There are a number of approved drugs in the United States. The commonest ones are called bisphosphonates and the brand names of these drugs are Fosomax, Actonel and Boniva. They are all slightly ...

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy.

Madam Kumari, as she is known, has osteoporosis or brittle bones. The condition typically presents without any warning ...

Overall, the annual treatment rate among patients with ... significantly more likely to use medication for osteoporosis than individuals without prescription insurance (OR = 1.56; 95% CI, 1. ...

Often referred to as a "silent disease," osteoporosis progresses without visible symptoms until a fracture ... He explained, “Traditional approaches to osteoporosis treatment involve medications to ...

Clinicians have called for a national osteoporosis strategy after new research showed up to 70 per cent of patients are not receiving appropriate treatment, and that osteoporotic fractures are one ...

This highlights a systemic failure in both diagnosis and treatment, with many osteoporosis patients being left without ...

You should always call your physician if you have any side effects that you think are caused by your medications. On the next two pages, you will find more information about each of the medications ...

Purpose. Trends in the use of different treatments for osteoporosis among the civilian, ambulatory U.S. population are described. Methods. Data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS ...