10th Annual Conference on Osteoporosis

Thursday, February 22, 2007

5:30 pm

Welcome and Wine Tasting Reception
(hosted by Amelia Island Plantation)

6:15

Welcome and Overview of the 10th Osteoporosis Conference Objectives

Dr. Hamdy

6:30

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Have a better understanding of osteonecrosis of the jaw. Identify the relationship between the intake of bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw. Appreciate the difference in patients being treated with bisphosphonates for malignancy as opposed to osteoporosis. Know what should be done to minimize the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. Advise patients.

Dr. Watts

7:15

Adjourn

Friday, February 23, 2007

7:30 am

Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00

The WHO Initiative for Individualizing Osteoporosis Therapy
Recognize the limitations of the T-scores to predict fracture risk and develop a therapeutic strategy. Understand the work done under the aegis of the World Health Organization to develop treatment guidelines.

Dr. Watts

9:00

The Laboratory Work-up
of Low Bone Mass
Appreciate the usefulness and limitations of various laboratory tests in the diagnostic work-up of patients with a low bone mass.

Dr. Laster

10:00

BREAK - VISIT EXHIBITS

10:30

Osteoporosis in Men
Recognize osteoporosis also affects men and be able to diagnose and treat osteoporosis in men.

Dr. Tanner

11:30

Low Bone Mass in
Premenopausal Women
Diagnose, investigate and manage low bone mass in premenopausal women.

Dr. Watts

12:00 pm

Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
Appreciate the usefulness, limitations and potential adverse effects of these procedures. Select patients who are likely to benefit most from these procedures.

Dr. Laster

12:30

Adjourn

Saturday, February 24, 2007

7:00 am

Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

7:30

Pharmacological Management of
Osteoporosis (Part I)
Understand the usefulness, limitations and adverse effect profile of various medications that may be used to manage osteoporosis.

7:30 Introduction

Dr. Hamdy

7:45 Alendronate

Dr. Tanner

8:00 Risedronate

Dr. Holick

8:15 Ibandronate

Dr. Laster

8:30 Zolendronate/pamidronate

Dr. Holick

8:45 Panel Discussion on the Bisphosphonates

Panel

9:00

BREAK - VISIT EXHIBITS

9:30

Pharmacological Management of
Osteoporosis (Part II)

9:30 Raloxifene and Estrogen

Dr. Tanner

10:00 Teriparatide

Dr. Holick

10:15 Combination Therapy

Dr. Laster

10:30 Other Treatment Modalities

Dr. Watts

10:45 Panel Discussion

Panel

11:00

Non-responders to Therapy
Identify common causes of non-response to therapy and the importance of an adequate calcium and vitamin D intake. Develop a management strategy for patients whose BMD does not increase with therapy.

Dr. Holick

11:45

Ask the Professors
An opportunity to ask the Panelists their opinion about a number of issues such as the management of patients with osteoporosis and kidney stones, the controversy regarding calcium and vitamin D, multivitamin supplementation; sunscreen lotions and any other issues from the audience.

Drs. Tanner, Holick, Laster, Watts, and Hamdy

12:15 pm

ADJOURN

Sunday, February 25, 2007

7:30 am

Continental Breakfast

8:00

Our Osteoprosis Score Card:
Disparity of Care

Dr. Hamdy

9:00

Case Studies
Appreciate the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in different scenarios.

Dr. Hamdy

10:00

ADJOURN

ISCD Bone Densitometry Course and Certification Exam Schedule

Thursday, February 22, 2007

7:00 am - 5:15 pm (Technologists end at 4:45, Clinicians end at 5:15)

ISCD Bone Densitometry Course, Day 1 (optional session, additional fees apply)

Friday, February 23, 2007

12:30 - 6:45 pm

ISCD Bone Densitometry Course/Exam, Day 2
(sign-in and box lunch from 12:30 - 1:00, first lecture begins at 1:00. Technologist exam ends at 6:30; Clinicians exam ends at 6:45 pm.)

Saturday, February 24, 2007

ISCD VFA Course (optional session, additional fees apply)

12:30 - 1:00 pm

Registration

1:00 - 6:15 pm

ISCD VFA Course