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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 10/19/2007, comments (2)

Risks of Hip Fractures

We all know that hip fractures can be deadly, but the latest report in the supplement to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reminds us just how dangerous they can be. After a hip fracture, 20 percent of women die within a year and 20 percent are permanently disabled. In addition, while the risk of osteoporosis is higher in... Read more Chevron

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Neil Gonter, MD

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posted 11/13/2006, comments (101)

Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

Even though Forteo has been on the market for four years already, it is one of the newest medications approved by the FDA to treat osteoporosis. It is therefore understandable that patients are still seeking reassurance that the drug is safe and effective. From magazine articles to internet searches, it is always difficult to discern what... Read more Chevron

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