Publications by authors named "A A Galich"
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- * A working group of experts from Argentina conducted systematic reviews, finding that many clinical trials did not specify BMD thresholds, while patients' T-scores mostly ranged from -1.6 to -2.0.
- * The expert panel agreed that a T-score of ≤-1.7 is the most suitable threshold for treatment in postmenopausal women and men over 50 on GC therapy, although other fracture risk factors should also be considered.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create a framework for healthcare professionals to effectively prevent and treat glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) in postmenopausal women and men aged 50 or older who are undergoing glucocorticoid therapy.
- The expert panel employed a structured approach (PICO) and used GRADE methodology for a systematic literature review, producing 17 recommendations and 8 general principles for evaluating and treating patients at risk of GIO.
- The guidelines emphasize the importance of monitoring bone health, managing lifestyle factors, and preventing fragility fractures, with the ultimate goal of maintaining or improving bone mineral density in affected patients.*
Context: Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (nPHPT) is defined by an inappropriately increased serum PTH with normal serum calcium. Information about the diagnostic yield of parathyroid SPECT/CT scan and ultrasonography in nHPPT is limited and not conclusive.
Purpose: To evaluate the positivity rate of Tc-Sestamibi SPECT/CT scan in nPHTP compared with classical hypercalcemic PHPT (cPHPT).
Context: Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disease and, as such, its natural history, long-term complications, and correct clinical management remain unclear.
Objective: To describe the natural history and clinical characteristics of the disease.
Design And Setting: To present a retrospective observational analysis from 7 specialized centers in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Background: Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and consequent loss of muscle function with aging. Currently, it is considered an independent risk factor for falls and fractures, disability, postoperative complications, and mortality. Rotator cuff tears are known to be influenced by systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis.
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