Monitor Thyroid Disease Closely During Pregnancy

November 2018

Uncontrolled thyroid disease during pregnancy has risks...such as miscarriage, preterm birth, low birth weight, and cognitive defects.

Consider these tips to limit adverse fetal outcomes.

HYPOthyroidism. Pregnant women need higher levothyroxine doses...due to faster drug metabolism, T4 transfer to the baby, etc.

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Table of Contents

Aspirin Think Twice About Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes Meds Evaluate Risks Before Prescribing a Flozin
Endocarditis Emphasize Adherence in Endocarditis Patients on Oral Antibiotics
Osteoporosis Identify Patients at Risk for Fractures Due to Chronic Steroids
Opioids Be Ready for New Strategies to Promote Safe Opioid Use
Men's Health Limit Risks When Using Long Antibiotic Courses for Prostatitis
E-Cigarettes Talk to Kids About the Harms of E-Cigs and Vaping
Pregnancy Monitor Thyroid Disease Closely During Pregnancy
Dermatology Compare Qbrexza to Other Treatments for Hyperhidrosis
Transdermal Patches Don't Jump to ZTlido Patches for Pain
Dermatology Compare Xepi (Ozenoxacin) to Other Topical Antibiotics for Impetigo
Practice Combat Counterfeit Meds
Communication Personalize Care for Millennial Patients