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What is the title of the article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2001?
What is the title of the article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2001?
In which year was the article 'Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade' published?
In which year was the article 'Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade' published?
Who is the author of the article 'The importance of iodine in public health'?
Who is the author of the article 'The importance of iodine in public health'?
What is the title of the article published in the journal Thyroid in 2013?
What is the title of the article published in the journal Thyroid in 2013?
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When was the BMJ Best Practice topic last updated?
When was the BMJ Best Practice topic last updated?
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Who is the publisher of the BMJ Best Practice topic?
Who is the publisher of the BMJ Best Practice topic?
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What is the title of the article published in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology in 2018?
What is the title of the article published in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology in 2018?
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What is the volume number of the Journal of Nutrition in which the article 'Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade' was published?
What is the volume number of the Journal of Nutrition in which the article 'Global iodine status in 2011 and trends over the past decade' was published?
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What is the main complication of levothyroxine treatment?
What is the main complication of levothyroxine treatment?
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During pregnancy, how often should thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) be measured in patients?
During pregnancy, how often should thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) be measured in patients?
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By how much might the dose of levothyroxine need to be increased during the first trimester of pregnancy?
By how much might the dose of levothyroxine need to be increased during the first trimester of pregnancy?
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Which condition can increase levothyroxine requirements due to malabsorption?
Which condition can increase levothyroxine requirements due to malabsorption?
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What is a potential risk associated with over-replacement of thyroid hormone?
What is a potential risk associated with over-replacement of thyroid hormone?
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What syndrome is mentioned as increasing levothyroxine requirements?
What syndrome is mentioned as increasing levothyroxine requirements?
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What is levothyroxine used for?
What is levothyroxine used for?
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Which condition necessitates measurement of TSH every 4-6 weeks in patients on levothyroxine?
Which condition necessitates measurement of TSH every 4-6 weeks in patients on levothyroxine?
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What is a rare complication of untreated hypothyroidism in older patients with multiple co-morbidities?
What is a rare complication of untreated hypothyroidism in older patients with multiple co-morbidities?
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Which complication is most likely to occur due to non-adherence to treatment?
Which complication is most likely to occur due to non-adherence to treatment?
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Which of these complications is treated as a medical emergency and usually requires intensive care?
Which of these complications is treated as a medical emergency and usually requires intensive care?
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Which complication is noted to have a medium likelihood during pregnancy?
Which complication is noted to have a medium likelihood during pregnancy?
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Which complication is associated with high initial doses of levothyroxine in patients with coronary artery disease?
Which complication is associated with high initial doses of levothyroxine in patients with coronary artery disease?
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What long-term complication might result from over-treatment of hypothyroidism?
What long-term complication might result from over-treatment of hypothyroidism?
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Which of the following is associated with an increased risk of complications in pregnancy?
Which of the following is associated with an increased risk of complications in pregnancy?
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Which complication is most likely to be influenced by drug interactions?
Which complication is most likely to be influenced by drug interactions?
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What is the format for 4-digit numbers according to BMJ Best Practice Numeral Style?
What is the format for 4-digit numbers according to BMJ Best Practice Numeral Style?
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How should numbers of 5 or more digits be formatted?
How should numbers of 5 or more digits be formatted?
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What is the correct representation for numbers less than 1?
What is the correct representation for numbers less than 1?
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What is the formatting style for the number 1000?
What is the formatting style for the number 1000?
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Which organization’s guidance is this numeral style aligned with?
Which organization’s guidance is this numeral style aligned with?
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What is the correct phone number format for contacting BMJ support?
What is the correct phone number format for contacting BMJ support?
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Where can the most recent version of BMJ Best Practice topics be found?
Where can the most recent version of BMJ Best Practice topics be found?
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What is the last update date for the web version of the BMJ Best Practice topic mentioned?
What is the last update date for the web version of the BMJ Best Practice topic mentioned?
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What is recommended for patients aged over 65 years with primary hypothyroidism?
What is recommended for patients aged over 65 years with primary hypothyroidism?
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How often should levothyroxine be titrated in patients?
How often should levothyroxine be titrated in patients?
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What is the goal of treatment for primary hypothyroidism?
What is the goal of treatment for primary hypothyroidism?
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When should treatment for primary hypothyroidism commence?
When should treatment for primary hypothyroidism commence?
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Why should a lower starting dose of levothyroxine be used?
Why should a lower starting dose of levothyroxine be used?
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Which patient population is less tolerant of full replacement initial doses?
Which patient population is less tolerant of full replacement initial doses?
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What is necessary during the titration period of levothyroxine?
What is necessary during the titration period of levothyroxine?
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How long is the treatment for primary hypothyroidism generally administered?
How long is the treatment for primary hypothyroidism generally administered?
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