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Risk Of Osteoporosis Drugs
Postmenopausal breast cancer patients who switch from tamoxifen therapy to aromatase inhibitors boost their chances for survival from the disease. Women who make this switch to the newer class of drugs also reduce their risk of endometrial cancer and stroke. But they may also increase their risk of joint pain and osteoporosis.
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Taking HRT to Decrease Osteoporosis Risk: Yes, No… or Maybe?
Betty is a relatively healthy woman in her 70s. She suffers from minor angina. A family history of osteoporosis – plus her own small,... Read more »
Beyond Common Risk Factors: Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis
You may be aware of the common risk factors for osteoporosis: being female; getting older; being small-boned. Lack of calcium and vitamin... Read more »
MS and the Risks of Osteoporosis
World Osteoporosis Day is Wednesday, October 17, 2010. Also, the last day of National Action Week for Bone and Joint Decade is October 17.... Read more »
New Osteoporosis Drug (SERM) Closer to Market
Wyeth is moving forward with its new drug to combat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. The FDA has issued a second "approvable letter"... Read more »
Male Osteoporosis: That News Story About Men and Osteoporosis
A number of news organizations reported yesterday that a study shows some older men may benefit from osteoporosis screening and treatment.... Read more »
From Our Sources
Osteoporosis Meds May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Analysis from the Women's Health Initiative has found that women who took the bone saving drugs called bisphosphonates had fewer invasive breast... Read more »
Blog: Corticosteroids can increase the risk of osteoporosis
Blogger Peter Ellis was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis, which he believes was caused by his asthma medication. According to experts, patients... Read more »
Agave Plant May Cut Osteoporosis Risk
The plant from which tequila contains a substance that may help protect the body from osteoporosis, experts say. Researchers in Mexico say the plant... Read more »
Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Heart Problems
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The millions of Americans who take drugs commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis could be at risk for irregular heartbeats,... 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 »
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