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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.
The daily oral drug Evista (raloxifene) prevents and treats osteoporosis by acting like estrogen to protect bones. Estrogen therapy can also prevent osteoporosis by reducing bone loss. Pros: Raloxifene helps lower the risk for spine fractures and also protects women from estrogen-dependent breast cancer.