Search results for "Osteoporosis"
Get rid of GERD without unneeded costs, tests
Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be diagnosed in the office, without the need for expensive tests such as endoscopy. Learn how to make the right diagnosis while avoiding confounding symptoms that might steer a patient toward the wrong specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/GERD.htm
1 Jun 2014
MKSAP Quiz: history of amenorrhea and galactorrhea
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-month history of amenorrhea and a 3-month history of galactorrhea. She takes no medication. Vital signs and visual field findings are normal. Bilateral galactorrhea is noted. Serum prolactin level is markedly elevated. MRI shows a 1.5-cm sellar mass with suprasellar extension that impinges on the optic chiasm. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2014
Updated guidelines released for management of HIV in primary care
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines last week on management of HIV in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/7.htm
19 Nov 2013
Repeat BMD screens unlikely to change osteoporosis management
Older patients who aren't being treated for osteoporosis may not benefit from frequent repetition of bone mineral density (BMD) testing, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/4.htm
1 Oct 2013
Diabetes debates defy easy resolution
An ever-changing knowledge base without clear consensus makes diabetes management especially challenging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2013
Childhood cancer survivors develop many chronic conditions
Adult survivors of childhood cancer have an extraordinarily high rate of chronic health problems, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/18/7.htm
18 Jun 2013
How to start and stop bisphosphonates
A new online tool and a few simple rules can inform internists how to start bisphosphonates and when to consider taking a drug holiday at the request of another physician, a dentist or even the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/bisphosphonates.htm
1 Jun 2013
CT scans ordered for other reasons may also detect osteoporosis
Computed tomography scans ordered for other reasons may be an acceptable method of detecting osteoporosis without exposing a patient to additional radiation, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/23/1.htm
23 Apr 2013
GERD guidelines establish diagnosis, management options
The American Gastroenterological Society issued guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/1.htm
12 Mar 2013
Task Force advises against vitamin D, calcium for primary prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against taking daily supplementation of 400 IU or less of vitamin D3 and 1,000 mg or less of calcium for the primary prevention of fractures in community-dwelling postmenopausal women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/1.htm
26 Feb 2013