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Pam Flores

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A Novel Use for Nitroglycerin: Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Treatment!

"Nitroglycerin applied topically increases bone formation and reduces bone resorption in women with osteopenia, and it might prove to be an effective and inexpensive agent to prevent osteoporosis, according to the results of a 2-year randomized controlled trial presented here at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2010 Annual... Read moreChevron
posted 02/14/2011, comments (4)|
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Alternative Treatments for the Pain Associated with Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis can cause pain. Bone fractures are painful and some say that osteoporosis alone can be painful in some people. The two primary mechanisms for pain in osteoporosis are inflammation within the bone and nerve sensitivity around the bone. Both common themes, inflammation and nerve sensitivity, are found in many types of painful... Read moreChevron
posted 12/29/2010, comment (1)|
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Xgeva™ Approved for Fractures in Cancer Patients

In June the FDA approved denosumab (ProliaTM), a twice-yearly treatment for patients at high risk for osteoporosis and fractures.  When Prolia was approved, Amgen the manufacturer, had hopes to also achieve this drugs approval for treatment in cancer patients at risk for bone fractures.  This week the Food and Drug Administration... Read moreChevron
posted 11/20/2010, comments (0)|
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Osteoporosis Medications

  You've just found out you have bone loss.  You've had a DXA scan, and your physician says you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, based on your DXA score.  What should you do next?  You're trying to figure out what's the best course of action and how to remain calm, which is hard to do since you're probably very shocked that... Read moreChevron
posted 11/05/2010, comments (2)|
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New Time-Released Osteoporosis Medication

If you've ever taken an oral bisphosphonate, you know what a hassle it is.  You have to take them on an empty stomach, with eight ounces of water only; stay upright for 30-60 minutes afterwards, and remember to take it on a daily, weekly, bi-monthly or monthly schedule.  Because of all these restrictions and the many side effects, some... Read moreChevron
posted 10/14/2010, comments (4)|
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