Osteoporosis Most Recent
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Advances in the understanding of bone biology and the role of the RANK/RANKL/OPG pathway have opened new treatment avenues for osteoporosis.
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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.
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Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou reviewed the results of Phase 3 trials of denosumab, which she described “an exciting new compound” under investigation.
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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