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  2. Teriparatide - Wikipedia

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    It is an effective anabolic (promoting bone formation) agent [15] used in the treatment of some forms of osteoporosis. [13] [16] Teriparatide is a recombinant human parathyroid hormone analog (PTH 1-34). [13] It has an identical sequence to the 34 N-terminal amino acids of the 84-amino acid human parathyroid hormone. [13]

  3. Odanacatib - Wikipedia

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    Odanacatib (INN; [1] codenamed MK-0822) is an investigational treatment for osteoporosis and bone metastasis. [2] It is an inhibitor of cathepsin K , [ 3 ] an enzyme involved in bone resorption . The drug was developed by Merck & Co.

  4. Zoledronic acid - Wikipedia

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    Zoledronic acid is also indicated for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis; the treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis; the treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis; the treatment of Paget’s disease of bone in men and women. [4] [6]

  5. Memory-boosting supplement Prevagen is a scam ... - AOL

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    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the New York State Attorney General's office, is angling to give a Wisconsin-based supplement company a legal battle it won't soon forget.Their case ...

  6. Bone health - Wikipedia

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    Osteoporosis, a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength and increased risk of fractures, is a major concern in bone health, particularly among older adults. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Maintaining good bone health involves a combination of adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, regular weight-bearing exercise, and avoiding risk factors ...

  7. Bisphosphonate - Wikipedia

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    Long-term treatment with bisphosphonates produces anti-fracture and bone mineral density effects that persist for 3–5 years after an initial 3–5 years of treatment. [2] The bisphosphonate alendronate reduces the risk of hip, vertebral, and wrist fractures by 35-39%; zoledronate reduces the risk of hip fractures by 38% and of vertebral ...

  8. Big Pharma conspiracy theories - Wikipedia

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    This includes concealing effective treatments, perhaps even to the point of intentionally causing and/or worsening a wide range of diseases, in the pursuit of higher profits and/or other nefarious goals. The general public supposedly lives in a state of ignorance, according to such claims. [1] [2]

  9. What is THAAD? The powerful US anti-missile defense ... - AOL

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    The THAAD defense system is one of the US military’s most powerful anti-missile weapons, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at ranges of 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) and with ...