November 14, 2019
Recently I wrote about our participation in a clinical trial offering the anabolic Tymlos (Abaloparatide) to men. Now we have been approved for participation in another Tymlos (Abaloparatide) trial –...
August 1, 2014
Androgen Deprivation Therapy is used to treat Prostate Cancer. ADT is usually effective against Prostate Cancer, adding years to a man’s life. However, ADT can cause Osteoporosis and Fractures, UNLESS...
July 26, 2014
An Acute Phase Reaction can occur the first time a person is exposed to a new class of medication. With each subsequent dose, half as many people have the reaction....
July 11, 2014
Bisphosphonates are the most commonly prescribed Antiresorptive medications used to prevent or treat Ostoeporosis. We know them as Fosamax (Alendronate), Boniva (Ibandronate), Actonel (Risendronate), Atelvia (enteric coated Risendronate), and IV...
October 18, 2012
Dr David Dempster presented spectacular pictures to the 2012 meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). They show clearly the different actions of the anabolic, Teriparatide...
October 13, 2011
New evidence shows that you need a vitamin D level much higher than “100%” of federal standards for osteoporosis medications to be fully effective. That is why I always aim for 40 to...
May 5, 2011
Reclast is the version of Zolendronate used for Osteoporosis treatment. I do not do cancer treatment, so I will not discuss Zometa here other than to say that it is...
May 2, 2011
Reclast and Zometa are both Zolendronate, a bisphosphonate antiresorptive. Because they are given as a shot into a vein (IV) they have no heartburn, GERD, esophagus or stomach issues. This...