endocrinology Archives

Thyroid Eye Disease: Who’s at Risk and Who’s on Call

Mark Scott Brown, M.D. - 3/17/2021 - 0

Although thyroid eye disease (TED) is related to thyroid conditions, it requires different specialists to best treat the disorder.

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Osteoporosis: Do You Know Your Risk of Fragility Fractures?

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 2/11/2021 - 1

A fragility fracture may be the first obvious sign of osteoporosis. It should trigger an evaluation of bone health, including bone density.

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Early Testing for Osteoporosis Gives a Voice to a Silent Disease

Chad Deal, M.D. - 6/22/2020 - 3

Women may not know they have osteoporosis until they fracture a bone. Early testing for osteoporosis can help them get effective treatment to reduce risk.

What Happened When I Fell and Broke My Shoulder

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 5/25/2020 - 244

After I fell and broke my shoulder, I learned that there are many issues to consider besides the fall and fracture, including fear of falling.

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Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

David Adamson, M.D. - 3/1/2020 - 0

Polycystic ovary syndrome is common but unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed. Understanding PCOS and its consequences are essential to improving care.

Why Are So Many People Taking Their Chances with Osteoporosis?

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 9/23/2016 - 9

Despite being a physician, trained in endocrinology, and now pretty up-to-date on the treatment of osteoporosis, I just could not bring myself to tell my physician that I would take bisphosphonates. Why is that?

Drugs, Falls, & Fractures: Missed Opportunities in Osteoporosis

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 8/24/2016 - 2

Not only are we failing to reduce overall use of drugs associated with fractures, but only a fraction of people who are eligible for prescriptions for bone strengthening drugs are getting them.