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posted 08/30/2007, comment (1)

Are You Taking Your Calcium Yet?

As if we didn't have enough reasons to motivate us already, here's one more study showing the benefits of a regular calcium supplement: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070827095236.htmThis is worth keeping in mind when I lazily try to justify skipping the supplement on the grounds I'll take it "tomorrow" --... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2007, comments (5)

Reclast Once a Year: When to Discuss Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) with Your Doctor

Recently, the FDA approved the use of Reclast (zoledronic) acid for the treatment of osteoporosis. The bisphosphonate medication, known as Reclast, works by interfering with the process of bone breakdown as the drugs Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel do. Zoledronic acid, however, only needs to be administered once a year, and since it is taken... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/19/2007, comments (5)

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Once-a-year Osteoporosis Medicine Approved

Zoledronic acid, sold in the U.S. by Novartis under the brand name Reclast, just received final approval from the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis. The bisphosphonate medication is taken intravenously once a year and has been on the market to treat other bone diseases. Its approval for osteoporosis adds a major new option for... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/16/2007, comments (0)

Muscle Mass and Older People: Eat Protein

Older people who eat protein have no trouble turning it into muscle mass, even compared to their younger counterparts, according to a study in this month's issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This is particularly important for those among us with osteoporosis, since a fracture that results in even a brief period... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/04/2007, comments (0)

Tolerating Bisphosphonates: When Do You Go From Oral to IV Treatment for Osteoporosis?

How common is it for patients to have difficulty tolerating oral bisphosphonates?The difficulties with oral bisphosphonates became known from the original, daily, Alendronate (Fosamax) trials. During these trials, there appeared to be a higher incidence of gastrointestinal disorders. In 1996, post-marketing surveillance revealed a number of case... Read more Chevron

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