Fragility Fractures in Focus podcasts

The Fragility Fractures in Focus podcast series by UCB is TARGETED AT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS with the intention of exploring scientific advancements and providing a platform for peer-to-peer discussion on the topic of osteoporosis.

All currently available episodes are listed below, and you can subscribe to the series on Spotify to catch all episodes as they’re released.

From Bench to Bedside: Integrating Research and Patient Perspectives into Practice

In this episode, “From Bench to Bedside: Integrating Research and Patient Perspectives into Practice”, our host, Cesar Libanati, Senior Consultant in Medical Affairs at UCB, welcomes John Carey, Professor and Consultant Rheumatologist, University of Galway, Ireland. They delve into the growing body of research emphasizing the critical role of secondary fracture prevention, particularly in patients with osteoporosis or other bone health issues. The discussion focuses on the latest evidence supporting proactive interventions and strategies that healthcare professionals can implement to optimize post-fracture care pathways, reducing the risk of subsequent fractures and improving long-term patient outcomes.

Closing the gap: It’s make or break for post-fracture care
 

In this episode, “Closing the gap: It’s make or break for post-fracture care”, host, Cesar Libanati, Senior Consultant in Medical Affairs at UCB, welcomes Professor of Osteoporosis and Adult Rare Bone Diseases, University of Oxford, Kassim Javaid and patient representative, Jennifer Fraser, to discuss the importance of secondary fracture prevention and solutions healthcare professionals can implement to optimize post-fracture care pathways.

This Time, It’s Personal

In this episode, “This Time, It’s Personal”, host, Cesar Libanati, Head of Medical External Affairs at UCB, welcomes Professor of Metabolic Bone Disease and Consultant Rheumatologist at NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, University of Cambridge, Dr Ken Poole, to discuss how personalization of fracture risk assessment and osteoporosis management, supported by digital technology, has the potential to optimize outcomes for patients.

Power to the Patient

In this episode, “Power to the Patient”, host, Cesar Libanati, Head of Medical External Affairs at UCB, welcomes Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Zoe Paskins from Keele University to discuss patient-centred care and how it supports people to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make informed decisions on their own health.

Breaking the Fracture Cycle

This episode, “Breaking the Fracture Cycle”, focuses on improving the prevention of secondary fractures, the progression of osteoporosis and the role of fracture liaison services (FLS) in advancing patient care. To discuss this, host Cesar Libanati, Head of Medical External Affairs at UCB, welcomes renowned expert Dr. Maria Talla, Glasgow University, UK.

Predicting the Future of Osteoporosis

This episode, “Predicting the Future of Osteoporosis”, focuses on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals when evaluating fracture risk and the role of optimized treatment strategies in improving outcomes for patients. In this episode, host, Cesar Libanati, Head of Medical External Affairs at UCB, welcomes renowned experts Prof. Bente Langdahl, Aarhus University, Denmark, and Prof. Richard Eastell, University of Sheffield, UK.

Note

These educational podcasts have been fully sponsored by UCB and the content does not necessarily reflect the views of UCB. As a pharmaceutical company, UCB adheres to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) Code of Practice.