Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Denosumab does not delay nonvertebral fracture healing

(HealthDay)—Denosumab does not appear to delay fracture healing or contribute to other complications when used to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to research published in the Dec. 5 issue of The ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Can we withdraw treatment in post-menopausal osteoporosis?

Bisphosphonates are the recommended first-line treatment in post-menopausal osteoporosis, with denosumab recommended second-line. Based on the length of clinical trials for bisphosphonates, these drugs are usually prescribed ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Finding the right osteoporosis medication

Dear Mayo Clinic: The bisphosphonate drugs I take for osteoporosis aren't working in my case. My doctor has suggested a few alternatives. Any thoughts on what might be best?

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