Cortlandt Forum Spotlight - August 2010

August 2010

...on Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis in men: How to treat this condition in the atypical patient

Prevention and treatment guidelines for osteoporosis frequently overlook that the disease can affect men. In fact, men fare much worse than women after a fracture.

Screening for osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially if it results in a hip fracture. Within the year following hip fracture, 12% to 20% of patients die, more than 30% have permanent disabilities, and more than 50% can never live independently again. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis, and an additional 18 million with osteopenia are at risk.

Making the best use of osteoporosis agents

There are changes in the wind for patients with osteoporosis and their clinicians. But don't underestimate currently available therapies.

In the News
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Osteoporosis drugs increase AF risk

Patients who take bisphosphonates for osteoporosis were significantly more likely to experience serious atrial fibrillation, including hospitalization or death, compared with placebo, according to a study.

PPIs: Good for ulcers, bad for the bones

Taking PPIs for several years can significantly raise the risk of osteoporosis-related fracture.

Cause of osteoporosis in celiac patients?

People with celiac disease may develop osteoporosis due to immune-system attacks on bone tissue.

CME SPOTLIGHT

Preventing VTE in the Community: Best Practices for the Establishment & Management of an Outpatient VTE Prevention Program
2.00 / AMA PRA Category 2 Credits™

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Clinical Case
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Compression fractures in a man with osteoporosis

An 83-year-old male with an osteoporotic compression fracture of the second lumbar vertebra (L2), sustained in a fall, complained of continuing pain despite conservative treatment for the past 3 weeks.

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CME SPOTLIGHT

Raising the Bar in GERD Management: Optimizing Acid Control for Every Patient

1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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