agenda

This activity is a complimentary CME dinner symposium featuring an expert panel discussing state-of-the-art understanding and management of osteoporosis, utilizing an Interactive Audience Response System. The faculty will address professional practice gaps in knowledge and competence.

This is not an official function/event of the American College of Rheumatology.

The activity is in the Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel,
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

6:30 - 7:00 PM	Registration and Dinner
7:00 - 7:05 PM	Introduction Nancy E. Lane, MD
7:05 - 7:20 PM	Use of the WHO fracture risk algorithm (FRAXTM) in clinical practice Beth Dawson-Hughes, MD
7:20 - 7:35 PM	Pathophysiology of osteoporosis – role of cortical and trabecular bone Stuart L. Silverman, MD, FACP, FACR
7:35 - 8:05 PM	New and emerging treatments – mechanism of action, dosing, safety, efficacy, and implications for care Michael A. Bolognese, MD, FACE
8:05 - 8:30 PM	Moderated interactive panel discussion followed by Q&A