Analysis of bone activity of jaws using scintigraphy on patients before, during and after treatment with IV bisphosphonates: a retrospective study

Bisphosphonates are non-metabolized compounds with high affinity for bone mineral hydroxyapatite. These compounds are used in diagnosis and treatment of malignancies metastatic to bone. Currently, IV bisphosphonates are used to treat hypercalcemia of malignancy. There are also "off label"...

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Main Author: Handoo, Nidhi Q
Other Authors: Vincent, Steven
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2009
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/240
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1425&context=etd