Abstract: In this paper we mention a new finding related to the correlation between serum cobalt concentration (SCC) and hyperthyroidism. For the purpose of research, patients (n=100) suffering from hyperthyroid were randomly selected to form an experimental group. The control group (n=50) was formed while keeping in mind the sex and age of the experimental group; the intent being, that there should be a cross-match between the control group and the patients so that their key characteristics would stay very much similar. We analyzed the blood samples of both groups for thyroxin (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and cobalt concentration in the serum. The results showed a significant difference in the serum cobalt concentration of the experimental group and the control group. The mean serum cobalt concentration in hyperthyroid patients who were at the later stage of disease was much lower as compared to the members of the control group (0.192 ± 0.114 ppm and 0.229 ± 0.089 ppm respectively). This clearly indicates that there is a direct relationship between hyperthyroidism and low concentration of cobalt in the blood stream. This concentration decreases as the length of the disease increases.
Keywords: vitamin B12, nuclear medicine, radioimmunoassay, trigger, hyperthyroidism.
Author: Nadeem Baig, Humayun Ijaz, Narjis Naz, Muhammad Sajid.
Title: Evaluation Of Serum Cobalt Concentration And Its Effects On Hyperthyroidism
International Journal of Life Sciences Research (IJLSR)
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