Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Lilia Cárdenas-Ibarra

Biography

Dr. Lilia Cárdenas-Ibarra is a distinguished endocrinologist at the Endocrinology Service, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), and University Hospital Dr. José E. González in Monterrey, Mexico. She completed her medical degree at UANL, followed by specialized training in endocrinology, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders. Dr. Cárdenas-Ibarra's clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, and metabolic disorders. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care, emphasizing both the treatment of the underlying disease and the enhancement of the patient's quality of life. Her approach integrates the latest evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of the social and psychological factors affecting her patients. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Cárdenas-Ibarra is actively involved in educating future healthcare professionals at UANL, mentoring medical students and residents in the field of endocrinology. She also participates in ongoing research, contributing to advancements in the understanding and treatment of endocrine diseases.

Publications

• 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

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