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
Can a building make you sick? Indoor air quality a key factor
Can a building make you sick? Indoor air quality a key factor

Occupational health expert David McBride looks at the situation in which people experience various non-specific symptoms that appear linked to time spent in a building
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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