
Metabolic Disorders
Zoledronic acid increases BMD and prevents fracture risks in women with osteoporosis
J Int Med Res. 2013 Jun;41(3):697-704. doi: 10.1177/0300060513480917. Epub 2013 May 13483 Chinese women with osteoporosis were randomized to receive one 5mg zoledronic acid (ZOL) intravenous infusion per year or a placebo. This two year study aimed to evaluate the effect of ZOL on fracture risk and bone mineral density. The results demonstrated increased bone mineral density in the total hip, femoral neck and trochanter with ZOL treatment. The overall risk of fracture was significantly reduced, compared to the placebo.
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