Search results for "Osteoporosis"
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
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during annual follow-up visit
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated during her annual follow-up visit. She has a 2-year history of left-sided ulcerative colitis. All immunizations are up to date, and depression and anxiety screening results are negative. What is the most appropriate health maintenance screening test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2023
Cardiovascular effects of vitamin D supplementation still uncertain, trial finds
Older adults who were randomized to vitamin D supplementation had a slightly lower rate of cardiovascular events, particularly myocardial infarction, but the overall difference from placebo was not significant, an Australian trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/4.htm
4 Jul 2023
Osteoporosis screening strategies shown to be generally equal, effective
Several strategies to screen postmenopausal women for osteoporosis are about equally effective, and screening from ages 55 to 80 years was cost-effective, concluded the authors of a modeling study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/2.htm
6 Dec 2011
Correcting medicine's use of race in clinical algorithms
Recent efforts have pushed institutions to reconsider the use of race not just in estimating kidney function, but in a variety of algorithms and scores.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/correcting-medicines-use-of-race-in-clinical-algorithms.htm
1 May 2021
Traumatic fractures associated with subsequent fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Data from the Women's Health Initiative suggest that either a high-trauma or low-trauma fracture warrants evaluation for osteoporosis and counseling about fracture risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/4.htm
15 Jun 2021
Subclinical hypothyroidism prompts personalized decisions
For diagnosing and managing subclinical hypothyroidism, clinical context such as age and symptoms matter, even in the face of an incomplete understanding of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/subclinical-hypothyroidism-prompts-personalized-decisions.htm
1 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Risks of gender dysphoria treatment
A 37-year-old transgender woman (genetic male, identifies as a female) requests feminizing hormone therapy. She was diagnosed with gender dysphoria by her psychiatrist in accordance with DSM-5 criteria. Following lab studies, what treatment risks should be reviewed with the patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2023
Task force issues draft osteoporosis screening recommendations, calls for public comment
Task force issues draft osteoporosis screening recommendations, calls for public commentGlucosamine ineffective for low back pain
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/13/1.htm
13 Jul 2010
Tracheostomy tube shortage; fire risk with diabetes device
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/tracheostomy-tube-shortage-fire-risk-with-diabetes-device.htm
1 Jan 2023