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What is the target TSH level in thyroid hormone replacement for primary hypothyroidism?My goal is between 0.4 and 3.0, at the low end of the normal range.
Do patients with total joint replacements need antibiotics before dental work?Opinions vary, but I recommend an antibiotic for patients with prosthetic joints who have rheumatoid arthritis or other risk factors before dental procedures known to induce bleeding.
- An 18-year-old man with swelling in his left thumb
What is the cause of this patients symptoms? A self-test.
