Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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Review Meta Analysis
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF COST EFFICACY OF DRUGS FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS: A META-ANALYSIS.
To assess the cost efficacy of available regimens for therapy of osteoporosis as defined as the cost time's number need to treat to prevent one fracture. ⋯ ALN = alendronate; DEN = denosumab; IBN = ibandronate; NNT = number needed to treat; OR = odds ratio; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RIS = risedronate; RLN = raloxifene; TER = teriparatide; ZOL = zoledronate.
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Review Meta Analysis
FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES: MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO SECONDARY FRACTURE PREVENTION.
A well-recognized gap exists between evidence-based recommendations for post-fracture care and actual clinical practice, demonstrated by the high percentage of fragility fracture patients who are neither diagnosed nor treated for osteoporosis. Our purpose is to review fracture liaison service (FLS) models and to evaluate national and international experiences in secondary fracture prevention. ⋯ DXA = dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry FLS = fracture liaison service NCQA = National Committee of Quality Assurance NHS = National Health Service PCP = primary care physician PQRS = Physician Quality Reporting System QCDR = Qualified Clinical Data Registry.
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Meta Analysis
Insulin infusion protocols for critically ill patients: a highlight of differences and similarities.
To discuss the major differences and similarities among the currently published insulin infusion protocols (IIPs) for critically ill patients. ⋯ Clinicians should evaluate the type of patients in their critical care units, the mean baseline glucose levels, and the available resources to determine the most appropriate and practical IIP for their institution.