Simon et al reviewed the skeletal consequences of discontinuing HT and the specific treatment options for these women. [12] This analysis included 11 RCTs that reported data on BMD changes during and ...

However, the investigators are not recommending stopping use of bisphosphonates in appropriate patients. They note that the absolute risk for atypical fractures is low and that the benefits of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The human monoclonal antibody denosumab more effectively increases bone mass in patients with low bone mineral ...

Osteoporosis, a disease characterized by reduced bone mass and increased skeletal fragility, affects 10 million Americans; another 34 million are at risk for it. Bisphosphonates are widely prescribed ...

The actions of the commonly prescribed oral bisphosphonates are discussed. The groups of patients most likely to present in primary care with an oral bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease at high risk for fracture were no more likely to die of ...

Osteoporosis is underrecognized and undertreated despite the availability of effective therapies that reduce fracture risks. Bisphosphonates are currently the most widely prescribed pharmacologic ...

Bone metastasis causes significant complications in cancer patients, such as pathologic fractures, nerve root compression, hypercalcemia, pain, and bone marrow infiltration. Bisphosphonates reduce ...

Since 2007, there have been several reports suggesting a potential association between the use of bisphosphonates and the occurrence of subtrochanteric or so-called atypical femoral fracture. 1–4 ...

patient history Ongoing treatment with bisphosphonate therapy may not be needed to prevent future fractures in certain patients due to the sustained effect of the drug. In the long-term treatment of ...

Development of an Actionable Framework to Address Cancer Care Disparities in Medically Underserved Populations in the United States: Expert Roundtable Recommendations We conducted a retrospective ...