Megan Brooks (Reuters Health)
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Alendronate Therapy Lowers Risk of Hip Fractures
July 15, 2016
NEW YORK - Long-term use of the bisphosphonate alendronate substantially lowers the risk of hip fracture without increasing the risk of atypical fractures of the subtrochanteric femur or femoral shaft, according to a Danish study. "These findings support an acceptable balance between benefit and