Updates in Hyperthyroidism

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Podcast: Updates in Hyperthyroidism Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat60 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will discuss the diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism in pediatric and adult patients. In that the clinical presentation of hyperthyroidism symptoms varies among adult and pediatric patients, it is important for providers to be aware of the latest diagnostic guidelines and latest updates in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:

1. Define hyperthyroidism and causes of hyperthyroidism.
2. Discuss symptoms and the latest diagnostic guidelines for hyperthyroidism in the adult and pediatric patient.
3. Review the clinical components of a thyroid storm.
4. Describe the management options for hyperthyroidism.

Moderator Mona Lisa Tailor, M.D. Internal Medicine Norton Community Medical Associates - Barrett Louisville, Kentucky Speaker Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.S. Adult and Pediatric Endocrinologist Norton Community Healthcare Associates - Endocrinology Norton Children’s Endocrinology Louisville, Kentucky Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for .5 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at [phone] or [e-mail]. Resources Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS) https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3816/burch-wartofsky-point-scale-bwps-thyrotoxicosis Clinical Review and Update on the Management of Thyroid Storm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36118802/ Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of Original Release |Dec 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | Dec 2026 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; [phone] or [e-mail]