Search results for "Menopause"
Aspects of pregnancy, menstruation associated with higher CVD risk in later life
Results agreed with some, but not all, previous studies that reported that early menarche was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/4.htm
23 Jan 2018
BiPAP machines, masks recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/bipap-machines-masks-recalled.htm
1 Nov 2022
Why to screen for anxiety
Anxiety can fly under the radar when combined with other conditions and symptoms that may be more immediately recognizable, such as stomach problems or migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/why-to-screen-for-anxiety.htm
1 Mar 2021
Guideline recommends pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high fracture risk
Bisphosphonates are recommended for initial treatment, although ibandronate is not recommended for reducing nonvertebral or hip fracture risk, the clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/02/4.htm
2 Apr 2019
Details on recently authorized COVID-19 vaccine
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/details-on-recently-authorized-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Sep 2022
Success with STIs causes complacency
Progress made in combating HIV has caused people to feel a greater sense of security around sex and less worry about bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/04/success-with-stis-causes-complacency.htm
1 Apr 2020
New guidance issued on breast cancer screening, hormone therapy
Among other recommendations, screening mammography should be offered to women at average risk of breast cancer starting at age 40 years, and a shared decision-making process should be used to decide about the age to begin mammography screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/27/1.htm
27 Jun 2017
Making more sense of breast density
Internists are constantly pressed for time during visits, so when discussing breast density, a couple of quick talking points can help alleviate anxiety.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/making-more-sense-of-breast-density.htm
1 Jun 2020
Take time to discuss women's sexual health
A women's sexual health equates to her overall health, and internists should ask about it and refer for it when needed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/take-time-to-discuss-womens-sexual-health.htm
1 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up on an incidental pituitary adenoma
A 64-year-old woman is seen for follow-up evaluation. Two weeks ago, she was in a car accident, and an incidental pituitary adenoma was found on a cervical spine CT scan. She has no residual injuries from the car accident. Following a physical exam and laboratory studies, a pituitary MRI shows a 7-mm adenoma in the anterior sella. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/3.htm
2 Aug 2016