Publisher's Synopsis
This work provides a state-of-the-art account of current knowledge of the bisphosphonates. It draws together the latest research data and clinical experience in order to provide the reader with an up-to-date perspective on the current therapeutic value of bisphosphonates and their future potential uses.;The significance of bisphosphonates in the management of a wide variety of diseases of bone and metabolism is now widely recognized. This illustrated review should, therefore, be of interest to all clinicians working in this field who wish to keep abreast of developments in this subject.