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This is a must read for those on drugs to treat #osteoporosis or those who are considering it.
10 Mar
Once again the New York Times does an incredible overview of the challenges and potential health risks of using bisphosphonates. We will be writing more about this topic referencing the original research. How could we not since we sponsor so many Bones for Life training programs per year.
Here's a tidbit:
Reports had begun to emerge that some women taking bisphosphonates for many years suffered an unusual fracture of the femur, the long bone of the thigh. There was little or no trauma; in most cases the women were simply standing or walking when the femur snapped in half. In some, breaks occurred in both thighs, and many of the fractures were unusually slow to heal.
Reports had begun to emerge that some women taking bisphosphonates for many years suffered an unusual fracture of the femur, the long bone of the thigh. There was little or no trauma; in most cases the women were simply standing or walking when the femur snapped in half. In some, breaks occurred in both thighs, and many of the fractures were unusually slow to heal.
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The topic on how to best treat osteoporosis is far from over.
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