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Monday, October, 26, 2009

How Do Young Children Get Heart Disease

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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Bisphosphonate Drugs

  • Bisphosphonate drugs, which are used to strengthen bone, may increase the risk for developing osteonecrosis (bone decay) of the jaw, a rare but serious condition. The risk is greatest for patients who receive intravenous bisphosphonate drugs as part of cancer therapy. However, there is also a slight risk for patients who take oral bisphosphonates, such as alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis therapy.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Stroke Symptoms in Children
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...As I get older, I cherish the time spent with my children more than anything else.  I still... Read more »

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Diet Coke® Saves Father’s Life
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...or someone you know has Lp(a), think about their children as well as their parents, each of whom... Read more »

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Fat Kids Have the Arteries of 45 Year Olds
By The HealthGal , Health Expert

...like to hear that word - especially if it's your child - but if the outcome is that you wake up... Read more »

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Investing in heart health
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

..."cures." This follows the same reason of why we teach children to look both ways before crossing... Read more »

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Children and Bipolar Disorder: Part II of II
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...follow-up questions about my July 3, 2006 entry on Children and Bipolar Disorder. Some... Read more »

Health Guide

What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...especially true for people who have already suffered a heart attack or stroke, it is just as true in children and adults that have not had any cardiovascular events. Lowering of cholesterol can... Read more »
Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the risk factors for depression?
...affected at some point) at twice the rate of men, while gender does not influence the incidence in children. Adolescent girls are more likely to develop clinical depression than boys. The onset of... Read more »
Meet Cardiologist Dr. Steven Kang
...private practice cardiology groups on the west coast. Born in Baltimore, MD, Dr. Kang spent his entire childhood growing up in the small town of Havre De Grace, MD, just off the shores of the... Read more »
High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
...with risk factors for heart disease or stroke should be rechecked every2 years.Selective screening of children who are at risk for high cholesterol and heart disease or familial... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors
...it.Historically, type 2 diabetes usually developed after the age of 40, but it is now also increasing in children. Given the current epidemic of obesity, experts are now estimating that over a... Read more »

Medications

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...for more information. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Store the tablets in the... Read more »

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...women before menopause. It should not be used in children. This medication should not be used to... Read more »

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...20 minutes. Discard used containers with the child-resistant cap on and away from the reach... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Steps to lower cholesterol should begin as early as infancy, according to a new study. Researchers say the goal of Americans... Read summary »

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