Endocrinology
- Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: Insights for the clinician
Glucocorticoids cause significant bone loss, predominantly affecting trabecular bone, with consequent fragility fractures.
- Vertebral fractures after denosumab cessation
The patient had a 6-month history of lumbar and dorsal back pain, initially suspected to be facet arthrosis.
- Denosumab cessation
Bone loss is rapid if patients miss injections. Clinicians can take extra measures to ensure patients get appropriate treatment.
- Medical complications of anorexia nervosa
Many of these complications resolve with treatment and weight gain, but others can lead to permanent damage.
- Should metformin be used in every patient with type 2 diabetes?
Most patients should receive it, with exceptions. Nevertheless, it is underused.