How many times have you ordered a TSH/T4 on a hospitalized patient? If the test returns abnormal, it may have you wondering what to do – is further testing needed, or should you start the patient on levothyroxine? This Journal of Hospital Medicine article addresses the nuances of inpatient thyroid function testing. Key Points: Nonthyroidal
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Over the past few years, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations have expanded screening criteria for several types of cancer. In most of these cases, screenings are now recommended at an earlier age. These changes reflect new research as well as trends that show increasing rates of cancer in younger age groups. Here are