ArthritisCentral News and Views #3 -- 03/28/05

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DATE : Mon, 28 Mar 2005 20:00:00 -0500
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ArthritisCentral News and Views #3 (11 MB)

• The significance and implications of the FDA's approval of a new once a
  month treatment for osteoporosis called Boniva is discussed


• Background information on the current bisphosphonates Fosamax and Actonel
  is provided. Do you really need to switch? What about new patients recently
  diagnosed with osteoporosis?


• The issue of prolotherapy in osteoarthritis of the knee--a response to
  a subscriber's question.


• The dilemna of unproven forms of treatment and a warning about not spending
  your "hard-earned" money on them.


• Before you get too "desperate," Dr. Rutstein wants you to make
  sure that you have exhausted all approved and beneficial treatments.

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