CME Activity Credit Expired

Although osteoporosis is a treatable condition, it is currently under-diagnosed and under-treated. New strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease are sorely needed, as osteoporosis represents a serious public health burden, particularly among postmenopausal women. Approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer an osteoporotic fracture each year, and this number is likely to rise as the US population ages.

This CME webcast will focus on diagnostic strategies and assessment of risk factors for osteoporotic fracture. Specifically, faculty will discuss the relationship of bone turnover, age, and BMD to fracture risk; the differing material and structural properties of trabecular and cortical bone; and the effects of osteoporosis drugs on bone properties. Additionally, information will be provided on the role of vitamin D in neuromuscular and bone health, the WHO absolute fracture risk estimation paradigm, and limitations of the T-score in diagnosis and treatment. You will receive practical guidance and up-to-date information to assist you in improving the bone health of your patients. Don't miss this important event!

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:

• Describe the differences in the physiology between trabecular and cortical bone
• Assess the impact of bone turnover, age, and BMD on relationship to fracture risk in trabecular and cortical bone
• Understand the differences in material and structural properties of trabecular and coritcal bone and how they influence fracture outcome
• Assess the differences in efficacy of bisphosphonates on properties of cortical bone
• Discuss the pitfalls of current diagnostic strategies for Osteoporosis
• Understand the benefits of the new World Health Organization absolute fracture risk project
• Understand the skeletal and neuromuscular effects of Vitamin D
• Discuss current trends in Vitamin D prescription for Osteoporosis

Target Audience

Rheumatologists, endocrinologists, and other specialists who treat patients at risk for osteoporosis.

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Accreditation

The Potomac Center for Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Potomac Center for Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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