RCPI Masterclass in Osteoporosis 2006:
A short comprehensive review
Friday 5th May 2006
Osteoporisis is appreciated as being of increasing importance in the health of the individual and the health of the nation with a significant financial and social impact when not managed optimally. The expanding aged population is inevitably associated with an increasing prevalance of osteoporosis. Osteoporisis presents to, and is managed by, several specialties, including those practising in endocrinology, geriatric medicine, orthopaedic surery and rheumatology. . The meeting report includes summaries from the presentations and is a treasure trove of the latest views in the areas addressed for trainee and specialist alike
Faculty:
Dr. T. Joseph McKenna, Convenor
Dr. Brendan Buckley
Dr Malachi McKenna
Dr. Declan Lyons
Dr. Michael Molloy
Dr. David Powell
Dr. Douglas Veale
Speakers:
Dr. Malachi McKenna - Bone Physiology - a basis for understanding osteoporosis
Prof Tahir Masud - Definition and Epidemiology of Osteoporosis
Prof Ignac Fogelman - DXA Bone Scanning
Prof David Powell - Secondary Cases of Thinning of Bones
Prof Declan Lyons - Non-Drug Forms of Treatment i the Management Of Osteoporosis
Dr Eugene McCloskey - Therapeutic Options for Osteoporosis: Bone formation Stimulators
Prof Richard Eastell - Therapeutic Options for Osteoporosis: Anti-Resorptive Agents
Programme
Meeting Report