Conference Description
Osteoporosis, DXA, Treatment 2006
June 7, 2006
Largo Diagnostic Clinic
1551 West Bay Drive
Largo, Florida 33770
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CME Credits: 3.0*
Nonrefundable registration fee: $0.
Target Audience: This program is designed for specialists in osteoporosis, endocrinology, rheumatology, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants.
Program Summary:
The program will provide an introduction to bone densitometry and will include an overview of osteoporosis, fracture risk, vertebral fracture assessment and treatment regimens. The revised ISCD Position Statement will be discussed. In addition, a hands-on session will allow for practice applications of the principles of DXA scan interpretation and reporting.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the concept of bone strength and osteoporosis
- Describe the clinical and densitometric definitions of osteoporosis
- Discuss proper techniques for the acquisition and analysis of bone density examinations and the concepts of precision and accuracy
- Identify common mistakes made in densitometry and how to avoid them
- Apply the principles of DXA scan interpretation via hands-on review of actual DXA scans
- List the indications for Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) testing
- Describe how VFA should be performed, interpreted and reported
- Discuss guidelines for therapy and review available pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Agenda:
| 5:30-6:00 pm |
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Registration and Welcome
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| 6:00-8:00 pm |
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Osteoporosis, DXA, Treatment 2006
Harris H. McIlwain, MD |
| 8:00-9:00 pm |
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Demonstration and Practice Applications
Harris H. McIlwain, MD |
Faculty:
Harris H. McIlwain, MD
McIlwain, Silverfield & Burnette, M.D's, P.A.
Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Tampa, Florida
*Continuing Education Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 Prescribed credit hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
This program is supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Procter & Gamble.
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