Prolia is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a specific protein on osteoclasts and decreases their activity. Osteoclasts are responsible for dissolving and breaking down old or damaged bone cells. By ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had osteoporosis for a while and recently had a bone density test that again confirmed that I have it. I am not really interested in taking an oral prescription such as Fosamax, ...

My wife was recently diagnosed with spinal osteoporosis, and her doctor suggested a yearly shot of zoledronic acid. Her insurance already approved it. She is checking the side effects, which showed a ...

Forteo (teriparatide) is a brand-name drug that doctors prescribe for some people with osteoporosis. It contains proteins that strengthen bones and stimulate new bone growth. A typical prescription is ...

Some say a new treatment for the bone-weakening disease is a breakthrough. May 2, 2007 — -- A new option in the treatment of osteoporosis could one day change the way many of the 10 million ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had osteoporosis for a while and recently had a bone density test that again confirmed that I have it. I am not really interested in taking an oral prescription such as Fosamax, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My doctor has recently put me on a daily injection of Forteo. Have you heard of any warnings concerning the use of this? Dear Reader: In some women with osteoporosis, the degree of bone ...

Medicare beneficiaries from high vs low SES counties were less likely to discontinue romosozumab during the COVID-19 lockdown.

today announced new data showing that FORTEO significantly increased lumbar spine volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD) compared to risedronate in men with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.