作者: Debra Shabas , Herman Weinreb
DOI: 10.1089/15246090050020709
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摘要: The health maintenance of women with diverse disabilities and chronic disabling conditions has been neglected by medical professionals. Interest in their basic promotion eclipsed the narrowed focus on underlying conditions. We surveyed preventive practices 220 multiple sclerosis (MS). objectives this study were to evaluate adequacy healthcare delivery for MS explore detection, prevention, treatment osteoporosis high-risk population. Our survey revealed that 50% do not get regular checkups. Twenty-five percent have pelvic examinations, 11% had a Pap smear within 3-5 years. In over 40 years old, 52% yearly mammograms. Risk factors premature our sample included impaired mobility (53%), corticosteroid use (82%), vitamin D deficiency as result avoidance sunlight. Despite these risks, 85% never bone density testing, are taking calcium supplements, 71% D. Among postmenopausal sample, 81% 70% receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Only 1% resorption inhibitors. benefits cancer prevention screening should be stressed MS. Referrals facilitated neurologists dignified, knowledgeable examinations fully accessible facilities. Osteoporosis screening, protocols must part plan all