The need in the osteoporosis “medicine cabinet” is for more bone formation medicines since Forteo is the only available medicine for targeting osteoblasts, the bone building cells. Research on how cells communicate with one another led to the identification of a complex system of messengers, called the Wnt signaling pathway, which plays a central role… Read more
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EU Panel Recommends Suspending Use of Strontium Ranelate for Osteoporosis
Strontium ranelate (marketed as Protelos® or Osseor®) is a medicine used in other parts of the world, but it is not approved for use in the US. Nevertheless, some patients in the US end up seeking sources for this medicine as alternatives to the current FDA-approved drugs for osteoporosis and may be taking this medicine.… Read more