Jostel's TSH index
Jostel's TSH Index
Jostel's TSH index (pronounced: Jost-el's T-S-H index), also known as TSHI, is a thyroid function test that is used to assess the status of the thyroid gland in patients with thyroid disease.
Etymology
The term "Jostel's TSH index" is named after Dr. G. Jostel, the endocrinologist who first proposed this method of assessing thyroid function in 2009.
Definition
Jostel's TSH index is calculated by dividing the serum thyrotropin (TSH) level by the upper limit of the normal range, then multiplying by 100. The result is a percentage that can be used to assess the severity of thyroid dysfunction.
Usage
Jostel's TSH index is primarily used in the management of patients with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. It can help to determine the severity of the disease and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
Related Terms
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
- Thyroxine (T4): The main hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Triiodothyronine (T3): A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that plays a key role in regulating the body's metabolism.
- Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
- Hyperthyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jostel's TSH index
- Wikipedia's article - Jostel's TSH index
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