Osteoporosis: Disease management in post-menopausal women

This case series has been developed with the assistance of Professor Serge Ferrari (Head of the Division of Bone Diseases, Geneva University Hospital & Faculty of Medicine, Switzerland). This activity was supported by UCB (review of content and funding).

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All characters and events depicted in this patient case simulation are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This activity is intended only for healthcare professionals registered to practice in Europe. To proceed, please confirm that you are a healthcare professional practicing in Europe.

Modules

• A 76-year-old woman with osteoporosis and cardiovascular risk factors

• A 60-year-old woman with very high risk of fracture