Genetic analysis technique finds missing link between thyroid function and lipid profile

(Cactus Communications) Thyroid dysfunction is known to be connected with the development of cardiovascular diseases. While thyroid hormone-mimicking drugs help treat lipid-related diseases, the definitive causal association between thyroid function and serum lipid level remains unclear. Now, in a study published in Chinese Medical Journal, researchers from China have established the missing link between the two. The results of their genetic epidemiology based-study highlight the possibility of ...