Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome - CMAJ
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Box 1: Evidence used in this review. We drew on the international guideline on the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2023 and the hirsutism guideline published by the Endocrine …
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WEBSwitching from a 2-dose to a 1-dose program of gender-neutral routine vaccination against human papillomavirus in Canada: a mathematical modelling analysis. Mélanie Drolet, Jean-François Laprise, Éléonore Chamberland, Chantal Sauvageau, Sarah Wilson, Gillian H. Lim, Gina Ogilvie, Ashleigh Tuite and Marc Brisson.
Diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia …
WEBMar 14, 2022 · The orthostatic tachycardia must occur in the absence of classical orthostatic hypotension, but transient initial orthostatic hypotension10 does not preclude a diagnosis of POTS.5 The patient’s heart rate should rise by at least 30 beats/min (or ≥ 40 beats/min if patient is aged 12–19 yr) in at least 2 measurements taken at least 1 minute …
Rheumatology: 5. Diagnosis and management of inflammatory
WEBJun 27, 2000 · Useful laboratory tests for patients with recent onset inflammatory polyarthritis may include complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, rheumatoid factor test, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test, creatinine level and urinalysis.5 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is an inexpensive measure of disease activity in those …
Apolipoprotein B in cardiovascular risk assessment - CMAJ
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Apolipoprotein (apo) B measurement is a recommended alternative to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) The 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guideline on dyslipidemia recommends that physicians may use levels of either non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) or apo B instead of LDL-C for screening and …
A pragmatic approach to the management of menopause - CMAJ
WEBMay 15, 2023 · A pragmatic approach to the management of menopause. Menopausal symptoms can occur for as long as 10 years before the last menstrual period and are associated with substantial morbidity and negative impacts on quality of life. Menopausal hormone therapy is indicated as first-line treatment of vasomotor symptoms, and is a …
Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline | CMAJ
WEBAug 4, 2020 · Decreased food intake and increased physical activity lead to a negative energy balance and trigger a cascade of metabolic and neurohormonal adaptive mechanisms.25, 26 Therapies that target these alterations in neurohormonal mechanisms can become effective tools in the long-term management of obesity.27 Novel …
Postinfectious cough in adults - CMAJ
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Postinfectious cough affects 11%–25% of adults after a respiratory infection. Postinfectious cough is defined as a subacute cough, with symptoms lasting between 3 and 8 weeks. 1 The preceding infection triggers an inflammatory cascade, increasing bronchial sensitivity and mucus production, while reducing mucus clearance. 1.
WEBGuideline E1334 CMAJ | October 10, 2023 | Volume 195 | Issue 39 underevaluated and undertreated for the condition despite suffer-ing worse outcomes following fracture,3 highlighting the import- ance of providing guidance in males.
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WEBCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is a peer-reviewed general medical journal that publishes original research, commentaries, analyses and reviews, clinical practice updates and thought-provoking editorials.CMAJ has had substantial impact on health care and the practice of medicine in Canada and around the world. Its Editor-in-Chief is Dr. …