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Link between treating osteoporosis with bisphosphonates and incidence of bone necrosis examined

02-16-2008 · EurekAlert!

On Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m., in Hynes Convention Center Rm. 112, Columbia University's Dr. John Grbic will be part of an AAAS press conference in Boston that focuses on the pharmacology of bisphosphonates, with data supporting the use of BFs therapy in both oncology and non-oncology patients. He will later discuss these findings at a scientific symposia session from 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. in Rm. 206.

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