All Articles Tagged With: "Fracture"
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FDA Reviewing Link Between Fosamax and Fractures
The FDA indicated this week that it is still investigating a potential link between unexplained femur fractures and osteoporosis drugs, like Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast, but questions whether such a causal connection exists.
Avandia Heart Attack Risk Twice as High as Other Diabetes Drugs: Study
The results of a new study indicate that side effects of Avandia may double the risk of heart attacks when compared to other diabetes drugs.
Nintendo Wii Injury Reports Growing in Severity
Reports of injuries associated with the Nintendo Wii appear to be growing in severity as more peripherals have been introduced for the popular game system, requiring users to be more physical.
Another Study Links Bone Fractures with Avandia and Actos
A new study reports that use of thiazolidinedione diabetes drugs, which include Actos and Avandia, may increase the risk of bone fractures 1.5 times, confirming the findings of early studies about the potential risk of bone fractures with Avandia and Actos.
Fosamax Femur Fracture Risk Examined in Medical Journal
A new case report about an unusual Fosamax femur fracture risk indicates that a bone development imbalance may be linked to long-term use of the osteoporosis drug.
Actos and Avandia Fracture Risk Doubled for Women
New research suggests that women who take the diabetes drugs Actos or Avandia could double their risk of bone fractures. When this risk is combined with the already established cardiovascular risks, it will certainly add to the growing debate over whether an Avandia recall should be issued.
