Meet the Professor
Steven Cummings
Long term use of bisphosphonates. Is it
safe? When to stop? Who should continue?
Topics to be covered
- Concerns about long-term use of bisphosphonates
- Results of the FLEX trial: 10 years use of alendronate
- Who benefits from 10 years of alendronate?
Educational goals
- To familiarize participants with biological reasons why long term
suppression of remodeling may weaken bone
- To understand the findings and implications of the FLEX trial for
clinical practice
Target Audience
- Health care providers who are interested in long term care of patients
with osteoporosis
- Clinical scientists interested in the effects of suppression of bone
resorption.
Teaching methods
To include case presentation and discussion of management
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