Philadelphia, PA - A review of jaw osteonecrosis as a recently described adverse effect of bisphosphonate therapy in the May 16, 2006 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine concludes that most cases ...

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. This finding comes ...

The use of antiresorptive drugs for tumor-related disorders and oral, but not injectable, corticosteroids were associated with an increased risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw among patients with ...

Zometa (zoledronic acid) is a prescription drug used to treat certain cancers and related problems. Zometa can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include nausea and ...

Phase Ib Study of Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab in Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma In a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial, 34 participants with established MRONJ, with a ...

Sexual Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Low-Risk Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: Results From GCIG/CCTG CX.5/SHAPE Trial Comparing Simple Versus Radical Hysterectomy From 8,860 patients ...

Dear Doctors: My mom is 61. She started having hip pain and figured it meant a hip replacement surgery at some point in the future. When she saw her doctor, the tests showed osteonecrosis, and the ...