Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a new disease, partly caused by bisphosphonates. It is commonly assumed that the bisphosphonates somehow cause cell death (osteocyte necrosis) within the jawbone, which makes it prone to chronic infection. In this article, an alternative pathogenetic theory is suggested,...
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Osteonecrosis is a condition where the bone tissues die as there is no blood supply. Osteonecrosis affects any bone of the body, but mostly it is on the end of long bones. For example, we have osteonecrosis of the jaw.Answer and Explanation: Become a Study.com member to unlock this answe...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to present the current concept of bone quality based on the proposal by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and some of the cellular and molecular factors that affect bone quality. Study selection: This is a literature review which focuses on collagen,...
Denosumab is licensed in the UK for the prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women and the prevention of skeletal-related events (SRE) in adults with bone metastases. The presence of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients receiving non-bisphosphonate antiresorptives has led to the ...
For example, Bisphosphonates, commonly used to prevent bone loss, could have side effects like heartburn, nausea, and even osteonecrosis of the jaw in rare cases. Moreover, the convenience and costs of treatment should also be considered. Availability of certain treatments and financial resources ...
Court cases began to be filed in 2004 against Merck (the Monsanto of the pharmaceutical industry) as research began to prove that Fosamax causes jaw bone death, or more technically, osteonecrosis of the jaw. More lawsuits began to arrive with complaints of femur fracturs, 'dead jaw syndrome'...
It’s rare, but both the pills and the IV may cause two other issues: Taking these medicines for more than 3-5 years may increase your risk of a break in your thighbone. You may getosteonecrosisof the jaw (this is when your jawbone doesn’t heal after you have atoothpulled or somet...
This review provides insights into some of the adverse effects of BPs, such as gastric irritation, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femoral fractures, esophageal cancer, atrial fibrillation, and ocular inflammation. In conclusion, this review covers the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of action ...
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