New Issues
in Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
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Introduction A growing international focus on women's health research has led to many significant advances affecting clinical practice. Understanding these advances is increasingly important to clinicians who provide healthcare services for women. Osteoporosis frequently is a "silent" disease often showing no outward signs of its presence but nevertheless having a great impact on the health and well-being of postmenopausal women. The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is now a major area of clinical research. This presentation will discuss several emerging issues in skeletal health, including new data on the risks associated with osteoporosis, current and future therapies, and the evolving relationship between bone mineral density measurements and fracture risk. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Target Audience FELICIA COSMAN, MD Dr. Felicia Cosman is a graduate of Cornell University and Stony Brook Medical School. She received her internal medicine training and completed her endocrinology fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. In 1988, she came to Helen Hayes Hospital, where she has been an osteoporosis specialist, clinical scientist, and Medical Director of the Clinical Research Center. Her research has included studying the causes of osteoporosis and how estrogen and SERMs work in clinical models as treatments for the disease. She is also studying experimental treatments for osteoporosis, including parathyroid hormone, and etiologies of stress fractures in military cadets. Dr. Cosman is the recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as well as from several pharmaceutical companies. She has served as Clinical Director for Clinical Medicine at Columbia University since 1997 and also serves on the Editorial Board of Osteoporosis International. Sponsored by the Pragmaton Office of Medical Education Supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company Physician Accreditation Statement The
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Offering This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials. This activity has been reviewed by the Pragmaton Office of Medical Education Physisian and Pharmacist Advisory Boards, and they have determined that participants are eligible for 1 hour of credit. Pragmaton
Office of Medical Education Faculty Disclosure Policy Felicia
Cosman, MD Pragmaton Office of Medical Education Mission Statement Our mission is to promote excellence in continuing professional medical education by developing and implementing activities that meet national and regional healthcare needs. In these objective and fair balanced activities, we strive to transfer new knowledge and skills into the clinical setting, improve professional practice, and enhance patient care. Areas of expertise include women's health, cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, endocrinology, and ophthalmology. Because of the scope and content of programming, the Pragmaton Office of Medical Education develops a variety of multidisciplinary activities for primary and specialty care physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals. Methods of educational delivery include live presentations, self-study materials, and interactive electronic media including the use of the Internet. In addition, the Pragmaton Office of Medical Education has established collaborative relationships with nonaccredited providers who share our mission in meeting national and regional healthcare needs. The Pragmaton Office of Medical Education, under the guidance of both a Physician and Pharmacist Advisory Board, is supported by Pragmaton's senior management and receives support and commitment from healthcare companies. |
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