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• Stopping Zometa Use After Three Years Lowers Risk of Fracture: Study

  December 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Taking a three year drug holiday can decrease the risk of bone fractures, according to the findings of a new study.

• Osteoporosis Drug Femur Fracture Risk Found in New Study

  September 10, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study adds to evidence that some osteoporosis drugs can lead to rare thigh bone breaks.

• Summary Judgment Granted in Lawsuit Over Fosamax Fracture Warnings

  June 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The judge presiding over all Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits has granted summary judgment in a lawsuit over the 2010 warning update, which could put hundreds of additional lawsuits in jeopardy of being dismissed.

• Bisphosphonates Linked To Atrial Fibrillation Risk in New Study

  March 27, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds a link between Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation six years after federal researchers dismissed such a connection.

• Fosamax Fracture Risks Result in Guidance for “Drug Holidays”

  January 17, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The practice of taking holidays from Fosamax and other bone drugs to avoid femur fractures may leave patients vulnerable to other bone breaks, according to the findings of a new study.

• Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuits Continuing, With Several Trials in 2014

  January 9, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  Following settlement of jaw injury claims, Merck continues to face thousands of Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits with trials set to begin in 2014.

• Fosamax Femur Fractures May Have Genetic Component: Study

  November 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  New research suggests that the risk of Fosamax femur fractures may have a genetic component, explaining why some users experience atypical breaks following minimal or no trauma after using the medication.

• Fosamax Bone Problems Stand Out in ISMP Analysis of Adverse Events

  October 22, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds a strong correlation between Fosamax side effects and claims of femur and jaw damage in FDA reports.

• Side Effects of Bisphosphonates Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Study

  October 10, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Fosamax and similar drugs may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.

• Motion for Lone Pine Order In Fosamax Jaw Lawsuits Denied

  August 29, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Merck to whittle down the number of Fosamax lawsuits it could end up facing in courts nationwide after settlement talks fell through.