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posted 04/02/2008, comments (0)

More Promising Results for Denosumab -- Potential Osteoporosis Medication

Pharmaceutical company Amgen has just released more positive findings for denosumab, a new osteoporosis drug in development. The latest studies indicate that the medication, which would be given as injections twice a year, helped increase bone mass in the lumbar spine significantly over use of a placebo. The research indicates that it can... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/01/2008, comments (0)

After an Osteoporosis Hip Fracture: Recovering at the Hospital

Suffering a hip fracture can be the most devastating consequence of osteoporosis. When those crucial bones shatter, it can destroy various aspects of life previously taken for granted - including one's mobility, independence and overall health. In the worst case, the injury may trigger a cascade of negative events and even... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/27/2008, comments (0)

Beyond Bisphosphonates - New Osteoporosis Medications Under Research: Denosumab and Protelos

For those dissatisfied with current drug options for treating osteoporosis: a new medication being developed by Amgen may be making headway toward the U.S. market. Denosumab, as it is called, would be taken by injection twice a year. The drug inhibits bone remodeling by binding to and thereby blocking the function of a protein known as... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/11/2008, comments (3)

Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

There has been much discussion among doctors, dentists and patients about the benefits of bisphosphonate medications (such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast) and the potential risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. This condition, which involves painful, exposed bone in the jaw that does not heal normally, has been linked for some time... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/26/2008, comments (3)

Generic Osteoporosis Medication: Fosamax

Reader's Question: I have been told that Fosamax is coming out in generic form. I have been taking a brand name osteoporosis drug (in the same drug class) for numerous years with good results. Should I switch? The first thing one must understand is what exactly is a generic medication. Pharmaceutical companies spend many years... Read more Chevron

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