Osteoporosis Most Recent
In her introduction to a panel of speakers discussing new horizons in the treatment of osteoporosis, incoming Canadian Geriatrics Society President Dr. Angela Juby first encouraged listeners to recall the definition of osteoporosis.
Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou reviewed the results of Phase 3 trials of denosumab, which she described “an exciting new compound” under investigation.
Le message principal du Dr Earl Bogoch a porté sur l’importance de déterminer et de traiter l’ostéoporose après une fracture de fragilité, afin de prévenir de futures fractures, surtout celles de la hanche.
Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are the hallmark of osteoporosis, yet two-thirds of all VCF remain undiagnosed and untreated.
Successful management of osteoporosis includes nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies, aimed at fracture prevention.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
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MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
