Search results for hip
Hormone therapy stirs debate 10 years after WHI
The Women's Health Initiative dramatically decreased hormone therapy for menopause, but 10 years later, the “knee-jerk” reaction has become more nuanced in how the regimen can be used.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/hormones.htm
1 Sep 2012
How to handle talking politics with patients
While physicians should not inflict their political opinions on patients, how this plays out in the exam room depends on the doctor.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2013
Expert gives advice on perioperative medication management
Much confusion remains about perioperative management of anticoagulants, even though the drugs have been available for several years. And they are only going to become more prevalent, an expert said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/perioperative.htm
1 Jun 2014
Internists play important role in diagnosing, treating MS
A round-up of this issue's articles on multiple sclerosis; conference coverage from Digestive Disease Week; our latest columns.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2009
Out and about: D.C.'s neighborhoods, exhibits and monuments
Things to do in DC while you're at Internal Medicine 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/nineteen.htm
1 Apr 2008
Top 10 medical myths, busted
Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019
Cancer, cardiovascular risks assessed at rheumatology meeting
A summary of approvals, recalls and a record number of deaths and serious injuries reported.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/rheum.htm
1 Jan 2009
Letters to the Editor
Readers submit their thoughts on bone mineral density testing and a better title for “internal medicine.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2012
Hip fractures among nursing home residents are associated with high mortality rates, functional decline
The frequently poor outcomes of nursing home residents who have a hip fracture were quantified by a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/2.htm
1 Jul 2014
Rheumatologists consider cancer, cardiovascular disease
Conference coverage addressing highlights: TNF-antagonists don't increase cancer risk, Patients with RA have about the same risk of developing cardiovascular disease as type 2 diabetics, and an association between arthritis and periodontal disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/rheumatology.htm
1 Feb 2009