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Possible Impact Of Recently Reported Fractures On The Use Of Alendronate | 07-18-2008
Analysis of: Drugs to Build Bones May Weaken Them | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

1. This study may not have a big impact on the prescriptions of alendronate in the short term unless this problem is found to be more wide-spread. With the increased incidence of jaw necrosis reported earlier, physicians will carefully weigh the benefits before starting alendronate. 2. The fractures...

Hypoglycemics will now be hyperscrutinized as monotherapies and maybe even adjuncts. | 06-09-2008
Analysis of: Tight Rein on Blood Sugar Has No Heart Benefit | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

For years pharmacotherapy had been the mainstay of aggressive diabetic control.  With the focus on comprehensive disease management there has been a failure to recognize that blood sugar control alone is actually quite dangerous.  Many of the therapies are potentially toxic with significant...

new osteoporisis medication by AMGEN; Wall Street Journal Article | 04-08-2008
Analysis of: Amgen Drug Helps Bones | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

the first issue for me to wonder about is the mechanism of action, and what type of drug is it?  Is it a biological or bisphosphonate?  What are potential side effects?  Long or short term.  What are the contra-indications?  Can it be used in children with bone metabolism disorders,...

Medicaid Will Have To Adopt New Standards And "Copy" Medicare | 10-11-2007
Analysis of: Medicaid spending jumps sharply | www.usatoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

As stated the Medicaid Systems are going broke. There has been additional stress put on the system. The immigration/alien problems as well as the present economic situations with housing foreclosures. We will see additional forced bundling with medical procedures thusly lowering costs for treatments....

Future Treatment Of Back Pain, A Brief Synopsis | 10-11-2007
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Cost effective treatment of back pain. working within insurance guidelines An older population dealing with increased medical problems. Separating the acute, chronic, traumatic and non-traumatic patients. Unfortunately future guidelines for treatment of lower back pain will be dictated by the insurance...

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