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Pam Flores

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Renal Failure Warnings for Reclast®

The FDA has initiated an additional warning for Reclast® on September 1, 2011 for renal failure and kidney impairment; and warns that patients with kidney dysfunction should not use this drug.   Reclast's (zoledronic acid) label was originally changed in 2009, recommending creatinine clearance testing prior to administration, with a... Read moreChevron
posted 09/01/2011, comments (7)|
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Fosamax Side Effects and History

Fosamax® (alendronate sodium) is one of the bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis, and it's been in use since 1995.  Since this drug has been on the market the longest, we have more long-term data on its precautions and warnings.   Many of our members ask questions about this drug so we wanted to explain its risks and... Read moreChevron
posted 08/27/2011, comments (7)|
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PJ Hamel

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Vitamin D: Does Megadosing Help?

Vitamin D has been touted of late as helping prevent everything from osteoporosis (it does), to cancer (it might), to cardiovascular disease (the jury’s out). With its newfound fame, vitamin D has engendered a group of followers claiming “more is better” – why limit yourself to the recommended 600 IU daily, when 10,000 IU... Read moreChevron
posted 08/23/2011, comment (1)|
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Angular Jawbone Loss and Osteoporosis

Here at OsteoporosisConnection we get inquiries about angular bone loss and osteoporosis, so we'd like to explain what angular bone loss is and its relationship to bone loss in other areas of the body; what causes it, how it's detected and jawbone loss treatment.  We'll also discuss whether jaw bone loss is a precursor to osteoporosis and the... Read moreChevron
posted 08/10/2011, comments (5)|
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Hyperparathyroidism: Can Diet Help?

Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that can cause osteoporosis. If you’ve been identified as having hyperparathyroidism, learn what causes it, how it affects you and your bones, and what you can do about it.   Has your doctor just let you know that the blood test you had during your annual physical shows you have... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2011, comment (1)|
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