Learning objectives • The definition, diagnosis, and staging of osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ). • Factors increasing the risk of ONJ. • Developing a management plan tailored to individual circumstances…
Learning objectives • Recognize the symptoms and presentation of atypical femoral shaft fractures (AFF). • Understand the pathophysiology of AFF and the role of antiresorptive medication. The case study Reason…
Teriparatide/abaloparatide—Part I: Differences and similarities Learning objectives • Pharmacologic profile: efficacy and adverse effects of teriparatide and abaloparatide. • Teriparatide and abaloparatide: differences and similarities. • Impact of recent label…
Learning objectives • Understand bone turnover, its various components, and how they can be manipulated. • Recognize the role of sclerostin and romosozumab in bone turnover. • Identify patients who…
Learning objectives • Raloxifene: Therapeutic profile: efficacy and adverse effects. • Estrogen/progesterone: uses, limitations, adverse effects. The case study Reason for seeking medical help Mrs. KA, 65-year-old woman is concerned…
Learning objectives • Appreciate the mode of action of denosumab, its efficacy, and adverse effects. • Develop a management strategy to follow up patients on denosumab. The case study Reason…
Learning objectives • “Drug holidays” refer to the discontinuation—temporary or permanent—of bisphosphonate therapy following a 3- to 5-year period of continuous therapy whether oral or IV. • Determine whether to…
Learning objectives • Osteoporosis is silent until a fracture is sustained. • Osteoporosis is underdiagnosed and undertreated. • The pharmacologic profile of zoledronic acid: efficacy and adverse effects. The case…
Learning objectives • Evaluation of patients on long-term bisphosphonate therapy for drug resistance. • Recognize lifestyle habits that can interfere with bisphosphonate efficacy. The case study Reasons for seeking medical…
Learning objectives • Evaluation of patients on long-term antiresorptive therapy. • When and how to discontinue long-term bisphosphonate therapy. The case study Reasons for seeking medical help • VP is…
