bisphosphonate
Britishnoun
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Missions that go as far as Mars will have to make sure astronauts have supplements such as bisphosphonate, which is used to prevent bone breakdown in osteoporosis.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2023
After five years on a bisphosphonate, most people should be assessed to see whether they need to take a break from the medication, Adler says.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2022
When the trials ended, researchers concluded that this bone-preserving bisphosphonate, used to treat osteoporosis, could also help cure breast cancer in post-menopausal women – while causing minimal side effects.
From US News ● May 23, 2016
Treatment may include bisphosphonate medications like Fosamax, hormones or the drug Evista, which mimics the beneficial effects of estrogen on bone.
From Reuters ● Aug. 29, 2011
Initial excitement about bone-protecting drugs led to prescriptions for millions of women who were not necessarily at high fracture risk, and many experts now urge a thorough evaluation before a bisphosphonate is prescribed.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2011
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