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Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS) for Thyrotoxicosis

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<p>Predicts likelihood that biochemical thyrotoxicosis is thyroid storm.</p>

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The Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS) for Thyrotoxicosis determines likelihood of thyrotoxicosis independent of thyroid hormone levels.

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