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An older woman was admitted with progressive shortness of breath and generalized weakness. The patient had a past medical history of hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), and hypercholesterolemia.
Daily activities and occupational identity may be affected profoundly in the first 12 months after a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), resulting in significant life changes.
A walking plus resistance training (WRT) intervention is more effective than walking for improving several body composition measures and glucose control in overweight and obese African American women.
Women aged 50 years and older who experience worsening pain with aging also are at higher risk for depression, obesity, and declining physical function, according to researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle.
More than half of women who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have fewer children than desired, according to a new study.
Areal bone mineral density is lower in women who have a history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In later life, these patients may be at risk for osteoporosis complications, including fragility fractures.
The first generic versions of Boniva (ibandronate) tablets, a once-monthly product for managing or preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, have received FDA approval. More »
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Archives of General Psychiatry, a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association, publishes original, peer-reviewed articles about psychiatry and related fields
that are prone to fracture ( osteoporosis) or other skeletal abnormalities. ... These resources address the diagnosis or management of homocystinuria and may include treatment providers.
Clinical Notes Eat to Live or Live to Eat. ... A 74-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer and cutaneous sarcoidosis was admitted after a fall from bed that resulted in a left hipfracture.
The neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) modulates executive functions, learning, and emotional processing, all of which are impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Our previous findings suggest a role for dopamine-related genes in families with only affected males.|The neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) modulates executive functions, learning, and emotional processing, all of which are impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Our previous findings suggest a role for dopa
Comprehensive and authoritative clinical information about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Physician Performance Goals Are Great, But Balance Is More Realistic Jennifer Frank, MD, May 15, 2012 Performance measurements for physicians are well-intentioned and get me to rethink how I practice. But in the end I won't make the goals, so I'll have to go with balance over perfection.
Designing the Perfect Business Card for Your Medical Practice C. Noel Henley, MD, May 11, 2012 Does your business card say anything substantive about the valuable work you do in your practice? Here’s how to re-design your next business card for maximum impact and engagement.
Registered Nurses an Ideal Fit for Primary Care Practices Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, RN, May 10, 2012 Here are four good reasons to hire a registered nurse for your primary care practice …maybe even instead of a medical assistant.
The Five Biggest Medical Practice Marketing Mistakes James Doulgeris, May 10, 2012 There are best practices to marketing your practice, but often, success is more about knowing what not to do. Here are the five most common pitfalls …and how to avoid them.
Can You Practice Medicine and Manage Your Practice? Rosemarie Nelson, May 9, 2012 Whether you practice alone, or in a group, if you're trying to see patients in this pay-for-volume environment and also run the business of your practice, you may be missing out on important opportunities.
(AUDIO) Harvard orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Katz discusses one of his recent studies that looked at risk factors for revision surgery after total hip replacement.
(AUDIO) That’s the question we put to Dr. Kenneth Saag. In the next few minutes, Dr. Saag will summarize the latest developments in osteoporosis therapy.