Teriparatide forms new bone, increases bone mineral density and bone strength, and as a result reduces the chance of getting a fracture (broken bone). Teriparatide can be used by men or postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for having fractures.
âPointâofâcare testing (POCT) refers to any testing conducted outside a lab, in. a hospital, in a clinic or by a health care organization providing ambulatory. care. This includes testing performed at sites outside the traditional lab. dedicated to medical biology, near where care is delivered to the client. Pointâ.
Definition - What does Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) mean? Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a condition in which the menstrual cycle stops and the ovaries stop releasing eggs well before age 40. This can result in menstrual irregularity and infertility. Premature ovarian failure typically occurs as a result of chromosomal abnormalities, autoimmune disorders or cancer treatment.