Current medical research and opinion
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This paper discusses the efficacy and safety of alendronate and risedronate in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. ⋯ The evidence derived from the literature, based on strict evidence-based medicine guidelines, suggests that there is long-term efficacy and safety with alendronate and risedronate in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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To describe the glycaemic control, diabetes care and prevalence of complications in youth with type 2 diabetes from the Western Pacific Region. ⋯ The management of type 2 diabetes in youth from the Western Pacific Region varies widely. Hypertension and microalbuminuria were frequent, but not commonly treated. Further investigation into the natural history and risk factors for complications in youth with type 2 diabetes is required to assist in developing evidence based management guidelines.