Browsing by Subject "Bisphosphonates"
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Bisphosphonate use and risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2013)Aim: A growing body of evidence suggests that bisphosphonates may have chemopreventive potential against colorectal cancer. Our aim was to examine this association through a meta-analysis of observational studies. Methods: ...
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Bisphosphonate-laden acrylic bone cement: Mechanical properties, elution performance, and in vivo activity
(2008)Cemented total hip replacements generally fail after 10-20 years, often due to implant loosening from bone resorption. Bisphosphonates such as zoledronic acid (ZA) and pamidronate (PAM) are potent inhibitors of bone ...
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Effect of a bisphosphonate, disodium pamidronate, on the quasi-static flexural properties of Palacos R acrylic bone cement
(2004)Aseptic loosening is a major complication of joint replacements and is thought to be associated with a heavy macrophage infiltrate in response to wear particles. Bisphosphonates are compounds known to inhibit osteoclastic ...