September 2016

Who Is At Risk for Falls?

Men are more likely than women to die from a fall, with a fatality rate that is 49% higher than women. Women, however, are more

September 28, 2016

Bones Don’t Improve on Drugs Alone

Pharmaceutical treatments that reduce fracture risk can do a lot to stop bone loss and even reverse it, but they are not designed to work

September 28, 2016

What is a Drug Holiday?

A drug holiday is a planned period of time that a patient stops taking a medication for anywhere from a few days to up to

September 28, 2016

Bone Turnover Markers to Track Drug Holidays

One of the great debates is how long is long enough for treatment? This debate is fueled by a number of things we just do

September 28, 2016

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Patients who consider taking a bisphosphonates may be concerned about osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). ONJ is a rare condition that affects the ability of

September 28, 2016

Atypical Femur Fractures and Osteoporosis Medications

An atypical femur fracture (AFF) is called “atypical” because of the location and condition of the break. AFFs start as a weakening of the outer

September 28, 2016

Bisphosphonates and A-Fib

A study from Seattle suggested that women who were taking or had taken alendronate had an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (a-fib), an irregular

September 28, 2016

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Who Is At Risk for Falls?

Bones Don’t Improve on Drugs Alone

What is a Drug Holiday?

Bone Turnover Markers to Track Drug Holidays

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Atypical Femur Fractures and Osteoporosis Medications

Bisphosphonates and A-Fib

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