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Osteoporosis Effects
Data presented at a recent conference suggests that the new osteoporosis med Protelos is effective at treating the bone-loss condition. Researchers say that women who took Protelos in the long-term study reduced their non-spinal fracture risk by 15 percent and their hip fracture risk by 43 percent. The study participants who took the med also reported better quality of life.
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From Our Experts
Exercising with Osteoporosis: Be Safe, Be Effective
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Osteoporosis Drug Side Effects: What Every Patient Should Know
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More Osteoporosis Research: Why Bears Don't Get Osteoporosis
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Male Osteoporosis: That News Story About Men and Osteoporosis
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Clinical trial: New med's effect on osteoporosis-related fract...
This is a study to examine the effects of a new experimental med (MK0822) on fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. This national study... Read more »
Clinical trial: Boniva's effect on male osteoporosis
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Boniva versus placebo in men with osteoporosis. This national study is currently... Read more »
Clinical trial: Boniva's effects on women with osteoporosis
This is a study to estimate the effect of an once-daily dose of Boniva versus a placebo on hipbone quality and strength. This national study is... Read more »
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
Osteoporosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thin bones Treatment The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to: Control pain from the disease Slow down or stop bone loss ... Read more »
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