Bone medications and steroids linked to increased risk of jaw disease

Bone medications and steroids linked to increased risk of jaw disease

Certain medications used in the treatment of bone conditions, particularly when combined with corticosteroids, may significantly increase the risk of a rare but serious jaw disease.

Common bone drugs may raise risk of serious jaw disease, study finds

A new study from Finland has found that certain medications used to treat bone conditions, especially when combined with corticosteroids, may greatly increase the risk of a rare but serious disease that affects the jaw. The disease, called osteonecrosis of the jaw, involves the breakdown and death of jawbone tissue. While rare, it can lead […] The post Common bone drugs may raise risk of serious jaw disease, study finds appeared first on Knowrid…

Study Links Combined Use of Bone Medications and Corticosteroids to Increased Risk of Jaw Osteonecrosis

A recent study has identified a potential link between […] The post Study Links Combined Use of Bone Medications and Corticosteroids to Increased Risk of Jaw Osteonecrosis first appeared on GeneOnline News. The post Study Links Combined Use of Bone Medications and Corticosteroids to Increased Risk of Jaw Osteonecrosis appeared first on GeneOnline News.