Rottenstein Law Group Acknowledges Report Claiming Bone Density Retesting Can Be Delayed

(New York, NY, January 31, 2012) The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the severe side effects of the drug Fosamax, has read with interest a report suggesting that patients with normal bone density can postpone retests.
According to an article that appeared recently in the New York Times, a new study reports that “one loss and osteoporosis develop so slowly in most women whose bones test normal at age 65 that many can safely wait as long as 15 years before having a second bone density test.”
The study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is “part of a broad rethinking of how to diagnose and treat the potentially debilitating bone disease that can lead to broken hips and collapsing spines” as reported by Times health writer Gina Kolata. “A class of drugs, bisphosphonates, which includes Fosamax, has been found to prevent fractures in people with osteoporosis. But medical experts no longer recommend the medicines to prevent osteoporosis itself.”
Despite being the most popular osteoporosis treatment on the market, it has been linked to several serious side effects. In 2004, researchers found a causal connection between Fosamax and osteonecrosis of the jaw, a condition that causes the jawbone to literally die because of a lack of blood supply. More recently, there has been a link between Fosamax and low-impact femur fractures experienced from standing height or less. Evidence is mounting that Fosamax and similar drugs prescribed to treat osteoporosis cause a dramatic increase in the risk of this kind of rare fracture to the thigh bone.
As of June 30, 2011, according to Merck, the manufacturer of Fosamax, approximately 1,650 cases, which consist of approximately 2,050 plaintiff groups, had been filed and were pending against the company in both state and federal courts.
The Rottenstein Law Group advises anyone with a friend or family member who has been prescribed Fosamax or another osteoporosis drug to recommend to that person that he or she consult a physician immediately, then speak to a qualified Fosamax lawyer. The Rottenstein Law Group lawyers have a total of more than 25 years of experience fighting for the rights of clients who have suffered harm due to the negligence of powerful corporations.  Affected individuals are advised to keep apprised of the latest news concerning the Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits by checking the Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuit Information Center for updated information. The site is equipped with easy-to-use social media features which will enable users to spread the word about the dangers of Fosamax.
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