A postmenopausal osteoporotic woman losing bone mineral density despite bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are pyrophosphate analogues, with a strong affinity for bones. They inhibit bone resorption and are currently the first choice of treatment for osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates should be taken in a specific manner and for at least one year to be effective in the maintenance and improvem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Family Physician |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-mfp.org/2013v8n2/bone-mineral-density.pdf |