The Diagnosis and Present Management of Osteoporosis
Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, November 18, 2010
8:00 am
Forchheimer 1st Floor Lecture Hall, Einstein
12:15 pm
Cherhasky Auditorium, Montefiore
Speaker
Ruth Freeman, MD
Ruth Freeman, MD
Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility)
Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
Objectives
After attending this activity, participants will be able to:
Understand risk factors for osteoporosis
Learn the appropriate interpretation for bone density exams for pre and postmenopausal women and men
Become familiar with lifestyle and medications used to prevent and treat osteoporosis
Accreditation
Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.