Items Tagged ‘bisphosphonates’
July 24, 2015
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March 26, 2012
Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Benefits of Osteopenia Medication Remain Even After Discontinuing Use
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: If I’ve taken a bisphosphonate for five years, what will happen if I stop? My physician said a two-year sabbatical was all right, but I’m wondering if my bones will return to their original osteopenia state. ANSWER: Taking a bisphosphonate medication (Fosamax, Boniva, others) to treat bones that are thinner than normal […]
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December 11, 2009
New Weapon in Breast Cancer Battle? Experts Cautious
There might be link between a common osteoporosis treatment and a significantly reduced risk of breast cancer in women, according to two studies presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Thursday… The first study from the Women’s Health Initiative found that women who used bisphosphonates had 32 percent fewer cases of invasive breast […]
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