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
Time to think winter…and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Time to think winter…and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The weather is getting cooler, so pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant says it’s time to start planning for the onslaught of winter ailments, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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