Medicines update
The latest Australian medicines news, including Fosomax for osteoporosis patients with no history of fracture and a new shelf-stable probiotic supplement.
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Warning on menopause and osteo treatments
Experts have warned of increasing evidence of adverse events resulting from the use of common menopause and osteoprosis treatments.
22 weeks ago0
Osteo patients confused over vitamin D intake
The majority of patients with osteoporosis admit they are uncertain over the recommended vitamin D and calcium daily intake for...
Experts dismiss vitamin D overdose concerns
The lack of vitamin D in the Australian population is a greater health risk than melanoma, an expert said following...
AIHW: arthritis and osteoporosis drugs
Early use of DMARDs is now common practice in managing rheumatoid arthritis with methotrexate the most frequently recommended medication, according...
Alendronate PBS listing extended
Health professionals treating patients with corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis now have reimbursed access to agents containing alendronate, including Fosamax.
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