In this episode, we cover:

• The main classes of medications used to treat osteoporosis
  

• What antiresorptive (anti-catabolic) agents are and when they are used
  

• How bisphosphonates work to reduce bone loss and fracture risk
  

• Which patients are appropriate candidates for bisphosphonate therapy
  

• Common and serious side effects of bisphosphonates
  

• How long patients should remain on bisphosphonate treatment
  

• What a bisphosphonate “drug holiday” is and who may benefit from one
  

• How to approach patients with inadequate response or treatment failure
  

• An introduction to denosumab as an alternative antiresorptive therapy

Host: Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin

Guest: Joseph Shaker, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

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In this episode, we cover:-The role of nutrition in maintaining bone health-How to approach calcium intake from diet and supplements-Key considerations for vitamin D use in clinical practice-Common misconceptions surrounding supplements and bone health-The importance of weight-bearing exercise and physical activity-Strategies to improve balance, reduce falls, and prevent fractures-Lifestyle factors that influence bone strength and fracture risk*This episode will cover content for the next two weeks of ENDO BITES*Host: Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine Medical College of WisconsinGuest: Joseph Shaker, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share ENDO BITES with colleagues and learners—and join us as we build endocrine confidence, one bite at a time.Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of affiliated institutions.

In this episode, we cover:

• What defines a fragility fracture and how fracture risk changes with age
  

• The most common osteoporotic fractures and why they matter
  

• How vertebral fractures present clinically—and why they’re often missed
  

• The short- and long-term consequences of hip fractures
  

• Why obtaining a thorough fracture history is critical
  

• How fracture context matters: traumatic vs minimal-trauma fractures
  

• How to think about fractures of the toes and feet in risk assessment

Host: Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin

Guest: Julia Shariff, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of affiliated institutions.