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Osteoporosis Case Study
Two new studies find no evidence that bisphosphonate drugs raise the risk of esophageal cancer. These results counter FDA reports of 23 patients who reported esophageal cancer after taking Fosamax. Experts say the results of the new studies are not conclusive, and esophageal cancer in patients appears to be rare, but they recommend that patients who have the pre-cancerous condition Barrett's esophagus consider other types of bone-building drugs just in case.
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From Our Experts
A Case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
An interesting comment came in recently that reads as follows: At age 55 Drs. found I had serious osteoporosis. Began with Didronel,... Read more »
Osteoporosis and Osteonecrosis and other Jaw-Dropping Afflictions
Recently, an article appeared in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, suggesting that patients treated with intravenous... Read more »
Over Age 65? Any Bone Fracture Might Indicate Osteoporosis
A recap of research and events related to bone health, from an osteoporosis study that changes the way we look at the causes of fracture to... Read more »
Osteoporosis Prevention Month: 10 Ways YOU Can Make a Difference
If you’re reading these words, you’re probably interested in osteoporosis – either because you have it; you’re trying to prevent... Read more »
Male Osteoporosis: That News Story About Men and Osteoporosis
A number of news organizations reported yesterday that a study shows some older men may benefit from osteoporosis screening and treatment.... Read more »
From Our Sources
Osteoporosis Meds May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Analysis from the Women's Health Initiative has found that women who took the bone saving drugs called bisphosphonates had fewer invasive breast... Read more »
Smoking Increases Osteoporosis Risk
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three.... Read more »
Driving and schizophrenia: a case study
Psychiatrist Ronald Pies talks about the laws surrounding schizophrenia and driving. Pies discusses this issue by sharing the story of Harry, a... Read more »
Study: Osteoporosis testing worthwhile for older men
Osteoporosis screening--followed by bone-strengthening meds if needed--appears to be worthwhile for older men, a new study suggests. Researchers... Read more »
New osteoporosis med found effective in new studies
Data presented at a recent conference suggests that the new osteoporosis med Protelos is effective at treating the bone-loss condition. Researchers... Read more »
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