Osteoporosis: Bisphosphonate

Concomitant use of alendronate in the elderly on prednisolone dramatically reduces hip-fracture risk over a short-term follow-up.
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MADRID – The drugs examined were ibandronate, alendronate, risedronate, etidronate, and clodronate.
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Oral bisphosphonate therapy reduces fracture risk in glucocorticoid users

Among patients treated with oral glucocorticoid therapy, alendronate and risedronate reduced the…
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Study highlights underlying mechanisms of fractures associated with osteoporosis drug

There is no disputing that the use of bisphosphonates – with brand names such as Fosamax, Boniva and Reclast – is proven to combat bone loss and fragility…
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How Do Bisphosphonates Cause Atypical Femoral Fractures?

With long-term use, bones become harder but also more shatter-prone
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A cohort of 183 postmenopausal women, who had either discontinued or continued bisphosphonates…
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How to use bisphosphonates safely and optimally

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