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Curbside Consults Podcast
Published June 13, 2019
There is a wide spectrum of disorders that affect the thyroid gland. Dr Hamnvik discusses the diagnostic testing of some of these common thyroid hormone disorders including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and the evidence behind their management.
Introduction to thyroid: 0.00
Overview of thyroid gland physiology: 1:48
Laboratory Testing: 8:37
Sick euthyroid syndrome: 10:58
Diagnostic tests for thyroid disorder: 15:07
Hypothyroidism: 18:44
Subclinical hypothyroidism: 21:12
Central Hypothyroidism: 28:43
Natural thyroid hormones 30:19
Hyperthyroidism: 36:52
Conclusion and Takeaways: 44:12
The Curbside Consults series complements the foundational information in NEJM R360 Rotation Prep by taking a deep dive into key clinical topics with expert clinicians and educators. These podcasts explore and critique the evidence behind clinical practice and break down statistical concepts for the busy clinical trainee.