Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome - CMAJ
Jan 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 Society in 2018.1, 3, 7 We also searched articles in PubMed from 2018–2023 ...
Diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia …
Mar 14, 2022 · Diagnostic criteria for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Sustained heart rate increase of ≥ 30 beats/min (or ≥ 40 beats/min if patient is aged 12–19 yr) within 10 minutes of upright posture. Absence of significant orthostatic hypotension (magnitude of blood pressure drop ≥ 20/10 mm Hg).
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Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline | CMAJ
Aug 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 approaches to diagnose and assess obesity in clinical practice have been proposed.11 ...
Clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and …
Oct 10, 2023 · Background: In Canada, more than 2 million people live with osteoporosis, a disease that increases the risk for fractures, which result in excess mortality and morbidity, decreased quality of life and loss of autonomy. This guideline update is intended to assist Canadian health care professionals in the delivery of care to optimize skeletal health and prevent fractures in postmenopausal ...
Management of patients after coronary artery bypass grafting
May 10, 2021 · KEY POINTS About 15 000 people in Canada undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery each year.[1][1] According to the 2019 Canadian Institute for Health Information Cardiac Care Quality Indicators Report, 9.4% of these patients are urgently readmitted to hospital within 30 days of CABG
Management of acute diverticulitis - CMAJ
Sep 6, 2022 · Emergency department visits and hospital admissions for acute diverticulitis have increased. Emergency department visits for acute diverticulitis increased by 26.8% to 113.9 visits per 100 000 from 2006 to 2013 in the United States.1 Hospital admissions for diverticulitis increased 7.5% annually from 190 per 100 000 in 2008 to 310 per 100 000 in 2015 in Europe; the increase occurred ...
Monitoring blood pressure at home: guidance for Canadian …
Jul 12, 2021 · Measure blood pressure twice in the morning and twice in the evening for 7 consecutive days (28 readings total) For people with an existing diagnosis of hypertension and stable blood pressure averages, home monitoring can be completed using the 7-day approach every 3 months. 3 People with no history of hypertension can monitor their blood ...
An approach to treating older adults with chronic kidney disease
May 1, 2023 · Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults is a worldwide epidemic that affects nearly 40% of people aged 65 or older. 1 In the United States, CKD in people aged 65 years and older is more common (38%) than in all other age groups. 1 Over the last 4 decades, patients older than 75 years are the fastest-growing group to start dialysis. 1 In ...
A pragmatic approach to the management of menopause - CMAJ
May 15, 2023 · What is the prevalence and impact of menopausal symptoms? The median age of menopause is 51 years, which has remained consistent over the last century, despite a trend toward an earlier age of menarche.1, 2 “Symptoms of menopause often start during the perimenopausal period, even as early as 10 years before the last menstrual period.1, 3 Globally, 1.0%–3.7% of women experience premature ...