Osteoporosis, Vitamin D, and Calcium: Myths and Management Part 1
b'Guest: Kurt A. Kennel, M.D. (@KurtKennel)\\xa0\\nHost: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)\\xa0\\nHip fractures have a major impact on our healthcare system with an economic burden estimated to be over $20 billion per year. Due to the increasing age of our population, hip fractures will have an even greater impact. In addition to the economic burden, hip fractures are associated with an increase in mortality and often result in major changes in one\\u2019s lifestyle. As a result, the detection, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis becomes an important health strategy. Today\\u2019s topic is osteoporosis, calcium and vitamin D and to discuss this topic, we\\u2019re joined by Dr. Kurt Kennel, a Mayo Clinic Endocrinologist and specialist in bone metabolism.\\xa0\\nConnect with the Mayo Clinic\\u2019s School of Continuous Professional Development\\xa0online at https://ce.mayo.edu/\\xa0or\\xa0on Twitter @MayoMedEd.'