He takes a comprehensive approach to care, emphasizing patient education and individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Villarreal-Pérez is an active educator at UANL, mentoring medical students and residents in the field of endocrinology. He is committed to advancing medical education and the quality of care provided to patients with endocrine disorders.
Research Article
Physical Performance in Elderly Outpatients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism Compared with Euthyroid Counterparts
Author(s): Abraham A. Vázquez-García, Lilia Cárdenas- Ibarra, Jesús Z. Villarreal-Pérez, Sandra Meza, Daniel Gamez, Jorge Platt, Guillermo Guajardo-Álvarez, David Saucedo and Francisco Torres-Pérez Abraham A. Vázquez-García, Lilia Cárdenas- Ibarra, Jesús Z. Villarreal-Pérez, Sandra Meza, Daniel Gamez, Jorge Platt, Guillermo Guajardo-Álvarez, David Saucedo and Francisco Torres-Pérez
Background: There continues to be controversy on the clinical relevance of elderly mild subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), defined as a TSH elevation (4.0-9.99 μIU/L) with normal free thyroxin levels.
Objective: To compare physical performance (PP) in elderly individuals with a TSH level above normal range versus normal counterparts. Design: Case-control study of ambulatory patients enrolled between January 2009 and December 2010. Setting: Outpatient geriatric service.
Participants: Elderly individuals 65-84 years old (y/o) with SH and without conditions known to affect physical mobility.
Measurements: The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) was performed. The statistical analysis used the Mantel-Haenszel odds ratio (M-H-OR) method and Student’s t test with an alpha of 0.05. Resu.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000212