Search results for "Menopause"
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
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
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
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
ASCO guidelines recommend aromatase inhibitors
MKSAP Quiz: Preoperative evaluation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/2.htm
20 Jul 2010
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
Incontinence in women a neglected but treatable problem
Incontinence affects one in four pre-menopausal women and nearly half of post-menopausal women. But it's treatable at any age, and treatment is associated with far less morbidity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/incontinence.htm
1 Jun 2010
Aspirin associated with decreased risk for breast cancer recurrence and death
Aspirin associated with decreased risk for breast cancer recurrence and deathClassifying diabetic nephropathy should improve clinical management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/23/1.htm
23 Feb 2010
Combination hormones for menopause don't reduce CHD risk
Combination hormones for menopause don't reduce CHD riskCVD risk higher in patients with migraines, study finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/1.htm
16 Feb 2010