Osteoporosis: Low risk – Next screening
There is no universal recommendation for when to repeat BMD in low risk patients We agree with most guidelines suggest reevaluating fracture risk in 2-4 years, erring closer to two years with relatively higher fracture …
Osteoporosis – Low Risk: “Normal”
In the patient with no prior osteoporotic fracture, a preserved bone mineral density score (T > -1.0) with a low clinical risk factor score for fracture in 10 years (FRAX: <3% at hip and <20% …
Osteoporosis – Determine fracture risk
Determining fracture risk involves using both a bone mineral density scan (usually a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or DXA) and the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX).
Osteoporosis – History and Physical
While minimum screening involves getting a bone mineral density (BMD) scan and calculating a FRAX score to determine risk of fracture, a better risk evaluation can be performed by a focused/complete history and physical. For …
Osteoporosis – Screening
We recommend screening all women 65+ and all adults 50+ at increased risk of fractures and life expectancy >12 months. Risk factors include: Recent fracture history (past year), regardless of impact Increased fall risk (history …
Delirium – Antipsychotic Flowchart and Pharmacologic Management
Other pharmacologic agents commonly considered in delirium.