Grand Rounds - June 4, 2021
"Osteoporosis Update"
Speaker: Robin K. Dore, MD. Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA.
Objectives
- Examine the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoporosis in men and women.
- Identify the contributing factors associated with osteoporosis, assess osteoporotic prevention strategies.
- Review t-score diagnosis and current screening options for osteoporosis.
- Evaluate non-pharmacologic and current pharmacologic therapies recommended for best outcomes.
- Differentiate between osteopenia and osteoporosis.
- Identify populations (age, gender, and ethnicity) at higher risk for osteoporosis.
Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals
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