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
Why and how transwomen are switching to funded oestrogen gel
Why and how transwomen are switching to funded oestrogen gel

With oestrogen gel now funded without restrictions, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains who would benefit from using it for feminisation and how switching from tablets or patches might occur
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