Bone Health in Patients with Chronic Disease: A Missed Opportunity?

Please join Paula Papanek, PH.D, Director of Sports and Exercise Analytics, Marquette University, as she takes a comprehensive look at bone health in patients with chronic disease with focus on the effects of cancer treatment and the importance of monitoring patients post treatment into survivorship.

Learning Objectives:
1.  Gain an understanding of bone health fundamentals and the overall consequences of osteoporosis.
2.  Identify risk factors and vulnerable populations that are susceptible to bone loss and factures.
3.  Learn strategies to prevent low bone density and why screening are so important, especially in high-risk population.

Takeaways:
1. Identify risk factors to screen for high risk patients.
2. Educate patients on ways to prevent low bone density.

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