Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
