Fall Prevention More Effective Than Drugs in Preventing Hip Fractures: Study
Researchers say preventing falls will do more to prevent hip fractures in the elderly than medication.
Tag Archives: Fosamax Fracture
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Lawsuits Over Fosamax Fractures Prior to Sept. 2010 Dismissed
A federal judge has ruled that some Fosamax fracture cases are preempted by federal law and has thrown them out.
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Fosamax Fracture Risks Result in Guidance for “Drug Holidays”
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…
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Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuits Continuing, With Several Trials in 2014
Following settlement of jaw injury claims, Merck continues to face thousands of Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits with trials set to begin in 2014.
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Fosamax Bone Problems Stand Out in ISMP Analysis of Adverse Events
A new study finds a strong correlation between Fosamax side effects and claims of femur and jaw damage in FDA reports.
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Side Effects of Bisphosphonates Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Study
Fosamax and similar drugs may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.
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Motion for Lone Pine Order In Fosamax Jaw Lawsuits Denied
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.
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Fosamax Lawsuits Continue Against Merck Over Fractures and Jaw Injuries
After more than seven years of litigating Fosamax lawsuits, there is no end in sight for Merck, who may soon trials nationwide.
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Fosamax Lawsuit Dismissed Based on FDA Rejection of Label Change
A federal judge has ruled some Fosamax lawsuits are preempted because the FDA rejected a label change in 2009 about femur fractures.
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Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuit
Following more than three weeks of trial, in what was the first complete Fosamax femur fracture lawsuit to go to court, a New Jersey jury has returned a defense verdict…
