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
When usual care is no care at all: A Canterbury tale of lives turned around
When usual care is no care at all: A Canterbury tale of lives turned around

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From Fiona Cassie: Hundreds of Kiwis are released from prison each year. We looked at cross-sector efforts in Christchurch to help more ex-prisoners get the healthcare they need when returning to the community
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