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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Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Body plan of an echinoderm, as represented by a sea star.