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Childhood Trauma And Chronic Disease, Breanna Urena
Childhood Trauma And Chronic Disease, Breanna Urena
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Treatment Of Hypothyroidism: Desiccated Thyroid Extract, Aimee Fong
Treatment Of Hypothyroidism: Desiccated Thyroid Extract, Aimee Fong
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The treatment of hypothyroidism with Levothyroxine (T4) has been well studied and FDA approved. However, many patients continue to have signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism while on Levothyroxine treatment despite reaching appropriate thyroid levels. An additional thyroid treatment known as desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) is made from dried pig thyroid glands and is advertised as a “natural” alternative to Levothyroxine. Despite lack of FDA approval and studies surrounding DTE, clinicians have prescribed DTE to patients, many of whom reported relief of their symptoms. The following poster highlights the approach to the treatment of hypothyroidism with Levothyroxine and DTE and outlines …