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Advancements and challenges in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis research: a bibliometric analysis
Abstract
Aims: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most common autoimmune thyroid disorder and a leading cause of hypothyroidism worldwide. This bibliometric analysis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of HT research trends, key contributors, and emerging themes by evaluating 1.309 articles published between 2004 and 2023. The study seeks to identify gaps, highlight advancements, and offer insights to guide future research efforts.
Methods: Data were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database using the keyword "Hashimoto" and filtered by the "endocrinology metabolism" category. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer to visualize publication trends, keyword relationships, and collaboration networks. Citation metrics and publication outputs were analyzed to identify influential contributors and emerging research themes.
Results: The analysis revealed a steady growth in publications, peaking in 2021, with notable contributions from leading institutions and journals such as thyroid and Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dominant themes included autoimmune mechanisms, thyroid dysfunction, and the gut-thyroid axis. Emerging areas, such as microbiota-targeted interventions and personalized medicine, offer promising avenues for advancing HT research. However, regional disparities and conflicting findings in treatment strategies, including dietary interventions and supplementation, underscore the need for more robust studies.
Conclusion: HT research has achieved significant progress in understanding its pathogenesis and clinical management. Future efforts should focus on multidisciplinary, large-scale studies that integrate advanced technologies and address regional research gaps. By fostering global collaborations and embracing innovative approaches, the scientific community can improve patient outcomes and advance the field of HT research.

Keywords : Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, autoimmune thyroid disease, bibliometric analysis, thyroid dysfunction

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Article available in :
Volume 6, Issue 1, 2025
Page : 57-65
https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1613141
Article Information
Received : 04 Oca 2025
Accepted : 09 Şub 2025
Published : 14 Şub 2025
Corresponding Author :

Pınar Alarslan: Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İzmir, Turkiye

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Citation : Alarslan P. Advancements and challenges in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis research: a bibliometric analysis. J Med Palliat Care. 2025;6(1):57-65.

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