Posted by: admin on: August 24, 2011
New internists are avoiding primary care assiduously. Internal medicine residency provides abundant options for its graduates. We can understand the forces driving subspecialty choice through simple observation over the years. Family medicine training provides a broad overview of medicine, pediatrics, ob-gyn, sports medicine, psychiatry, etc. Internal medicine training provides depth in adult medicine. While family medicine and internal medicine […]
Posted by: admin on: August 24, 2011
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterized by low bone density, impaired bone architecture, and compromised bone strength that predisposes people to increased fracture risk. Osteoporosis is a major health concern worldwide and for many Americans 50 years of age and older. The prevalence of osteoporosis rises dramatically with age. It has been estimated that the […]
Posted by: admin on: August 24, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public that injectable terbutaline should not be used in pregnant women for prevention or prolonged treatment (beyond 48-72 hours) of preterm labor in either the hospital or outpatient setting because of the potential for serious maternal heart problems and death. Terbutaline is approved to prevent […]