A postmenopausal osteoporotic woman losing bone mineral density despite bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are pyrophosphate analogues, with a strong affinity for bones. They inhibit bone resorption and are currently the first choice of treatment for osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates should be taken in a specific manner and for at least one year to be effective in the maintenance and improvem...
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Malaysian Family Physician, Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2013
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| Online Access: | http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=76813 |