Search results for "hip fractures"
Hip fractures among nursing home residents are associated with high mortality rates, functional decline
The frequently poor outcomes of nursing home residents who have a hip fracture were quantified by a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/2.htm
1 Jul 2014
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/1.htm
16 Mar 2010
Vitamin D did not lower fracture risk in generally healthy patients, study finds
A new analysis of a large trial found no difference in total fractures, nonvertebral fractures, or hip fractures by whether men 50 years of age or older and women 55 years of age or older were randomized to vitamin D or placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/02/1.htm
2 Aug 2022
Association between antidepressants and hip fracture in elderly patients may not be causal
Antidepressant users had more than twice as many hip fractures as nonusers, but this was true both in the year before and the year after starting antidepressant therapy, and the association was strongest immediately before antidepressant initiation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/1.htm
8 Jan 2019
Conference offers advice on palliative care
Sessions at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's annual meeting addressed the need for treating hip fractures, the pros and cons of withholding treatment, and preserving opportunities for organ donation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/palliative.htm
1 May 2015
Guiding clinicians through GI diagnoses
ACP Internist wraps up highlights of Digestive Disease Week, including dyspepsia, weight loss and incontinence, as well as the latest about the risks of proton-pump inhibitors and antithrombotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/gastrowrap.htm
1 Sep 2009
Atypical femur fracture risk increases with longer bisphosphonate use, drops after discontinuation
Researchers studied women ages 50 years or older who took bisphosphonates and were enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California health care system.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/3.htm
25 Aug 2020
Osteoporosis associated with significant five-year risk of hip fracture in women 80 years and older
Women with osteoporosis had similar mortality risk, but much higher rates of hip fracture, compared to those without osteoporosis but with other risk factors for fracture.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/25/4.htm
25 Jun 2019
Antidepressants, antianxiety drugs frequently detected in plasma of older adults admitted for hip fracture, study finds
Of the patient population studied, nearly two-thirds had psychotropic or analgesic drugs or both detected in their blood.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/14/4.htm
14 Mar 2017
Act early to counter rise in osteoporosis
Recent studies indicate that late-life bone resiliency has been eroding, and newly released guidelines suggest diagnostic and treatment strategies to counteract that slide among women.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/osteoporosis-care.htm
1 Jan 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Pain on tip of nose and painful periorbital eruption
A 65-year-old woman is evaluated for a prodrome of pain on tip of the nose followed by a painful eruption involving the right periorbital tissue. On physical examination, all vital signs are normal. There are grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the tip of the nose and about the right eye. What is the most appropriate first step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/3.htm
1 Jul 2014
ACP recommends against screening pelvic exam, finds harms outweigh benefit
A new ACP guideline recommends against performing screening pelvic examinations in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adult women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/1.htm
1 Jul 2014
And the winner is …
ACP InternistWeekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/12.htm
25 Feb 2014
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/10.htm
11 Feb 2014
Vitamin D didn't increase BMD in healthy, nonelderly adults
Vitamin D supplementation doesn't improve bone mineral density (BMD) in healthy adults, a new systematic review and meta-analysis concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/2.htm
22 Oct 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
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
Guideline issued on managing osteoporosis in men
The Endocrine Society last week issued a clinical practice guideline on managing osteoporosis in men.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/4.htm
26 Jun 2012