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Thyroid medication – Practical, relevant and important tips for GP

Expert/s: Prof Creswell Eastman AO

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In this episode:

There are four formulations of thyroxine available – understand the differences and the practical implications
How to initiate thyroxine in the elderly, the newly pregnant woman and an otherwise healthy young adult
How to monitor progress
Pregnant women taking thyroxine,
Excluding subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy is critical

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 43 mins

Guest: Prof Creswell Eastman, Endocrinologist; Clinical Professor of Medicine

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Last Updated: 25 May, 2022

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Thyroid medication – Practical, relevant and important tips for GP

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Last Updated: 25 May, 2022

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