Search results for "Hormone therapy"
PULMONOLOGY “Of all the patients that come here,we make ...
Is the patient pregnant or taking aform of estrogen such as oral contraceptivesor postmenopausal hormone therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/acpi-201303-pulmonology_t2.pdf
28 Feb 2013
PULMONOLOGY “Of all the patients that come here,we make ...
Is the patient pregnant or taking aform of estrogen such as oral contraceptivesor postmenopausal hormone therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/acpi-201303-pulmonology_t1.pdf
28 Feb 2013
Decision-making rules for diagnosing PE may save lives
Early detection of pulmonary embolism is critical, which puts the primary care internist on the front lines of preventing a patient's continual deterioration that culminates in death. Patients are as likely to present in the office with symptoms as they are at the emergency department.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/pulmonology.htm
1 Mar 2013
Contraception review offers solutions to a perennial problem
Half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, a figure on par with developing countries. Women often think they are not at risk of getting pregnant when they most certainly are.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/contraception.htm
1 Jun 2013
Updated guideline released on chemoprevention for breast cancer
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released a clinical practice guideline last week on pharmacologic interventions for reducing breast cancer risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/5.htm
16 Jul 2013
Avoidance of estrogen caused excess deaths in hysterectomized women
After publication of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), estrogen use declined significantly among women aged 50 to 59, likely resulting in avoidable deaths of those who had hysterectomies, a recent analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/30/5.htm
30 Jul 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
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2013
Docetaxel may prolong prostate cancer survival in patients with metastasis
Docetaxel added to the start of hormone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer may prolong survival compared to patients who received hormone therapy alone, according to early results from a trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/4.htm
17 Dec 2013
Early hormone therapy in menopause doesn't seem to affect atherosclerosis progression
Hormone therapy begun early in menopause improved some markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk but did not appear to affect atherosclerosis progression, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/5.htm
29 Jul 2014