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
Stout, pilsner or IPA: A craft beer review of urine colour
Stout, pilsner or IPA: A craft beer review of urine colour

In a busy urinalysis lab, the process of dealing with urine colours is sometimes made easier when they are compared to varieties of beer, which cover many of the normal and abnormal colours
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