Search results for "Osteoporosis"
MKSAP Quiz: abnormal liver chemistry tests
A 25-year-old man is evaluated after being turned down as a blood donor because of abnormal liver chemistry tests. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, does not smoke, and drinks alcohol socially. The review of systems, physical exam, vital signs and BMI are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/3.htm
25 Sep 2012
Bisphosphonate therapy associated with fewer vertebral fractures in men
Two annual injections of zoledronic acid reduced risk of vertebral fracture among men with osteoporosis, according to a study supported by the drug's manufacturer.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/4.htm
6 Nov 2012
Taking a drink: what patients should know
Alcohol is associated with so many benefits and harms that it's hard to know where to start talking to patients about using it. One place might be alcohol misuse and abuse. Teach patients where they fall on the continuum of drinking behavior.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/alcohol.htm
1 Jan 2013
Searching for signs of eating disorders
Internists are often the first clinicians to see signs of an eating disorder, with the rapid or extreme changes in weight apparent both in person and from the history recorded in a patient's chart. But primary care clinicians may sometimes be afraid to ask about it because they are unsure how to handle what they might learn.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/eating.htm
1 Feb 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
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
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
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
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
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