Prolia now indicated for men with osteoporosisDrug now approved by Health Canada to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Heart failure tied to risk of osteoporotic fracturesFrequent chest X-rays of these patients present a perfect opportunity to check for fractures in spine, researcher notes Prophylactic antibiotics not necessary after clean soft tissue hand surgery Adding antibiotics to bone cement for knee replacement not needed Canadian study shows no difference in two-year revision rates Spinal wound infections show seasonal trends X-rays to assess knee pain wasteful in younger patients Study shows radiographs rarely affect clinical management Operative reports from hip replacements often incomplete Missing details pose problems when revision surgery is required; standardized, procedure-specific note guidelines may help Surgery mishap leads to discipline decision for B.C. MD Eliquis: third new oral anticoagulant in Canada It is the third new oral anticoagulant to reach the Canadian market, joining rivaroxaban and dabigatran etexilate. Practice Issues: Calcium intake and fracture risk Study investigates associations between long-term dietary intake of calcium and risk of fracture. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
