Several types of medication are used to prevent fractures in people with osteoporosis, or "thinning" bones. Some are more effective at preventing certain types of fractures than others.

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the ...

Prescription practices for osteoporosis drugs have been dubbed a 'wild west' which risks thousands of preventable deaths every year. A report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG ...

Osteoporosis causes more than two million ... While standard treatments like calcium, vitamin D, and medications have been the norm for decades, many people are now exploring an evidence-based ...

Information was obtained from the MEPS from the years 1999 to 2005 for all respondents ages 50 years and older who self-reported as having osteoporosis. In the examination of trends in medication ...

Huo Xue Tong Luo Capsule (HXTL) has been clinically used to treat osteonecrosis of the femoral head, osteoporosis, and other bone and joint diseases with promising effects.