Bone Mineral Density Testing: One and Done - POEMs - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2021 - Rechecking bone mineral density (BMD) after three years does not add additional prognostic information. Serial BMD testing is not useful in estimating fracture risk and assessing the need for treatment because BMD does not change much within three years.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p311.html
Evidence to Avoid Overtesting and Overuse in Diabetes Mellitus and Other Diseases - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - What can physicians do to avoid overuse? Start by asking the right questions.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p583.html
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Is Not Ready for Widespread Adoption -...
Jun 1, 2020 - Although continuous glucose monitoring may benefit patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, there is limited evidence that it offers similar benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether they are taking insulin.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p646.html
IDx-DR for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening - Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to ...
Mar 1, 2020 - IDx-DR is a reliable screening tool used to diagnose diabetic retinopathy in the primary care office and may reduce barriers to screening and improve gaps in eye care for those with diabetes.
American Family Physician : Diagnostic Tests: What Physicians Need to Know
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p307.html
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