osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis

March 2009

You'll hear more controversy about osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis.

This destruction of the jaw bone was initially seen in patients on high doses of IV bisphosphonates for cancer.

The incidence with ORAL bisphosphonates is much lower...probably less than 0.1%.

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Table of Contents

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Cardiology The metoprolol shortage will cause more questions on how to switch
Cardiology Is chlorthalidone better than hydrochlorothiazide
Bisphosphonates osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
Gastroenterology new proton pump inhibitor called Kapidex
Diabetes New Am Diabetes Assoc guidelines emphasize a more "personal" approach to setting goals for glycemic control
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Pediatrics whether oral corticosteroids are beneficial for wheezing in PRESCHOOLERS
Vaccines Parents continue to have fears about pediatric vaccines
Respiratory & Allergy new nasal spray for allergic rhinitis called Astepro
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