We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease which causes your bones to become brittle and fragile, making them prone to breaks and fractures.
Alendronic Acid slows down the rate at which old bone is lost. This reduces your risk of broken bones and fractures.
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For women who are past the menopause and have already had a vertebral fracture, research suggests that the benefits of Alendronic Acid vary with age:
For women who are past the menopause and are at risk, but have not yet had a fracture, research suggests that the benefits of Alendronic Acid vary according to age:
You can discuss with your health professional the possible side effects and other risks AlendronicAcid might have.
side-effects are unwanted affects that can happen to your body when taking a medicine.
Not everyone will get side-effects. These usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects persist or worry you.
The most common side-effects of Alendronate, affecting less than 1 in 10 people, are:
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