IOS Annual Medical Conference 2016 Presentations on VIMEO
The Irish Osteoporosis Society held their
Annual Medical Conference on Saturday 22nd October in TCD.
All areas of Osteoporosis were covered including: vitamin D and the link with genetics; what GP’s can do as they are on the front line of seeing these patient; the significant link with Diabetes.
Professor Bernard Walsh was awarded the Irish Osteoporosis Society Lifetime achievement award for his outstanding work and commitment in the area of Osteoporosis.
To see more images from the event please visit our Facebook page @IrishOsteoporosisSociety
The final conference Agenda can be viewed HERE.
The presentations from the conference are available to view on VIMEO.
These videos need a password so if you would like to view them please email info@irishosteoporosis.ie with your request.
Professor Bernard Walsh,
Director, Mercer's Institute for Research on Ageing, Consultant Physician, MedEL Directorate, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Gerontology, Trinity College Dublin, Director, Bone Health and Osteoporosis Unit, St James's Hospital, Dublin.
Osteoporosis Treatments
Dr. Lina Zgaga,
Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Trinity College Dublin.
Genetics and Vitamin D
Dr. Andrew Jordan,
General Practitioner.
Bone Health in Crisis: What can General Practice do to Help?
Ms. Aoife Ni Eochaigh,
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for women’s health and continence, Galway Clinic.
Advances in Incontinence Care
Mr. Derek Bennett, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Galway Clinic and Mayo General Hospital.
Update on surgical advances of the treatment of hip fractures
Mr. John McCabe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Galway University Hospitals & President of the Irish Spine Society.
Surgical Options for Osteoporosis
Ms. Louise Brent, National Irish Hip Fracture Database Coordinator.
Update on Hip Fracture Database
Dr. Donncha O’Gradaigh, Consultant Rheumatologist, Department of Rheumatology, Waterford Regional Hospital.
Fracture Liaison Services
Ms. Daragh Rodger, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Care of the Older Adult, St Mary's Campus, Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Update on Fall Prevention
Mr. Peter Walshe, Consultant Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon, Department of Otolaryngologist and Cochlear implant department, Beaumont hospital, Dublin 9.
Parathyroid Adenoma and Osteoporosis
Ms. Fiona Pegum, Senior Physiotherapist in Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross, Dublin.
Aquatic Therapy and its Benefits
Dr. Miriam Delaney, Endocrinologist, Metabolic Bone Specialist, NUI Galway, UCHG.
Interpretation of DXA reports
Dr. Joseph Browne, Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, St James Hospital, Dublin.
LVA When and Whom
Dr. Maeve Durkan, Consultant Endocrinologist at the Bon Secours Hospital and Cork Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic.
Diabetes and Osteoporosis
Professor Malachi McKenna, Consultant Endocrinologist, St. Michael’s Hospital & St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Clinical Director Metabolism Laboratory & Director DXA Unit, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, UCD Associate Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University College Dublin.
Paget's Disease
Annual Medical Conference for Health Professionals
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Trinity College Dublin
Click for Conference Agenda 2016
Award Categories
2 x Young Investigator Awards
Best Overall Scientific Abstract
Most Interesting Clinical Case
Best Poster
