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June 15, 2006

Consider the Risks Before Using Bisphosphonates

Women need more information to weigh the possible risks of using bone-bolstering drugs, says Dr. Christine Cook, chairman of obstetrics, gynecology and women's studies at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

She hopes that by fall more information from drug companies about the drugs, called bisphosphonates, will be in the hands of physicians. (courier-journal.com)

Posted by laura on June 15, 2006 7:46 PM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl


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