Do you need a drug for osteoporosis?
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Dr. David Slovik, an endocrinologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital, says, "That reduction is likely due in large part to the use of bisphosphonates, along with our ability to diagnose and treat osteoporosis earlier. These medications play an important role in building bone strength and preventing fractures."
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