Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What is the current thinking on the role of estrogens in the development and prevention of osteoporosis? What about the use of the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) called Evista? How does it work? Is it beneficial in fracture prevention? Can it be combined with other treatments? Are there any special side effects that should concern the patient? Is there a place for the use of the intra-nasal spray called Miacalcin in the treatment of osteoporosis? What are side effects of using this medication? What is Forteo and how does it work? Which patients are particularly good candidates to receive this treatment? Why is Forteo limited to two years of treatment only? What is Dr. Marwah's overall assessment of the current status of the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in the United States?

[ Thu, 5 Jan 2006 09:09:23 -0500 ]

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