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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestExpert 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
Age, bone mineral density may predict 5-year fracture risk after stopping bisphosphonate
When postmenopausal women stop bisphosphonate therapy, their age and hip bone mineral density (BMD) can help predict the likelihood of fractures over the next 5 years, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/6.htm
13 May 2014
Post-hip fracture function improved with home exercise program
An at-home exercise program modestly improved function and mobility in hip fracture patients, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/5.htm
25 Feb 2014
ACP recommends conservative use of transfusions and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in patients with heart disease
Red blood cell transfusions should be restricted to cases of severe anemia in patients with heart disease, the American College of Physicians recommended in a clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/4.htm
10 Dec 2013
Long-term follow-up of WHI indicates menopausal hormone therapy not helpful for chronic disease prevention
Hormone therapy after menopause is not effective for chronic disease prevention, according to a new analysis of long-term follow-up data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/1.htm
8 Oct 2013
Repeat BMD screens unlikely to change osteoporosis management
Older patients who aren't being treated for osteoporosis may not benefit from frequent repetition of bone mineral density (BMD) testing, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/4.htm
1 Oct 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
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
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
Patients may overestimate benefits of screening programs, preventive medicines
Patients overestimated the risk reduction achieved with screening and preventive medications, and clinicians should keep that tendency in mind when discussing such issues with patients, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/5.htm
20 Nov 2012