Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
Beyond FODMAPs: Alternative dietary solutions for chronic diarrhoea
Beyond FODMAPs: Alternative dietary solutions for chronic diarrhoea

Dietitian Leigh O’Brien emphasises the need to consider all possible causes of chronic diarrhoea when recommending a solution
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