Parathyroid Hormone and Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein Analogs in Osteoporosis Therapy Abstract Purpose—To review the efficacy and optimal use of parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone-related protein analogs in osteoporosis treatment. Recent findings—The parathyroid hormone analog teriparatide, a potent stimulator of bone remodeling, increases hip and spine bone mineral density and reduces the risk of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in postmenopausal...