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1. Bones -- Cancers
   The tracer then travels through the bloodstream and into the bones. A special camera (gamma) takes pictures of the tracer in the bones. This helps show cell activity and function in the bones. Areas that absorb little or no amount of tracer appear as dark or "cold" spots, which may indicate a lack of blood supply to the bone (bone infarction) or the presence of certain types of cancer. Areas of rapid bone growth or repair absorb increased amounts of the tracer and show up as bright or "hot" spots in the pictures. Hot spots may indicate the presence of a tumor, a fracture, or an infection.
2. Bones
   As each Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle declares its styling independence with exclusive components and inspired craftsmanship, the Cross Bones is a bold addition to an already free-spirited family. Many features of the Cross Bones and other Softails are reminiscent of restless riders of the past, whose defiant attitude resonates with those who march to their own beat in any generation.
3. Bones -- Tissue
   Bony tissue is classified as either spongy (trabecular, cancellous) or compact bone, depending on the relative proportions of mineralized and soft tissue; most bones contain both spongy and compact regions. Compact bone and the larger trabeculae of spongy bone contain lamellae. In compact bone... the predominant structural unit is the osteon, or Haversian system. In the osteon, lamellae are arranged as concentric cylinders surrounding a central Haversian canal. This canal contains nerves, connective tissue and blood vessels. The long axis of an osteon is approximately parallel to the major axis of stress, usually the long axis of the bone.
4. Strontium -- Bones
   The most notable side effect of Strontium is mild haematological suppression with a fall in circulating platelet and leukocyte counts recognized in most patients. With usual therapeutic doses, platelets typically fall by 30% and leucocytes by 20%. Clinically significant toxicity is rare... its use is not recommended in patients with severely compromised bone marrow and preliminary platelet count prior to therapy. Progress monitoring at 4-6 weeks following therapy is suggested.
5. Bones -- Bodies
   Bones are multipurpose structures that play diverse, vital roles in vertebrates. They provide a framework for the body, supporting it and giving it shape. They ... provide a surface for the attachment of muscles and act as levers, permitting many complex movements. Many bones protect softer internal organs; for example, skull bones protect the brain, and rib bones form a cage around the lungs and heart. In addition to these structural and mechanical functions, bones also participate in the body’s physiology. They store calcium, a mineral essential for the activity of nerve and muscle cells.
6. Calcium -- Bones
   Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to your bones. Calcium is necessary for many of your body's functions, such as blood clotting and the proper function of nerves and muscles. During the teenage years (particularly ages 11- 15), your bones are developing quickly and are storing calcium so that your skeleton will be strong later in life. Nearly half of all bone is formed during these years. It is important that you get plenty of calcium in your diet because if your body does not get the calcium it needs, it takes calcium from the only source that it has: your bones. This can lead to brittle bones later in life and broken bones at any time.
7. Osteoporosis -- Bones
   Osteoporosis is a serious public health problem. Some 28 million people in the United States are affected by this potentially debilitating disease, which is responsible for 1.5 million fractures (broken bones) annually. These fractures, which are often the first sign of the disease, can affect any bone, but the most common locations are the hip, spine, and wrist. Breaks in the hip and spine are of special concern because they almost always require hospitalization and major surgery; and may lead to other serious consequences, including permanent disability and even death.
8. Cancer -- Cancer Research
   Cancer is usually classified according to the tissue from which the cancerous cells originate, as well as the normal cell type they most resemble. These are location and histology, respectively. A definitive diagnosis usually requires the histologic examination of a tissue biopsy specimen by a pathologist, although the initial indication of malignancy can be symptoms or radiographic imaging abnormalities. Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage. Once diagnosed, cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As research develops, treatments are becoming more specific for different varieties of cancer.
9. Aredia -- Cancers
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10. Zometa -- Cancers
    The safety and effectiveness of Zometa was supported by three large international trials that included more than 3,000 subjects with multiple myeloma, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and other solid tumors. The three trials consisted of a pamidronate-controlled trial in breast cancer and multiple myeloma, a placebo-controlled trial in prostate cancer, and a placebo-controlled trial in other solid tumors. Results demonstrated that Zometa decreased skeletal complications of subjects with multiple myeloma or metastases from solid tumors. In the two placebo-controlled trials, the number of subjects with skeletal events and the time to first skeletal-related event were both decreased compared to placebo.

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