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Osteoporosis
Faculty: Jeffrey Life MD, PhD; Annie Colbert, CPT
Editor: Jeanette Dunn RN, EdD, CNS
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participant should be
able to . . .
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Describe the incidence and pathophysiology of
osteoporosis in both men and women.
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Identify the risk
associated with osteoporosis, including those that cannot be changed,
those that can be changed and medical conditions that are also risk
factors
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Discuss the recent
research, including the controversy surrounding the WHI study findings
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Apply effective preventive and treatment strategies for
persons with osteopenia and osteoporosis
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Release Date:
September 1, 2006
Expiration Date:
January 1, 2009
Disclosure:
Drs. Life and Dunn along with Ms. Colbert disclosed they have no financial
interest in any products or services discussed.
There is
no fee for this activity.
Receiving Credit:
In order to receive your certificate of participation, you should read the
information about this activity, including the disclosure statements, review
the entire activity, take the post-test and complete the evaluation form.
You may then follow the directions to print your certificate of
participation.
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