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Screening and Risk Assessment for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Posted by: admin on: July 12, 2011
A direct comparison of the recommendations presented in the above guidelines for screening and risk assessment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women is provided in the tables below. Areas of Agreement Risk Assessment All of the groups recommend an assessment for risk factors associated with osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture. All adult patients ≥ age 50 (American […]
Skip the MRI for Low Back Pain
Posted by: admin on: June 23, 2011
Immediate imaging with X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs for patients with acute low back pain is not recommended for all patients, according to new guidelines by the American College of Physicians. Imaging tests are appropriate for people with low back pain that may be due to cancer, infection, nerve damage or pain that worsens despite […]
An Extra 5 Years of Life an Unexpected Benefit of Osteoporosis
Posted by: admin on: June 22, 2011
Osteoporosis in senior citizens means lifelong treatment .If treatment is being diligently taken there is a benefit of 5yrs of life. Here is a study. Team @CMHF
Glucocorticoid-Induced osteoporosis in men
Posted by: admin on: June 22, 2011
Osteoporosis and women have a long drawn association. While treating men with glucocorticoids little do we consider osteoporosis risk. A second thought on this side effect is a must, while treating a case of fracture or with on going steroid treatment in men. Team@CMHF
Adherence to treatment of primary osteoporosis and its association to fractures-the Swedish Adherence Register Analysis (SARA)
Posted by: admin on: June 19, 2011
Category: Orthopaedics Life long treatment for osteoporosis has not been adhered to amongst the Swedish population. Situation could be worse in India where poverty, illiteracy, myths and ignorance could add to the existing problem .It becomes the Family doctor’s job to educate & see that the patients take these medicines lifelong. Team@CMHF
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