Polls Archives - Page 11 of 11

Spinal MRI shows osteoporotic compression of the T8 vertebral body in a man aged 72 years.

Use fracture risk to predict osteoporosis

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By Carl Sherman

April 5, 2011

Be sure to consult guidelines from the National Osteoporosis Foundation for advice on optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake and reducing fall risk.

In a modified radical mastectomy (shown here), the axillary lymph nodes are also removed

Features

Early-stage breast cancer treatment

By

Donna Kentley, MHP, PA-C

April 5, 2011

Given the complex nature of the disease, the ability to clearly explain the therapeutic options available to patients with breast cancer is invaluable.

Genu varum (bowlegs) is a classic presentation of children with rickets.

Features

Reversing vitamin D deficiency in infants

By

Julia Delcour, MSN, ARNP

April 4, 2011

With fortified formula being shunned in favor of breastfeeding, rickets is making a comeback. Supplementation is the surest means of prevention.

Polls

Use fracture risk to predict osteoporosis

Early-stage breast cancer treatment

Reversing vitamin D deficiency in infants

Vitamin E