Latest Episodes for this Channel
Fri May 19 2006
In fond memory of one of my sweetest patients with fibromyalgia who recently passed away from a massive stroke. Listen to her explanation of how she c...
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In fond memory of one of my sweetest patients with fibromyalgia who recently passed away from a massive stroke. Listen to her explanation of how she coped with her rheumatic condition over the years.
In fond memory of one of my sweetest patients with fibromyalgia who recently passed away from a massive stroke. Listen to her explanation of how she coped with her rheumatic condition over the years.
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Thu May 11 2006
A patient fights her rheumatoid arthritis with prayer, family, and medication.
A patient fights her rheumatoid arthritis with prayer, family, and medication.
A patient fights her rheumatoid arthritis with prayer, family, and medication.
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Thu May 04 2006
A patient with lumbar disc disease and osteoarthritis of the knee shares some personal stories with Dr. Rutstein.
A patient with lumbar disc disease and osteoarthritis of the knee shares some personal stories with Dr. Rutstein.
A patient with lumbar disc disease and osteoarthritis of the knee shares some personal stories with Dr. Rutstein.
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Thu April 27 2006
The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women A report from the Women's Health Initiative has evaluated whether supplemental calcium and v...
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The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women A report from the Women's Health Initiative has evaluated whether supplemental calcium and vitamin D provide any significant benefit in
osteoporosis treatment. The study investigated whether the supplements provided any significant protection against future bone fractures. The study has a number of design flaws, which are pointed
out. These...
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The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women A report from the Women's Health Initiative has evaluated whether supplemental calcium and vitamin D provide any significant benefit in
osteoporosis treatment. The study investigated whether the supplements provided any significant protection against future bone fractures. The study has a number of design flaws, which are pointed
out. These include the fact that the control group was allowed to take calcium and vitamin D on their own along with hormonal therapy, bisphosphonates, and miacalcin. Scientists question whether the
vitamin D dose of 400 I.U.s per day used in this study is really sufficient for women. Compliance in taking the calcium carbonate and vitamin D prescribed in this study was associated with a
decreased rate of hip fracture, but unfortunately in those patients who failed to comply the benefits were not seen. The study re-emphasizes the need to be evaluated with bone mineral density
measurements (DEXA scan) to see if you are truly osteoporotic. Taking calcium and vitamin D does not substitute for a proper evaluation by your physician for the presence of osteoporosis. Calcium and
vitamin D are considered important background medications, but osteoporosis needs to be treated with more specific and stronger therapies including bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva), Forteo,
Miacalcin nasal spray, or Evista.
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Thu January 05 2006
Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutste...
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Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist
and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What is the current thinking on the role of estrogens in the development and
preven...
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Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist
and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What is the current thinking on the role of estrogens in the development and
prevention of osteoporosis? What about the use of the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) called Evista? How does it work? Is it beneficial in fracture prevention? Can it be combined with
other treatments? Are there any special side effects that should concern the patient? Is there a place for the use of the intra-nasal spray called Miacalcin in the treatment of osteoporosis? What are
side effects of using this medication? What is Forteo and how does it work? Which patients are particularly good candidates to receive this treatment? Why is Forteo limited to two years of treatment
only? What is Dr. Marwah's overall assessment of the current status of the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in the United States?
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