Topic: Understanding modeling and remodeling of bone
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Dr Katharina Jähn-Rickert, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Speaker: Prof Thomas Levin Geiser Andersen, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
Date & Time: Thursday, 19 December 2024 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available after the event

Registration

This webinar is free and open to everyone with an interest in the field.

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Learning Objectives:

• Histomorphometric characteristics of modeling and remodeling
• Compartment specific differences between the two processes
• Age/Disease dependent alterations

Agenda:

Introduction by Dr Jähn-Rickert (5 min)
Presentation on “Understanding modeling and remodeling of bone” by Prof Andersen (35 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Dr Jähn-Rickert (17 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Dr Jähn-Rickert (3 min)

Accreditation:

The, “Understanding modeling and remodeling of bone” 19/12/2024, organized by European Calcified Tissue Society – ECTS has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®)
for a maximum of 1.0 European CME credit (ECMEC®s).

Topic: Astronaut bone health
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Dr Katharina Jähn-Rickert, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Speaker: Prof Laurence Vico, INSERM, Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
Date & Time: Thursday, 21 November 2024 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available after the event

Registration

This webinar is free and open to everyone with an interest in the field.

Learning Objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will learn about:
1) Skeletal effects upon return from spaceflights and during recovery
2) Current knowledge about mechanisms of actions
3) Ways to improve the countermeasures

Agenda

Introduction by Dr Jähn-Rickert (5 min)
Presentation on “Astronaut bone health” by Prof Vico (37 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Dr Jähn-Rickert (15 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Dr Jähn-Rickert (3 min)

Accreditation

The, “Astronaut bone health” 21/11/2024, Belgium organized by European Calcified Tissue Society – ECTS has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®)
for a maximum of 1.0 European CME credit (ECMEC®s).

Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

How to claim CME credits
Registered attendees that are logged in for the full duration of the live webinar and complete the evaluation form can access the CME Certificate.
Participants will have until 23:59 CEST 21 December 2024 to complete the evaluation form to obtain their credit.

Topic: Stop the fracture: Bone Health in Oncology patients
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Dr Elizabeth Curtis, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Speakers: Dr Claire Higham, Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK
Date & Time: Thursday, 19 September 2024 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available after the event

Registration:

If you are a new visitor and do not have an account on the ECTS eCampus, to register for the webinar you need to complete the following registration form, you will then have an account instantly created on the eCampus and a direct access link will be sent to you!  Multiple fields may be asked/required
1) Click on the “REGISTER HERE”
2) Complete the form

Learning Objectives:

After watching this webinar, participants will learn about:

• To understand the risk for fracture and impact of fracture in patients with cancer
• To explore the reasons for increased fracture risk dependent on treatments received and patient factors
• To review the evidence base and considerations for treatment interventions for bone health in patients with cancer

Agenda:

Introduction by Dr Curtis (3 min)
Presentation on “Stop the fracture: Bone Health in Oncology patients” by Dr Higham (30 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Dr Curtis (25 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Dr Curtis (2 min)

Topic: Bone and cartilage crosstalk
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Dr Petar Milovanovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Speaker: Prof Yves Henrotin, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
Date & Time: Thursday, 22 August 2024 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available after the event

Registration

This webinar is free and open to everyone with an interest in the field.

Learning Objectives

• Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Bone and Cartilage Formation: Participants will delve into the molecular processes involved in the formation and regeneration of bone and cartilage, understanding key players such as growth factors, enzymes, and signaling pathways.
• Interactions between Bone and Cartilage: Attendees will explore the dynamic interplay between bone and cartilage, emphasizing their interdependence and how alterations in one can influence the other.
• Pathophysiology and Diseases of Bone and Cartilage: Attendees will recognize common diseases and disorders related to bone and cartilage, including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms

Agenda:

Introduction by Dr Milovanovic (3 min)
Presentation on “Bone and cartilage crosstalk” by Prof Dr Henrotin (30 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Dr Milovanovic (25 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Dr Milovanovic (2 min)

Accreditation:

The, “Bone and cartilage crosstlalk”22/08/2024, Belgium organized by European Calcified Tissue Society – ECTS has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®)
for a maximum of 1.0 European CME credit (ECMEC®s).

Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

How to claim CME credits
Registered attendees that are logged in for the full duration of the live webinar and complete the evaluation form can access the CME Certificate.
Participants will have until 23:59 CEST 21 September, 2024 to complete the evaluation form to obtain their credit.