Opening Session
THURSDAY, March 31, 2016
| 18:30-19:30 | OPENING SESSION |
| 18:30-18:45 | Greetings Ami Ballin, Israel |
| 18:45-19:30 | Pediatric osteoporosis Rolando Cimaz, Italy |
| Capsule | Children with chronic illnesses are at significant risk for bone fragility. Furthermore, when childhood illness interferes with achieving normal peak bone mass, life-long fracture risk is increased. Diagnosing osteoporosis in childhood is complicated by the limitations of current non-invasive techniques. Bisphosphonates have been used to treat secondary osteoporosis in children, but limited experience and potential long-term toxicity warrants caution in routine use. |