Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism

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POTS is a chronic autonomic disorder characterized by excessive orthostatic tachycardia and multisystem symptoms that affects an estimated 0.1% to 1% of the US population. Author Satish Raj, MD, MSCI, of University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kr ...  Show more

Hypothyroidism is common. The prevalence of overt hypothyroidism in the general population ranges between 0.2 and 5%. And it can cause a range of complications - from heart to brain problems to problems during pregnancy. So it is important that we get the diagnosis and management ...  Show more

This episode covers hypothyroidism.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/endocrinology/hypothyroidism/ or in the endocrinology section of the 2nd edition of the Ze ...

Our thyroid gland plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. So when things go wrong with your thyroid gland, it can have systemic effects. Hypothyroidism is where the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. And the most common reas ...  Show more

This podcast features a discussion between Dr Kevin Barrett, a GP in Hertfordshire and Maralyn Druce, a Professor of Endocrine Medicine. Topics include: The diagnosis of autoimmune hypothyroidism and how to interpret borderline results When it is appropriate to screen for thyroid ...  Show more