What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism? Are some persons at a higher risk of thyroid disorders than others? This week, the MIMS Learning editors discuss symptoms and risk factors for various thyroid disorders, the physiology of the thyroid gland, and how to interpret thyroid function tests. They also discuss NICE guidelines on management, as well as the latest consensus statement by the British Thyroid Association and the Society for Endocrinology on treatment for hypothyroidism. After listening to this module, healthcare professionals should be more aware of symptoms, risk factors, and management of thyroid disease.You can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.Useful linksMIMS Learning modules discussed in this episodeDiagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidismHyperthyroidism: diagnosis and managementLatest NICE guidelines on thyroid diseaseGenomic testing for thyroid cancerRegister to access contentRegister for a free MIMS Learning healthcare professional account

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