Search results for "Menopause"
Route of HRT administration may affect stroke risk
PPIs get warning on fracture riskLiver injuries found in patients on orlistat
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/6.htm
8 Jun 2010
ASCO guidelines recommend aromatase inhibitors
MKSAP Quiz: Preoperative evaluation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/2.htm
20 Jul 2010
Improving systems of care theme of IHI's national conference
Improving systems of care theme of IHI's national conferenceGuidelines issued for preventing first strokes
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/1.htm
14 Dec 2010
When you look, but don't see the diagnosis
Gradual yet significant change in a woman's appearance, first noticed by a daughter she hadn't seen for a year, leads to the diagnosis of a common yet frequently missed ailment. Why hadn't those who'd seen the woman daily noticed anything? Intuitive vs. deliberative thought processes made all the difference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/mindful.htm
1 Jan 2011
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicates
Prognostic scores don't reliably predict early recurrence after minor stroke
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/4.htm
8 Feb 2011
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and exertional dyspnea
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicatesBevacizumab tied to higher rate of fatal adverse eventsASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Diagnosing amenorrhea
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-month history of secondary amenorrhea after stopping her oral contraceptive pill. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2011
Vulvovaginal disorders common but commonly misdiagnosed
Nearly one in eight women have chronic vaginal pain. Although there's a lack of regular training in internal medicine, the gold standards for diagnosis remain the history and physical, pH and saline wet mount, and a whiff test and biopsy (if indicated).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/vaginal.htm
1 Jun 2011
Soy isoflavone tablets don't prevent menopausal symptoms, bone loss
Daily supplementation with soy isoflavone tablets had no effect on menopausal symptoms or bone loss, a new study has indicated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/5.htm
16 Aug 2011
Annual mammography may result in many false positives
After 10 years of annual mammography, more than half of women will receive at least one false-positive screen, and 7% to 9% will receive a false-positive biopsy recommendation, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/1.htm
18 Oct 2011