Search for dissertations about: "risedronate"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word risedronate.

  2. 1. Benefits and harms of Bisphosphonates : an observational study

    Author : Jonathan Bergman; Peter Nordström; Miia Kivipelto; Håkan Melhus; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; osteoporosis; fracture; alendronate; risedronate; zoledronic acid; glucocorticoid; mortality; osteonecrosis; register; registry; real-world evidence; epidemiology; Geriatrics; geriatrik; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: Bisphosphonates are first-line treatment for osteoporosis, but osteoporosis is considered an undertreated disease. The general aim of this dissertation was to further study the benefits and harms of bisphosphonates. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pharmacological and hormonal effects on bone with emphasis on osteoporosis : experimental studies in the rat

    Author : Eva Samnegård; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In this thesis influences of some hormones (17beta-estradiol and human parathyroid hormone) and drugs (risedronate and verapamil) on bone were investigated. The effects of verapamil, a phenylalkylamine calcium channel blocker, on bone mass in female and male rats on a low calcium diet were evaluated. READ MORE

  5. 3. Uncemented femoral stems : studies on periprosthetic bone remodelling and prevention of bone loss in total hip arthroplasty

    Author : Olof Sköldenberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Tapered uncemented femoral stems are popular implants in total hip arthroplasty (THA). They are easy to use and excellent long-term results have been reported for patients with primary osteoarthritis of the hip (OA). READ MORE

  6. 4. Uncemented hip arthroplasty in primary and revision surgery : patterns of bone remodelling and options to influence periprosthetic bone loss

    Author : Mats Salemyr; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: The incidence of hip arthroplasty surgery in young and active patients is increasing. Consequently, an increasing number of patients will live with hip prostheses for longer periods of time in the future. READ MORE