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Jump to: Abstract | Full Text | Plain Language Summary | Conclusions | References | Webinar | Online Course Plain Language Summary Understanding Thyroid Tests: A Patient’s Guide Click here to v
In this TI Best Evidence webinar, Dr. Anshula Ambasta will present practical approaches to thyroid testing for health professionals. Participants will learn how to recognize indications for different
Jump to: Abstract | Full Text | Plain Language Summary | Conclusions | References Plain Language Summary Questions and answers about COPD treatment What is COPD? COPD stands for chronic obstructive pu
The Therapeutics Initiative produced individual Portraits on the topic of ordering of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) tests for patients aged 18 years and older (2022). The Portraits were released o
Jump to: Abstract | Full Text | Plain Language Summary | Video | Conclusions | References Plain Language Summary Should antidepressants be prescribed to people with substance use issues? If someone ha
Jump to: Abstract | Full Text | Plain Language Summary | Infographic | Conclusions | References Plain Language Summary Safe diabetes treatment for older adults BOTTOM LINE: For most older adults (65 y