Search results for "Osteoporosis"
Osteoporosis screening, treatment uncommon after stroke
Among 16,581 patients, 5.1% underwent poststroke bone mineral density testing and 15.5% received fracture prevention treatment within one year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/30/4.htm
30 Apr 2019
MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for multiple myeloma
A 62-year-old man diagnosed with multiple myeloma 3 weeks ago is found to have multiple lytic lesions in the spine and pelvis on follow-up examination. His vertebral height was maintained. He is receiving bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for myeloma. After physical examination and laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/30/3.htm
30 Apr 2019
Decision aids integral to shared decision making
When used properly and in the correct situation, decision aids save time and costs by better meeting patient needs and increasing adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/decision-aids-integral-to-shared-decision-making.htm
1 May 2019
Changes made to opioid prescribing information
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/changes-made-to-opioid-prescribing-information.htm
1 Jun 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 18-month history of knee pain
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for an 18-month history of increasingly severe knee pain with the inability to arise when seated on the floor. She does not have pain at rest or nocturnal pain. Following a physical exam and radiography, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/3.htm
11 Jun 2019
Osteoporosis associated with significant five-year risk of hip fracture in women 80 years and older
Women with osteoporosis had similar mortality risk, but much higher rates of hip fracture, compared to those without osteoporosis but with other risk factors for fracture.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/25/4.htm
25 Jun 2019
Bisphosphonates associated with lower fracture risk, not associated with mortality
Lower mortality rates linked to bisphosphonates in previous observational studies might be due to direct biological effects of treatment, authors of a recent meta-analysis noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/27/4.htm
27 Aug 2019
Warning for tofacitinib; generic pregabalin approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/warning-for-tofacitinib-generic-pregabalin-approved.htm
1 Sep 2019
Managing HIV with testing, prevention
Antiretroviral therapy has made an impact in treating HIV, but preexposure prophylaxis has created a huge opportunity in preventing infection, with internists poised to play a role.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/managing-hiv-with-testing-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2020
Catch Parkinson's early for better support
Comanaging patients with Parkinson's disease involves a back-and-forth relationship between the primary care physician and the neurologist over the course of a slow but progressive disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/04/catch-parkinsons-early-for-better-support.htm
1 Apr 2020