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Yesterday | Ledger Dispatch

Dr. Donohue: When Is It Ok To Stop Osteoporosis Drug?

Q: I am very worried about being taken off Fosamax. I have osteoporosis and have taken Fosamax for 11 years.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

Monday | Jerusalem Post

Sticks & Stones and osteoporosis

If teenagers could see the future and observe the state of their own bones half a century ahead, they might be inspired to prevent osteoporosis with lifestyle and dietary changes to avoid disability and premature death.

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Related Topix: Osteoporosis, Medicine, University of South Florida, World News, South Africa, Medication

Sun Nov 08, 2009

SouthCoastToday

Bone drug isn't needed for life

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am very worried about being taken off Fosamax. I have osteoporosis and have taken Fosamax for 11 years.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

NursingCenter

Teriparatide May Help Treat Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis

Drug found better than alendronate at increasing bone mineral density and preventing fractures By A. Agrawal, PhD THURSDAY, Nov.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Osteoporosis, Health, Arthritis, University of Alabama

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Rehab Management

Teriparatide reduces steroid-induced fractures

The bone anabolic drug teriparatide is more effective than alendronate at increasing bone mineral density and preventing vertebral fractures in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, new research indicates.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, University of Alabama

Sun Nov 01, 2009

OBG Management

Osteoporosis

New data enhance our understanding of the effects of some contraceptives and key SERMs on the skeletal health of users ACOG: Given the efficacy of DMPA, the drug may be a good option in some populations, despite its effects on bone density New vertebral fractures occurred at a rate of 2.3% among women taking denosumab, versus 7.2% among those ...

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Related Topix: Osteoporosis, Medicine, Medication, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Science Blog

Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis

A recent study determined glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is now treatable with Teriparatide, a synthetic form of the human parathyroid hormone.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Osteoporosis, Health, Arthritis, Inflammation, Crohn's Disease, Asthma

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Drkoop.com

treating osteoporosis with evista versus fosamax

My mother ,71 years old, has been use Steroid drug for serious Asthma for many years.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Evista, Raloxifene (generic), Medication, Osteoporosis, Health, Back Pain

Sat Oct 10, 2009

The StarPhoenix

Bone drug could cause heart problems

Women who take a popular drug for osteoporosis appear to be at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disturbance that increases the risk of stroke.

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Related Topix: Osteoporosis, Medicine, Health, Medication, University of Washington

Wed Oct 07, 2009

NewsTarget.com

Green Tea could Naturally Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis, Scientists Say

According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases , the bone thinning condition known as osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans, 68 percent of whom are women.

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Related Topix: Osteoporosis, Medicine, Medication, Agriculture, Science, Chemistry, Women's Health

Great Falls Tribune

Bone health throughout life: It's not just about calcium

What do you think about when you think of bone health? Perhaps calcium, milk, Fosamax or Boniva? You may know that resistant type exercises help to keep your bones healthy.

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Related Topix: Medication, Naturopathy, Osteoporosis, Back Pain

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Space and Astronautics News

10/04/09: International Space Station On-Orbit Status Report.

Sunday - " light-duty day. Ahead: Week 19 of Increment 20. Oct 2: The Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer; Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suraev, Soyuz commander and flight engineer; and spaceflight participant Guy Laliberte.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, NASA, Medicine, Medication

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Scoop

New medicines, savings result from agreement

Thursday, 1 October 2009, 1:15 pm Press Release: PHARMAC 1 October 2009 Media release New medicines, savings result from agreement New funded treatments for HIV/AIDS and nausea, and a strengthened osteoporosis treatment have emerged from an agreement between PHARMAC and pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme .

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Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Nausea, Medicine, Osteoporosis, Medication, Parkinson's Disease, Glaucoma

Wed Sep 30, 2009

HealthCentral

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Receive a FREE osteoarthritis of the knee pamphlet. Find out new information about postmenopausal osteoporosis.

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Related Topix: Arthritis, Medicine, Health, Osteoporosis, Medication

Mon Sep 28, 2009

Space and Astronautics News

09/28/09: International Space Station On-Orbit Status Report.

Underway: Week 18 of Increment 20. Off-duty day for the crew . FE-4 Robert Thirsk started out with the weekly U.S. "Bisphosphonates" biomedical countermeasures experiment, ingesting an Alendronate pill before breakfast.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Science / Technology, Space, NASA

Wed Sep 23, 2009

KansasCity.com

Bone density and osteoporosis

The recent mistrial concerning claims that Merck's anti-osteoporosis drug Fosamax allegedly weakens jaw bone tissue reminds us of the rather complicated issues many older people face in dealing with bone density problems.

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Related Topix: Osteoporosis, Medicine, Medication

Thu Sep 17, 2009

SouthCoastToday.com

Taking Evista is worth the risk

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My doctor recently put me on Evista. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 40 years old.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Evista, Raloxifene (generic), Medication, Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer, Glaucoma

Tue Sep 15, 2009

Medical News Today

Treating Bone Loss In Breast Cancer Survivors

Main Category: Bones / Orthopaedics Also Included In: Breast Cancer Article Date: 15 Sep 2009 - 6:00 PDT Osteoporosis is a growing concern among breast cancer survivors and their doctors, because certain cancer drugs can cause bone loss.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Medication, Chicago Metro, Loyola University Chicago

Mon Sep 14, 2009

ABA Journal

After a Cooling-Off Period for Jurors, Judge Declares Mistrial in Fosamax Case

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in a suit against the makers of Fosamax after jury deliberations turned contentious, resulting in shouting and a deadlock.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Biotech, Merck , Healthcare Industry

Fri Sep 11, 2009

Business Wire

Mistrial Declared in First Federal FOSAMAX Trial

Merck & Co., Inc. said today that a mistrial was declared by U.S. District Court Judge John F. Keenan in Boles v. Merck , the first FOSAMAX case to go to trial.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Merck , Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Medication, Law, 9

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