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The Motley Fool October 8, 2007 Billy Fisher	Wheeling and Dealing at Wyeth A busy day at Wyeth. The company plans to submit a New Drug Application to the FDA, and acquires biopharmaceutical firm Haptogen.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2009 Brian Orelli	Them's the Breaks for Lilly The drugmaker cuts its losses after a disappointing trial on an osteoporosis drug.
American Family Physician October 1, 2004 Thomas M. Zizic	Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures Of the drugs that have been approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, the bisphosphonates (risedronate and alendronate) are most effective in reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures.
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The Motley Fool June 2, 2010 Brian Orelli	Little Surprise. Big Stock Move. Investors like Amgen's early approval;shares are up 9% today, well ahead of the overall market.
The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 Brian Lawler	A Wing and a Prayer for Amgen Amgen announces data from its top pipeline drug candidate. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool August 30, 2010 Brian Orelli	Pipeline Checkup: Merck Has Potential The Schering-Plough acquisition has seemed to help.
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The Motley Fool May 13, 2005 Karl Thiel	Boning Up on New Drugs Are new osteoporosis therapies compelling investments, or is the field too crowded?
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BusinessWeek June 21, 2004 Catherine Arnst	Guard Your Bones Osteoporosis is one of the biggest health risks facing older women. What can be done to help prevent this disease?
The Motley Fool January 25, 2011 Brian Orelli	2 Keys to Amgen's Continued Success Prolia and Xgeva have to perform.
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American Family Physician April 1, 2003 Campion & Maricic	Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures.
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