Description
Feline Hyperthyroidism: Talking Points by Andrew Bodey. Drawing on his experience from having managed ~1,000 cases of feline hyperthyroidism using radio-iodine treatment, Andrew Bodey discusses:
challenges and vulnerabilities in making the diagnosis, reviewing diagnostic tests in detail
adverse effects of conventional medication
challenges of RIT
discusses the role of homeopathy in feline hyperthyroidism by discussing a placebo-controlled RCT published this month
case selection for RIT
Learning Objectives
Understand the limitations of laboratory data in diagnosing feline hyperthyroidism
An improved awareness of potential adverse effects of methimazole
An awareness of published claims of homeopathy in treating feline hyperthyroidism and the results of a prospective placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial using homeopathy
An improved awareness of appropriate case selection for radio-iodine treatment
An improved understanding of evidence-based medicine and its relevance to clinical practice.