The Bath County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The once-yearly infusion of zoledronic acid (Reclast) reduced the risk of vetebral, hip, and other fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Dennis M. Black, Ph.D., of the University of California here, and colleagues, reported in the May 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
There are a few different types of medication that can be used to treat osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates. This class of medications, which includes Alendronate (e.g., Fosamax), Ibandronate (e.g., Boniva) and Risedronate (e.g, Actonel), is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in both women and men. Bisphosphonates work by slowing the rate of bone thinning, which can prevent the development of osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fracture in people who already have osteoporosis.