Education Topical Modules - American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Bone Biopsy and Histomorphometry In Humans

Apr 11, 2024 | Program

The topical learning module addressing ‘Bone Biopsy and Histomorphometry in Humans’ includes a chapter from the Primer textbook and a recorded webinar. Two original research articles are suggested, each an example of research involving human bone biopsy and histomorphometry. An additional article is included that proposes specific technical approaches and applications.

Diabetes and Skeletal Health: Clinical and translational research

Nov 14, 2024 | Last Reviewed Oct 24, 2024 | Program

The topical learning module addressing ‘Diabetes and Skeletal Health’ in humans includes a chapter from the Primer textbook, a recorded webinar, and a clinical case workshop. Three original research articles are suggested, each an example of research on individuals with diabetes.

Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune Albright Syndrome

Apr 11, 2024 | Last Reviewed Oct 25, 2024 | Program

The topical learning module addressing ‘Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune Albright Syndrome’ includes a chapter from the Primer textbook, a review article, and three original research articles representing perspectives from animal models, from the clinic, and from epidemiology.

Hypophosphatasia in Adults

Nov 14, 2024 | Last Reviewed Nov 14, 2024 | Program

The topical learning module addressing ‘Hypophosphatasia in Adults’ includes a chapter from the Primer textbook and a recorded webinar. Two JBMR articles are suggested: the first is a research article on patient-reported quality of life, and the second is a review on clinical assessment and treatment of hypophosphatasia.

Hypophosphatemic Rickets: From Bench to Bedside

Apr 11, 2024 | Last Reviewed Oct 29, 2024 | Program

This module on “Hypophosphatemic Rickets: From Bench to Bedside: covers translational and clinical content about hypophosphatemic rickets and the molecular mechanisms underlying these disorders. The module includes two chapters from the Primer textbook and two recorded webinars on XLH. Four original research articles from JBMR are suggested, addressing serum FGF23 cutoff values to be employed in the diagnosis of hypophosphatemic disorders; effects of iron replacement in iron-deficient patients with autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets; effects of burosumab in adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia; and bone material properties after burosumab treatment.