Treatment with the drug alendronate (Fosamax) can reduce the risk of vertebral bone fractures in women with low bone mass but not osteoporosis. 3,737 postmenopausal women between ages 55 and 80 years with bone mineral density T scores between -1.5 and -2.5 were evaluated . About half the women randomly received five milligrams of alendronate for two years and 10 milligrams thereafter while the other half took a placebo. The risk of vertebral fracture was significantly reduced in the women who took alendronate compared to the placebo group. Effects of alendronate occurred very early in the treatment, and benefits of the treatment were greater in women who already had a vertebral fracture and/or other risk factors. In conclusion, alendronate is effective in reducing the risk of vertebral factures in women with low bone mass who do not meet the bone mineral density criterion for osteoporosis. << Single gene analysis for diagnosis of a range of blood disor... Angioplasty death risk reduced by doubling drug dose >> Recommended Reading Colle’s Fracture Colles fracture or broken wrist is a wrist fracture, which occurs within an inch of the wrist joint. Colles fracture involves the forearm bone’s distal end of the radius. READ MORE Drug Toxicity Drug toxicity is an adverse reaction of the body towards a drug that results as a side effect of a drug, reaction to a drug or drug abuse. READ MORE Fracture A fracture is a condition where the continuity of the bone is lost. Majority of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress on a bone. READ MORE Injuries Related to Sports Injuries are common in the sporting world. They can be minor like bruises and cuts, serious like fractures and sometimes fatal like head injuries. READ MORE Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteochondritis dissecans is a relatively rare condition. It is an important cause of joint pain in physically active adolescents. READ MORE Osteomyelitis An infection of a bone is called osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis can be acute or a chronic and can spread through the haematogenous or contiguous route. READ MORE Renal Osteodystrophy / Mineral Bone Disorder Renal Osteodystrophy which is referred to as Mineral Bone Disorder is a result of imbalance in calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone and Vitamin D levels. READ MORE Screening for Osteoporosis The risk of suffering from osteoporotic fractures is 30-50% in women and 15 to 30% in men. Osteoporosis screening is currently recommended for women only. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam) Blood - Sugar Chart The Essence of Yoga More News on: Drug ToxicityFractureSignature Drug ToxicityColle’s FractureFracture Neck of FemurScreening for OsteoporosisOsteochondritis DissecansInjuries Related to SportsOsteomyelitisRenal Osteodystrophy / Mineral Bone Disorder
Treatment with the drug alendronate (Fosamax) can reduce the risk of vertebral bone fractures in women with low bone mass but not osteoporosis. 3,737 postmenopausal women between ages 55 and 80 years with bone mineral density T scores between -1.5 and -2.5 were evaluated . About half the women randomly received five milligrams of alendronate for two years and 10 milligrams thereafter while the other half took a placebo. The risk of vertebral fracture was significantly reduced in the women who took alendronate compared to the placebo group. Effects of alendronate occurred very early in the treatment, and benefits of the treatment were greater in women who already had a vertebral fracture and/or other risk factors. In conclusion, alendronate is effective in reducing the risk of vertebral factures in women with low bone mass who do not meet the bone mineral density criterion for osteoporosis. << Single gene analysis for diagnosis of a range of blood disor... Angioplasty death risk reduced by doubling drug dose >> Recommended Reading Colle’s Fracture Colles fracture or broken wrist is a wrist fracture, which occurs within an inch of the wrist joint. Colles fracture involves the forearm bone’s distal end of the radius. READ MORE Drug Toxicity Drug toxicity is an adverse reaction of the body towards a drug that results as a side effect of a drug, reaction to a drug or drug abuse. READ MORE Fracture A fracture is a condition where the continuity of the bone is lost. Majority of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress on a bone. READ MORE Injuries Related to Sports Injuries are common in the sporting world. They can be minor like bruises and cuts, serious like fractures and sometimes fatal like head injuries. READ MORE Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteochondritis dissecans is a relatively rare condition. It is an important cause of joint pain in physically active adolescents. READ MORE Osteomyelitis An infection of a bone is called osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis can be acute or a chronic and can spread through the haematogenous or contiguous route. READ MORE Renal Osteodystrophy / Mineral Bone Disorder Renal Osteodystrophy which is referred to as Mineral Bone Disorder is a result of imbalance in calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone and Vitamin D levels. READ MORE Screening for Osteoporosis The risk of suffering from osteoporotic fractures is 30-50% in women and 15 to 30% in men. Osteoporosis screening is currently recommended for women only. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam) Blood - Sugar Chart The Essence of Yoga More News on: Drug ToxicityFractureSignature Drug ToxicityColle’s FractureFracture Neck of FemurScreening for OsteoporosisOsteochondritis DissecansInjuries Related to SportsOsteomyelitisRenal Osteodystrophy / Mineral Bone Disorder
