ISCD Learning
Bariatric Surgery and Bone Loss
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Activity approved for up to 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Activity Expires September 14, 2025
Activity Description
Clinical impact and management of the effects bariatric surgery has on bone.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the variable impact of different bariatric procedures on bone metabolism.
- Define fracture risk after bariatric surgery.
- Review clinical recommendations for management of skeletal health after bariatric surgery.
Instructions:
Clinicians and Technologists are required to answer a set of online test questions following the review of the video and will have up to three attempts to answer questions correctly before losing credit for the activity. Once the activity test has been passed (75% or higher), you will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then be allowed to claim credit and print certificates.
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On-Demand/ Enduring Material Cancellation
Purchases of on-demand or enduring educational materials are non-refundable.
On-Demand/Enduring Material Program Changes or Cancellations
ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, and/or the location/method of offering. All program fees will be refunded if a program is canceled unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program.
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update
This activity was most recently reviewed and released on September 16th, 2024.
Elaine W. Yu, MD, MMSc
Associate Professor
Harvard Medical School Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital
Elaine W. Yu, MD, MMSc is Associate Professor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a physician-investigator in the Endocrine Unit of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She is Chen Institute MGH Research Scholar 2023-2028 and the Director of the MGH Bone Density Center. Dr. Yu is the Principal Investigator of NIH-funded studies investigating the pathophysiology and treatment of skeletal fragility due to bariatric surgery and diabetes and is further examining health disparities in osteoporosis. Dr. Yu has been honored as a Fellow of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), is on the editorial boards of Bone and the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research and is serving in leadership roles within the ASBMR and Endocrine Society. Dr. Yu’s passion is to advance a bone and metabolism research program focused on rigorous scientific principles and team science, and to promote clinical excellence in osteoporosis care.
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All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Purchase of on-demand or enduring educational materials are non-refundable.
Course Changes or Cancellations
ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program and change the dates of the offering. All program fees will be refunded if a program is canceled unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program.