BONE UP/date

BONE UP/date is a newsletter published by the Oregon Osteoporosis Center. It covers bone-health related topics, and offers information on currently availably therapies for osteoporosis and other bone related disease. PDF viewing software such as Adobe Reader or  Foxit Reader is required.

BONE UP/date February 2012: Calcium and Vitamin D
Updated recommendations for Calcium and Vitamin D intake based on information form recent research studies.

BONE UP/date Special Edition, March 2010: Bisphosphonates and Unusual Fractures
Dr. McClung discusses recent reports regarding unusual femoral fractures in patients on bisphosphonate therapy.

BONE UP/date Special Edition, August 2008: Bisphosphonates and Unusual Fractures
Dr. McClung discusses recent reports regarding unusual fractures in patients on long-term bisphosphonate therapy.

 BONE UP/date Special Edition, May 2008: Bisphosphonates and Atrial Fibrillation
Dr. McClung comments on a recently-published study that suggested a link between certain osteoporosis drugs an increased risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation.

 BONE UP/date Special Edition, January 2007: IV Zolendronic Acid Treatment
Dr. McClung comments on a recent study with a drug for osteoporosis that would require only once a year dosing.

 BONE UP/date November 2006
An overview of osteoporosis, bone density testing, and current therapies.

 

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