title: How do bisphosphonates prevent fractures?
authors.affiliation: Rheumatology Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Tobias
mesh_terms: D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates