Bridging the Gap: Comprehensive Osteoporosis Care in Primary Practice-Section 1

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Dr. Abhishek Srivastava, an endocrinologist from India, introduces a course on osteoporosis for primary care physicians by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. Despite high prevalence, osteoporosis is often undiagnosed and untreated. This course aims to equip primary care practitioners with practical strategies for osteoporosis management, following the World Health Organization's call to improve non-communicable disease management. Recent advances in osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment have not been widely adopted due to time constraints, limited knowledge, concerns over treatment effectiveness, and adverse drug effects. This educational initiative is supported by MGR. The course covers osteoporosis epidemiology, costs, screening guidelines, individualized management plans, treatment barriers, and assessment of risk factors using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX). Key risk factors include age, menopause, lifestyle habits, and family history. The course underscores the importance of proactive osteoporosis management to prevent fractures and enhance patient care.

Keywords

osteoporosis management

primary care education

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool

endocrinology course

non-communicable disease