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Pam Flores

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posted 09/16/2009, comments (2)

Question of the Week: Your Favorite Osteoporosis Books

Hi everyone, hope you week is going well. Today we're going to talk about books, have you read any good ones? I have to admit I haven't read any books on osteoporosis; my education came through reading medical journals and clinical trials on all of the osteoporosis medications and journal articles that explain this disorder. ... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (28)

Question of the Week: Your Forteo Experiences and Advice

(New Forteo Pen) Lately we've been getting a lot of questions about Forteo here at OsteoporosisConnection.com, and we'd like to talk to those who are considering taking it, those who are already using it and how you are doing. I took Forteo for two years and did extremely well, but not all of us have the results that I had,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (2)

Biophosphonates cause Osteoclasts

Osteoporosis Drugs Work But... A recent study of Jan 1, 2009 has shown that biophosphonates produce giant osteoclasts -- which are as yet unexplained. Osteoclasts are cells that produce bone break up. Even otherwise latest research has shown that in women who take Fosamax for a long time the number of osteoclasts... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/09/2009, comments (8)

Blockbuster Osteoporosis Drug Moves Towards FDA Approval

Denosumab, a ground-breaking osteoporosis drug that’s been moving through clinical trials for several years, is set to take the first step towards FDA approval this week. An advisory panel will meet Thursday to make recommendations as to whether denosumab, which will be marketed under the brand name Prolia, should be approved for... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/04/2009, comments (9)

Large Doses of Vitamin D helpful in Osteoporosis

Dear Friends, Current research has it that large doses of VitaminD can be safely taken and have proven helpful in osteoporosis. I wonder whether one day large doses of Vit D will replace the biophosphonates which have already come in for much debate because of the side effects like jaw necrosis. Will Vitamin D in high doses be... Read more Chevron

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