[PUBMED Abstract] Ciccarese G, Dalmasso B, Bruno W, et al.: Clinical, pathological and dermoscopic phenotype of MITF p.E318K carrier cutaneous melanoma patients
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The practical take: A TSH at baseline is appropriate for most patients not primarily for the MTC question, but because undiagnosed hypothyroidism is common and significantly blunts weight loss response Calcitonin testing is not routinely recommended prior to GLP-1 initiation in most guidelines, but should be discussed for patients with any thyroid nodules, neck radiation history, or family history of thyroid cancer Disclose any thyroid history diagnosed or suspected to your prescribing clinician before starting For further reading on interpreting thyroid results: Thyroid Test Results Chart: What Your Numbers Mean Question 5: Should My Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase and Amylase) Be Tested
While that might not sound glamorous, its actually a stroke of biological geniusbecause the stomach is one of the most hostile environments in the body, constantly exposed to acids, bacteria, and inflammatory triggers
