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Study examines loop diuretic use and fractures in postmenopausal women

The use of loop diuretics does not appear to be associated with changes in bone mineral density, falls or fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a report in the January 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of ...

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Popular diabetes drugs associated with fractures in type 2 diabetic patients

Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's ...

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created Jul 29, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Rethinking guidelines for treating high blood pressure: Variability is a risk factor too

Hypertension is the most prevalent treatable risk factor for stroke. One in two adults are affected by it, and the risk of being hypertensive during a lifetime is about 90%. Despite this, the underlying mechanisms by which ...

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created Mar 11, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Diuretics associated with bone loss in older men

Older men who take loop diuretics, commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension, appear to have increased rates of hip bone loss than men who are not taking this medication, according to a report in the April ...

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created Apr 14, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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