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    Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Therapy for Clinical Laboratorians

     

  • Description

    This is a program to introduce the learner to the pathophysiology of osteoporosis as well as the scope of the problem. The evaluation of osteoporosis will be reviewed, as well as, ways to prevent and treat osteoporosis to improve bone strength and prevent fractures. Management and serial monitoring will be discussed. Finally, illustrative cases will assemble this information into a complete picture.

  • Target Audience

    This activity is intended for clinical and scientific laboratory professionals, physician - scientists who have an interest in thyroid disease.

  • Learning Objectives

    After completing the activity, the participant should be better able to:

    • Discuss the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and disease states that contribute to it.
    • Predict the best ways to use markers of bone turnover in the evaluation of osteoporosis.
    • Recall indications to begin treatment and ways to evaluate the effects of treatment.

    Instruction Level: Intermediate

  • Speaker

    Laura E. Ryan, MD
    Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinical
    Center for Women's Health
    Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    Columbus, Ohio

  • Duration

    1.0 hour

  • Release and Expiration Dates

    Release Date: August 15, 2025
    Expiration Date: August 15, 2027

  • Disclosures

    The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity.

    Laura E. Ryan, MD
    - Speaker's Bureau: Amgen, Ascendis

  • P.A.C.E.® Accreditation

    QuidelOrtho is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

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  • Medium Used

    This program has been made available online.

  • Commercial Support Statement

    This activity is provided by the QuidelOrtho Corporation.

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