Association between thyroid stimulating hormone levels and papillary thyroid cancer risk: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: High thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels may stimulate papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) cell proliferation; however, the relationship between TSH levels and PTC risk remains controversial. We aim to ascertain the association through a meta-analysis. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. After literature screening, the methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality methods. Cochran's Q and I ² tests were used to evaluate heterogeneity in the meta-analysis. Egger's test was applied to assess publication bias. A total of 12 eligible studies were included in this meta-analysis; all were of moderate and high methodological quality. The pooled results sug

SUBMITTER: Xu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10426723 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature