In this study, ALN 70 mg OW produced a 50% greater reduction in bone resorption as measured by urine NTx and significantly greater increases in lumbar spine and hip BMD than did RIS 5 mg daily. The treatments had similar safety profiles and were generally well-tolerated. Additional studies are needed comparing OW ALN with OW RIS, which became available after the commencement of the present study.
RESULTS: There were 656 surveys sent with a 23% response rate. The mean knowledge score was 7.08, out of a maximum of 14. Respondents from ob/gyn had a higher mean knowledge score than emergency medicine (mean 7.5 vs 6.2, P5.005). Ulipristal acetate was not recognized by 39% of ob/gyns, 86% of EM physicians, and 47% of other physicians as an effective method of EC. Respondents who reported greater confidence with EC had higher mean knowledge scores (P5.03). Only 63% of ob/gyns reported ever having discussed EC with their patients.CONCLUSION: Physician knowledge of EC is limited across multiple specialties. Increasing physician education about EC may improve patient counseling and promote uptake.
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