Identify Patients at Risk for Fractures Due to Chronic Steroids

November 2018

Many patients on chronic corticosteroids aren't getting the therapy they need to prevent osteoporosis and fractures.

More than one in 10 patients using chronic steroids will have a fracture due to glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

Watch for patients on chronic steroids and help limit fracture risk.

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Table of Contents

Aspirin Think Twice About Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes Meds Evaluate Risks Before Prescribing a Flozin
Endocarditis Emphasize Adherence in Endocarditis Patients on Oral Antibiotics
Osteoporosis Identify Patients at Risk for Fractures Due to Chronic Steroids
Opioids Be Ready for New Strategies to Promote Safe Opioid Use
Men's Health Limit Risks When Using Long Antibiotic Courses for Prostatitis
E-Cigarettes Talk to Kids About the Harms of E-Cigs and Vaping
Pregnancy Monitor Thyroid Disease Closely During Pregnancy
Dermatology Compare Qbrexza to Other Treatments for Hyperhidrosis
Transdermal Patches Don't Jump to ZTlido Patches for Pain
Dermatology Compare Xepi (Ozenoxacin) to Other Topical Antibiotics for Impetigo
Practice Combat Counterfeit Meds
Communication Personalize Care for Millennial Patients