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
Wide-ranging nutritional issues affect those with Parkinson disease
Wide-ranging nutritional issues affect those with Parkinson disease

Dietitian Sarah MacAvoy discusses the symptoms of Parkinson disease that affect a person’s ability to maintain good nutrition and those that can be improved with dietary strategies. She also looks at how food and medications interact
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