Latest Articles
- What’s new in treating older adults?
Recent studies and trials regarding bone loss, dialysis outcomes, dementia, and other topics.
- Preventing clots: Don’t let the complex overshadow the simple
Although we often approach anticoagulation therapy with a confidence born of familiarity, it is not for the faint of heart.
- Approach to a low TSH level: Patience is a virtue
Confronted with a low TSH level, physicians should not jump to the conclusion that it is due to a hyperthyroid state.
- How to prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (August 2010)
Readers comment on preventing glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (August 2010) and on electronic medical records (July 2010).
- Should anticoagulation be resumed after intracerebral hemorrhage?
In selected patients, the potential benefit of resuming anticoagulation outweighs the considerable risk.
- How soon after hip fracture surgery should a patient start bisphosphonates?
Starting a bisphosphonate too soon after surgery could disrupt bone remodeling and delay fracture repair.
- Management of hyponatremia: Providing treatment and avoiding harm
Undercorrection of acute symptomatic hyponatremia can lead to serious neurologic injury, but so can overly rapid correction of chronic hyponatremia.
- Is there a doctor in your house? Home health care of the future
A modernized, efficient, effective home health care system would be a welcome improvement on the patchwork system we have had for the past 30 years.