Search results for "Fracture risk"
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
Early interventions overlooked in OA
Osteoarthritis has been somewhat neglected, according to a recently formed consortium that is advocating for more proactive diagnosis and intervention. Earlier screening and a less reactive approach might head off some of the worst of the difficulties and related treatment costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/osteoarthritis.htm
1 May 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for primary hyperparathyroidism
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a recent diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism after an elevated serum calcium level was incidentally detected on laboratory testing. Medical history is significant only for hypertension, and his only medication is ramipril. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2017
Guiding clinicians through GI diagnoses
ACP Internist wraps up highlights of Digestive Disease Week, including dyspepsia, weight loss and incontinence, as well as the latest about the risks of proton-pump inhibitors and antithrombotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/gastrowrap.htm
1 Sep 2009
DOACs associated with lower risk of fracture than warfarin in atrial fibrillation
Patients taking apixaban, dabigatran, or rivaroxaban had lower rates of hip and vertebral fractures than those taking warfarin, with no difference seen between the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/19/2.htm
19 May 2020
Patients and priorities in prostate cancer care
Prostate cancer requires men to work through a multitude of treatment options, and if the patient ends up settling on active surveillance, then the internist's role is even more important moving forward.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/patients-and-priorities-in-prostate-cancer-care.htm
1 Nov 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a new-patient visit
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated for a new-patient visit. Medical history is significant for an eating disorder. Although she has maintained a normal weight for the past 20 years, she notes that prior to that time her weight would fluctuate in a range correlating with BMIs of 17 to 19. Family history is significant for postmenopausal osteoporosis in her mother. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/27/3.htm
27 Mar 2018
ACR guideline recommends customized approach for prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
Recommendations include treating only with calcium and vitamin D in adults at low fracture risk, and adding an additional osteoporosis medication (oral bisphosphonate preferred) in adults at moderate to high fracture risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/2.htm
20 Jun 2017
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
Association between antidepressants and hip fracture in elderly patients may not be causal
Antidepressant users had more than twice as many hip fractures as nonusers, but this was true both in the year before and the year after starting antidepressant therapy, and the association was strongest immediately before antidepressant initiation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/1.htm
8 Jan 2019