Bone Health News Archive

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Date

2002-2006

Study Finds Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Help Improve Bone Mass But Don't Protect Against Most Fractures or Colorectal Cancer Apr 3, 2006 FDA Warns About Possible Complications of Cement Used to Treat Spinal Fractures Feb 9, 2003 Researchers Investigate Once-Yearly Treatment for Osteoporosis as Alternative to Daily Medication Aug 25, 2002 Stroke Increases Risk of Osteoporosis July 22, 2002 Study: Osteoporosis Drug Raloxifene (Evista) Protects Against Heart Problems Too April 18, 2002 Study Finds Low Bone Density Undiagnosed in Many Post-Menopausal Women Jan 24, 2002

2001

FDA-Approval of Hand-Held Device Will Allow Osteoporosis Patients To Measure Bone Loss at Home Aug 22, 2001 FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of Bone-Forming Drug to Treat Osteoporosis in Women Aug 10, 2001 Experimental Osteoporosis Drug Shows Promise, May Soon Be Available to Public May 14, 2001 MORE Data Shows Osteoporosis Drug, Raloxifene, May Also Reduce Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer Risk Feb 21, 2001 Researchers Explore Link Between Low Bone Mineral Density and Stroke Risk in Women Jan 19, 2001

2000

British Scientists Grow Bone From Stem Cells, Could One Day Help Those With Osteoporosis Dec 15, 2000 Researchers Determine Which Women Should Receive Bone Density Screening Exams Oct 25, 2000 Raloxifene Shown to Reduce Anxiety in Post-Menopausal Women Sep 10, 2000 Hormone Patch Approved By FDA To Prevent Osteoporosis Aug 29, 2000 Research Shows Cholesterol Drugs May Also Fight Osteoporosis Jun 29, 2000 New Spinal Surgery and New Medication Among Discoveries Presented at Osteoporosis Conference Jun 26, 2000 New Automated Blood Test Helps Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis May 17, 2000 Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis May 03, 2000 FDA Approves New Drug, Actonel, to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis Apr 20, 2000 Liquid Cement Helps Spinal Fractures in Osteoporosis Patients Apr 06, 2000 Effects of Osteoporosis Drug Treatment May Take Two Years or Longer Mar 09, 2000 Wrist Fractures Commonly Indicate Osteoporosis Feb 24, 2000 Once Weekly Fosamax Tablet Effective Against Osteoporosis Feb 03, 2000 New Drug, Actonel, Reduces Bone Fractures in Post-Menopausal Women Jan 25, 2000 Low Dose Hormone Replacement Therapy Prevents Osteoporosis, Minimizes Negative Side Effects Jan 18, 2000 Oral Contraception Increases Bone Density in Post-Menopausal Women Jan 05, 2000

1999

Estrogen Replacement Therapy Helps Prevent Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women Dec 22, 1999 Radiologists Recommend Early Osteoporosis Screening Dec 13, 1999