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
Avoid perpetuating inequities when managing gout in the setting of COVID-19
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PRACTICE
Avoid perpetuating inequities when managing gout in the setting of COVID-19
Wednesday 22 April 2020, 01:00 AM
Avoiding kaimoana is culturally inappropriate to some people and may not be necessary if gout is well managed
PHARMACOTHERAPY
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in New Zealand, but medicines are available to manage and prevent it. This article presents the treatment options available and discusses how COVID-19 might affect prescribing decisions
Leanne Te Karu and Linda Bryant
There is debate and a lack of clear evidence around the use of prednisone (immunosuppression) and NSAIDs (impact on renal and cardiovascular disease)
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