Medical News Summary: Osteoporosis risk defined for degenerative disease treatment being developed

About: Osteoporosis risk defined for degenerative disease treatment being developed
Date: 16 December 2004
Source: Medical News Today
Medical News Summary (summary of medical news story as reported by Medical News Today): Researchers have warned that caspase-3 inhibitors may negatively affect bone mineral density. This compound is currently being developed as a potential treatment for degenerative disease. Its use should be avoided in postmenopausal women due to the possible effect on bone density and hence increased risk of osteoporosis.
URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=17876
Related Disease Topics: Osteoporosis, Loss of bone mineral density, Degenerative disease

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• Risk and loss of bone mineral density

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