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Rose Chon

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Oral Bisphosphonates Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Side Effects: Helpful Food and Nutrition Tips

Treatments for osteoporosis include a variety of medications (bisphosphonates, estrogen/hormone therapy, selective estrogen receptor modulators or SERMs), as well as calcium and vitamin D supplements. Some of these medications may not be as effective if they are not taken properly. Oral bisphosphonates for osteoporosis in post-menopausal women... Read moreChevron
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Practical Ways to Prevent Falls

The following tips can help you avoid falls.   Take care of yourself   Be sure your diet contains the recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin DExercise to minimize bone loss, improve strength, and balance. Try to engage in weight-bearing exercises.Eliminate smoking and excessive alcohol use which... Read moreChevron
Neil Gonter, MD

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Questions about Fosamax, Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Reader Question: What is Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)? How common is ONJ, and what are its risk factors? Not a day goes by when these questions do not come up. It appears that a significant amount of lawyers’ advertisements as well as newspaper and magazine articles have raised public opinion and thought on the... Read moreChevron

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