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Project
New perspectives in the treatment of hyperthyroid cats with radioactive iodine (131I) and in the early detection of kidney failure, a major complication of treatment of hyperthyroidism
REcombinant human TSH is used in the treatment of hyperthyroid cats to stimulate thyroid uptake of 131I in order to potentialize treatment and allow a lower dosage of 131I to be used. Kideny function is evaluated through measurements of glomerular filtration ratio after treatment with 131I. Finally urinary markers are assessed as early predictors of renal damage.
Date:1 Jan 2007 → 31 Oct 2009
Keywords:kidney function, cat, hyperthyroidism, radio iodine
Disciplines:Palliative care and end-of-life care, Endocrinology and metabolic diseases, Laboratory medicine, Other clinical sciences, Other medical and health sciences, Regenerative medicine, Other health sciences, Other translational sciences, Animal biology, Other paramedical sciences, Other basic sciences, Nursing