Insights into osteoporosis treatments as societies around the world age.
Osteoporosis Experts Discuss Bisphosphonate Holidays
ACR CONVERGENCE 2020—Bisphosphonates are an important treatment for millions of older Americans with osteoporosis because the drugs inhibit osteoclastic bone resorption to reduce the risk of painful, debilitating fractures.1 More than 20 years ago, data emerged that bisphosphonates have a long terminal half-life.2 So after years of therapy, could some patients take a drug holiday?…
Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday & Hip Fracture Risk
New research found women on bisphosphonate therapy who take a drug holiday experience a higher rate of hip fracture…