Subacute Thyroiditis-Still a Diagnostic Challenge: Data from an Observational Study.

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a relatively common cause of thyroid disease. However, only a few studies evaluating SAT have been published in recent years with varying diagnostic criteria. We evaluate the clinical presentation and long-term outcome of isotope scan-confirmed SAT.

[Shared residency training in internal medicine--a need for the 21st century].

The crisis that has enveloped internal medicine over the past decade has resulted in difficulties in attracting the best and brightest graduates to this specialization. Since an increasing number of graduates are female, there is often a conflict between raising a family and completing demanding postgraduate medical training. We suggest that serious consideration be given to part-time training in internal medicine in Israel.