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Comparison Of Pharmacologic Treatments For Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Kaitlyn Wirtz
Comparison Of Pharmacologic Treatments For Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Kaitlyn Wirtz
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
The prevalence of osteoporosis in the United States in adults > 50 years of age is “more than 10 million people overall and 33 million have low bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip” (DynaMed Plus, 2018).
To combat postmenopausal osteoporosis, two treatment options include bisphosphonates and the anti-receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa β ligand (RANKL) agent (denosumab).
The purpose of this scholarly project is to determine if there is a statistical significance regarding safety, efficacy, and preference between bisphosphonates and denosumab.
Three databases were searched: PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Topics researched included: …
Comparing Screening And Treatment Of Bacterial Vaginosis And Pregnancy Outcomes, Stephanie Severson
Comparing Screening And Treatment Of Bacterial Vaginosis And Pregnancy Outcomes, Stephanie Severson
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers
Despite evidence that bacterial vaginosis can lead to poor perinatal outcomes the consensus remains against a screening and treatment protocol for all pregnant women. Due to variability in a multitude of factors, a generalized recommendation is difficult to make. There are inconsistencies among stage of gestation that screening took place and treatment selection. The multiple variables in demographics also make providing best practice recommendations difficult. Lack of recommendations are largely due to harm of treatment in those who were misdiagnosed. The development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has the capability to reduce misdiagnosis. Newer studies have shown benefit of early …