30th April 2024

A 70-year-old woman goes to her GP following a DXA scan to assess her bone mineral

A 70-year-old woman goes to her GP following a DXA scan to assess her bone mineral density. The result shows a bone mineral density T-score of -2.6. She has a history of chronic kidney disease from poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Her recent eGFR is 24 mL/min/1.73 m² (>60). Her GP suggests a denosumab injection for her osteoporosis.

What is the mechanism of action of Denosumab?

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