Abstract Treatment with oral corticosteroids is known to decrease bone density but there are
few data on the attendant risk of fracture and on the reversibility of this risk after cessation of …

BACKGROUND: To critically review the classification, epidemiology, outcomes, diagnosis
and treatment of chronic venous disorders of the leg (CVDL), to issue evidence-based …

PURPOSE: Based on contemporary epidemiological and pathological characteristics of
prostate cancer we explain the rationale for and concerns about focal therapy for low risk …

Background Recently in France, primary pulmonary hypertension developed in a cluster of
patients exposed to derivatives of fenfluramine in appetite suppressants (anorexic agents) …

Objective. This study examined the effects of daily and cumulative oral corticosteroid doses
on the risk of fractures. Methods. Information was obtained from the General Practice …

Study Design. The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale is a 20-item self-administered
instrument designed to assess the level of functional disability in individuals with back pain …

Note: This report is a translation of the original Paris Task Force report, written in French and
entitled “Place de l'activité dans la prise en charge thérapeutique des rachialgies.” This …

Study Design. Population-based randomized clinical trial. Objectives. To develop and test a
model of management of subacute back pain, to prevent prolonged disability. Summary of …

Administration of oral corticosteroids is associated with the development of osteoporosis and
an increased risk of fractures. However, the size of the treated sub‐population who would …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop a practical and scientifically rigorous,
patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate quality of life and symptoms across the range …