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Osteoporosis Statistics
About half of the patients prescribed osteoporosis medications stop taking them within six months, a new report has found. This statistic was true for patients who were given Fosamax, Boniva, or Actonel. However, the new report did not explore the reasons that so many patients stopped treatment.
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Pharmacists Step Up for Osteoporosis Medication Compliance
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Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoporosis
Goals of Treatment for OsteoporosisThere is currently no cure for osteoporosis. The best treatment available for osteoporosis is prevention. The... Read more »
Smoking Increases Osteoporosis Risk
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three.... Read more »
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