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A 52-year-old female asked:

Are strontium ranelate and strontium citrate recognised, beneficial treatments for severe osteoporosis?

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Dr. David Sneidanswered

Endocrinology 43 years experience

Not approved: These two therapies are under investigation, but have not yet been approved in the us.

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