Clinical Report: Exploring the Relationship Between Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Coexisting Autoimmune Disorders
Background
Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is the most prevalent autoimmune thyroid disease, affecting approximately 3-5% of the global population. The condition is characterized by immune-mediated destruction of the thyroid gland and is often associated with other autoimmune disorders.
Data Highlights
Metric
Value
Publications Analyzed
2,201
Countries Involved
95
Institutions
2,561
Authors
10,355
Leading Country
United States
Most Productive Institution
University of Pisa
Top Journal
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Key Findings
The United States has the highest number of publications on AIT.
Alessandro Antonelli is the most prolific author in this field.
Five primary research areas were identified: immune dysregulation, comorbidity phenomena, immune disturbances, genetic susceptibility, and biomarkers.
High comorbidity rates exist between AIT and other autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians should be aware of the high prevalence of coexisting autoimmune disorders in patients with AIT.
Conclusion
This bibliometric analysis provides insights into the research trends surrounding autoimmune thyroiditis and its association with other autoimmune diseases.
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