Can we predict relapse in Graves’ disease? Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Identification of pretreatment risk factors predicting relapse in patients with hyperthyroidism of Graves’ disease after stopping anti-thyroid drugs (ATD) is decisive to guide therapeutic options. Purpose We performed a systematic search and meta-analysis to study predictors for relapse after stopping ATD in patients with Graves’ disease. Methods Based on a pre-specified protocol, we searched PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane in July 2015...