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AUSTRALIA’S MOST POPULAR WEBCASTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Vitamin D & Bone Health

FREE MINI COURSE – 120 MINS OF CPD

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This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sanofi .

THIS EXCLUSIVE MINI-COURSE FEATURES FOUR HIGH-QUALITY, PRESENTATIONS THAT PROVIDE LATEST PRACTICE, EVIDENCE-BASED UPDATES FROM AUSTRALIA'S LEADING VITAMIN D EXPERTS!

Osteoporosis and the Role of Fracture Liaison Services: 30 mins

Klaus SommerEndocrine Clinical Nurse Consultant, Concord Hospital, Sydney

In this nurse led presentation a multi-disciplinary outline of osteoporosis is discussed. Osteoporosis is a major public health issue due to its prevalence and is characterized by both low bone mineral

density (BMD) and micro-architectural deterioration, increased bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk.

Vitamin D: Bones and Beyond: 30 minsChristian GirgisEndocrinologist; Senior Lecturer, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney

Osteoporosis in adults is often multifactorial. It’s prevention and treatment relies on optimising physical activity, reducing exposure to medications that impair bone, and ensuring adequate nutrition that

include calcium and vitamin D. This talk will highlight the effects of calcium and vitamin D in the adult skeleton and will also touch on the extra-skeletal effects of vitamin D that has been gaining increasing interest in recent years.

Vitamin D, Coronavirus, and other Non-Bone Diseases: 30 mins

Prof Peter Ebeling AOEndocrinologist, Head of the Department of Medicine, Monash Health

Scientifi c research is steadily revealing the role that this important substance potentially plays in modulating chronic disease. Recently, the importance of Vit D has been revealed regarding susceptibility

to respiratory tract infections and hence Covid 19. There are even possible links with regard to cancer risk. Prof Ebeling is a leading expert on Vit D, he will describe some of the fascinating evidence and clinical implications.

Can I Get Enough Vitamin D from Diet Alone?: 30 minsMelanie McGriceFertility and Prenatal Dietitian; Media Spokesperson, Dietitian’s Association of Australia

Throughout life, vitamin D plays an important role in skeletal and possibly extra-skeletal health. This talk will highlight the dietary requirements not only of vitamin D,

but other important dietary factors to ensure optimal bone health in childhood and adult life.

FREE ACCESS! Availableuntil 30th

August