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World Osteoporosis Day is the occasion to raise public awareness through the media, and to call on health authorities to reduce the costly burden of fragility fractures in their countries. IOF President Professor Cyrus Cooper stated:
�As experts in the field we join our patient advocates in urging global action. A pervasive treatment gap is leaving even the most high-risk patients unprotected against fractures. An individual who has already had one fragility fracture is highly vulnerable to further fractures, with a five times greater risk of another fracture within the first year. Yet approximately 80% of these patients are neither identified nor treated for the underlying cause, osteoporosis.�
It's time for action! Here�s what you can do to support the global campaign:
> Sign the IOF Global Patient Charter and add your voice to the call for the rights of all people with osteoporosis to timely diagnosis, management and long-term care.
> Visit www.worldosteoporosisday.org to download a wealth of resources and information on the disease, including posters, the new 2nd Edition of the IOF Compendium of Osteoporosis and the �That�s Osteoporosis� leaflet, available in nine languages.
> Share the link to the new IOF OSTEOPOROSIS RISK CHECK � available in 13 languages to date, with a total of 33 languages planned.
> Learn about Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) through our Capture the Fracture� programme. If you already have an FLS, be sure to join the programme and help to grow the global FLS community.
> Submit information about any World Osteoporosis Day events you have held or are still planning.
Let�s all work together towards a world where seniors can enjoy healthy mobility, without broken bones due to osteoporosis.
#worldosteoporosisday
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The 206 : October 2019 - International Osteoporosis Foundation
EARN UP TO 18 EACCME CREDITS AT THE WORLD CONGRESS
Register now for WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 in Barcelona to hear about new clinical advances and research in the field. The Congress has been accredited by the EACCME� with 18 European CME credits (can be converted to AMA credits).
The early-registration deadline is coming up on December 3 � don�t miss it!
>>> REGISTER NOW
NEW IOF RISK CHECK TO BE AVAILABLE IN 34 LANGUAGES
The newly launched IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check is now available online in 13 languages, with another 21 languages planned by the end of the year. For World Osteoporosis Day, press releases were issued worldwide and a social media campaign was carried out. IOF thanks all members who have assisted with reviews of the translations to date.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
IOF COURSE
Skeletal Rare Disorders, SINGAPORE • Nov 9-10, 2019
MEET THE EXPERT ONLINE 2019
Treatment: special situations • Oct 31, 2019
(>>> Portuguese)
Treatment: what�s on the horizon? • Nov 26, 2019
(>>> Spanish)
• Nov 28, 2019
(>>> Portuguese)
CNS
XXXVI AAOMM Annual Meeting
• Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2019
3rd Argentine Densitometry Course SAO-AAOMM
• Nov 2, 2019
FEBRASGO OP Update Course/58thBrazilian Gynecology & Obstetrics Cong.
• Nov 15, 2019
SICOT 40th Orthopaedic World Congress
• Dec 4 - 7, 2019
NEW EDITION OF THE IOF COMPENDIUM OF OSTEOPOROSIS
The latest edition highlights alarming increases in dependency ratios for older people and the burden of the disease, and outlines global priorities for fracture prevention. In a press release, IOF�s President stated: �The dependency ratios clearly show that maintaining mobility and independence in older populations is increasingly a matter of necessity.�
>>> READ MORE
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY A GREAT SUCCESS
A record 260 events and campaigns have taken place in 57 countries to mark World Osteoporosis Day! Social media was abuzz with #WorldOsteoporosisDay and IOF�s press release alone reached an audience of more than 2 billion people. We thank campaign partners, Medtronic, Sunsweet, Sandoz and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare for their support.
>>> READ MORE
IOF CNS WITH 250 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN 100 NATIONS!
Wonderful news! IOF�s Committee of National Societies (CNS) is growing in number and global representation: the latest member, the Albanian Society of Rheumatic Diseases, is the 250th society from the 100th nation to join the IOF network. Member societies are active in all world regions, with outreach to approximately six billion people.
>>> READ MORE
SECONDARY FRACTURE PREVENTION KEY FOCUS OF IOF MEETINGS IN LATIN AMERICA
IOF CEO Philippe Halbout has returned from a 5-city Latin American tour where he met with member societies, healthcare providers and policy makers. Given the expected increase in fragility fractures due to the ageing populations in the region, secondary fracture prevention and FLS implementation were the key topics addressed in many fruitful discussions.
>>> READ MORE
IOF WELCOMES CHMP DECISION
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has announced a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for romosozumab for the treatment of severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The decision will enable patients in Europe to benefit from this novel intervention, as in many other countries worldwide.
>>> READ MORE
PROTECTURLIFE EVENTS CONTINUE IN 4 CITIES
IOF is a proud supporter of #ProtectUrLife, a free education and screening programme for bone health and cardiovascular disease across Europe. Drop in to your nearest host city and benefit from this unique opportunity: M�nich and Malaga on Nov. 15-16; Lucerne on Nov. 16-17; Rimini on Nov. 22-24. Take the first steps to better bone and heart health!
>>> READ MORE
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 3RD INT. OSTEOPOROSIS SUMMIT IN ARMENIA
Sixty experts from 25 countries attended the successful Summit and Conference on October 8-9, 2019 in Yerevan. On this occasion, IOF CEO Philippe Halbout was honoured to meet with the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian. Organized by Dr John P Bilezikian, it was an extraordinary opportunity to discuss fragility fracture prevention at the highest levels.
>>> READ MORE
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COALITION CONSENSUS ON SECONDARY FRACTURE PREVENTION
IOF is part of a multi-stakeholder coalition led by the ASBMR which has issued clinical recommendations for the optimal prevention of secondary fracture among people aged 65 years and older. The 13 recommendations highlight the need for increased communication with patients regarding fracture risk, mortality and morbidity outcomes, and fracture risk reduction.
>>> READ MORE
HIPGEN PROJECT PRESENTED AT REGMED FORUM 2019 IN BERLIN
On October 22, at a session dedicated to endogenous regeneration, Dr D. Pierroz spoke about IOF�s role in patient education and outreach, while Prof. Tobias Winkler discussed the role of cell therapy for muscle healing and the results of the HIPGEN clinical trials, which aim to develop the first regenerative therapy to improve recovery following hip fracture surgery.
>>> READ MORE
BEST PRACTICE FRAMEWORK (BPF) NOW IN 12 LANGUAGES
The BPF sets an international benchmark for Fracture Liaison Services, defining essential and aspirational elements of service delivery. Now with a Hebrew translation, the BPF is available in 12 languages, including Chinese (Simpl. & Trad.), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Polish and Portuguese. Not available in your language? Contact
mfujita@iofbonehealth.org >>> READ MORE
FIRST FLS FROM SOUTH KOREA JOINS CAPTURE THE FRACTURE
We�re delighted to welcome the first Korean Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) to the CTF programme, making it the 92nd FLS from the Asia-Pacific region. Ajou University Hospital, located in Suwon city, serves a population of 1,3 million people!
>>> READ MORE
IOF MEMBER SOCIETIES HOLD IMPRESSIVE CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS WORLDWIDE
For World Osteoporosis Day, IOF �s member societies in 55 nations have carried out campaigns and events to raise awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis, and to put bone health in the media spotlight. See which events were carried out in your country (still time to submit your event to the WOD website!). Just a few events are highlighted below.
>>> READ MORE
AACE JOINS IOF TO REACH THE ENDOCRINOLOGY COMMUNITY ON WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), which represents more than 6,500 endocrinologists in the USA and abroad, issued a press release, social media and news to members in support of World Osteoporosis Day. The press release alone resulted in a total potential outreach to over 50 million people!
>>> READ MORE
OSTEOPOROSIS AUSTRALIA WELCOMES $4M FOR NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
On October 17, Australia�s Minister for Health launched the National Strategic Action Plan for Osteoporosis at a special event in Parliament House. The evidence-based plan provides a roadmap to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis nationally.
>>> READ MORE
OSTEOPOROSIS FOCUS OF PUBLIC HEARING IN BRASIL
On October 24, IOF member societies in Brazil participated in the Coalition on Osteoporosis for the creation of a local public policy focusing on different aspects of osteoporosis. Held before the Federal Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia, the public hearing discussed the scenario of osteoporosis in Brazil, its impacts on the population, and the challenges in access to diagnosis and treatment.
>>> READ MORE
ISRAELI ANIMATED FILM ON HIP FRACTURES RAISES AWARENESS IN OLDER ADULTS
On October 24, IOF member societies in Brazil participated in the Coalition on Osteoporosis for the creation of a local public policy focusing on different aspects of osteoporosis. Held before the Federal Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia, the public hearing discussed the scenario of osteoporosis in Brazil, its impacts on the population, and the challenges in access to diagnosis and treatment.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
OASKLS IN MALAYSIA MARKS WOD - AND ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY!
On its 10th year anniversary, the Osteoporosis Awareness Society of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (OASKLS) in Malaysia held �Fit for Bone�, two large WOD public events, as well as training sesson for allied healthcare professionals.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
�2019 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
?
The 206 : November 2019 - International Osteoporosis Foundation
DON�T MISS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE ON DECEMBER 3
WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020 early registration deadline is fast approaching! Don�t miss this opportunity to attend the world�s largest Congress in the field at low early-bird rates � and ensure your spot at the Meet-the-Expert sessions of your choice.
Reminder: Abstract deadline is January 27, 2020
>>> REGISTER NOW
IOF-ESCEO POSITION PAPER OFFERS PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS MANAGEMENT
The publication includes helpful algorithms which illustrate possible decision pathways for the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on the absolute risk of fracture (FRAX�) and an assessment strategy permitting the classification of low, high and very high risk of osteoporotic fractures.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
IOF JOINT SESSION
IOF-SICOT: Osteoporosis (Fragility) Fractures
in Orthopaedic Surgery: Interactive Case Discussion
• Dec 7, 2019
CNS
SICOT 40th Orthopaedic World Congress
• Dec 4 - 7, 2019
Annual Congress of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine
• Dec 6 - 7, 2019
Congresso Ortomed 2019
• Dec 12 - 14, 2019
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE IOF 8TH ASIA-PACIFIC OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE
We look forward to holding our next Asia-Pacific regional conference in Bangkok, from November 25-28, 2020.
Stay tuned for further information � but in the meantime � mark your calendars!
READ COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS ON KEY AREAS OF VITAMIN D RESEARCH
A special issue of Calcified Tissue International gathers seven insightful reviews which provide valuable updates on the latest knowledge and new directions in vitamin D research. Edited by Dr Terry Aspray, the issue covers a range of clinically relevant science relating to vitamin D, authored by leading experts in the field.
>>> READ MORE
IOF COMPENDIUM OF OSTEOPOROSIS � SLIDE SET AVAILABLE
To complement the newly launched second edition, IOF has prepared a slide set which covers the report�s key messages. It features charts and graphs which can be freely used to enhance your own presentations, showing the burden of osteoporosis around the world, as well as key strategies to tackle the fracture epidemic.
>>> READ MORE
FIRST IOF SKELETAL RARE DISORDERS COURSE HELD IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION
Held in Singapore on Nov. 9, 2019, the course was a resounding success, attesting to the excellent organization, dynamic curriculum and sessions, and the participants� keen interest in metabolic and rare bone disorders. We thank all the speakers, with extra applause for Prof. Manju Chandran who took the lead in organizing this outstanding course.
>>> READ MORE
IOF COLLABORATION WITH ESCEO AND IAGG ON MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH
The three organizations have pledged to collaborate on various projects and events to help foster musculoskeletal health in the older population. The aim is to take advantage of synergies to better disseminate knowledge, advance research, and urge policy change.
>>> READ MORE
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE FLS WORKSHOP TO TAKE PLACE IN DUBAI
The second FLS Workshop in the Middle East region, to be held in cooperation with the Emirates Osteoporosis Society (EOS), will take place on November 29th. Speakers from IOF and EOS will discuss various important topics, including how to establish and develop FLS, while also referring to the new Getting to Gold programme on how to improve and sustain an established FLS.
>>> READ MORE
REVIEW: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES IN FRAGILITY FRACTURE CARE AND PREVENTION
This newly published review describes global quality improvement initiatives in fragility fracture care and secondary prevention. It is co-authored by experts affiliated with the IOF Capture the Fracture� programme, Fragility Fracture Network and the Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance.
>>> READ MORE
EGYPTIAN FLS JOINS CTF
CTF warmly welcomes Ain Shams University Teaching Hospital (ASUT) in Cairo � our first FLS from Egypt. The FLS, established by ASUT�s orthogeriatric service in September 2018, is currently identifying more than 200 fracture patients per year. The FLS performs falls risk assessment and has developed a local database as well. We invite more FLS from the region to join!
>>> READ MORE
POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEXICO DEBATED IN SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE
Health organizations (including IOF member society AMMOM), government representatives, specialists, and patients seek to support a comprehensive public program covering all aspects of osteoporosis - from prevention to continuing medical education.
>>> READ MORE
EMRI TAKES A LEADING ROLE IN OUTREACH TO IRANIAN PATIENTS, DOCTORS AND POLICY MAKERS
IOF congratulates the dedicated staff of EMRI for their outstanding commitment to osteoporosis and non-communicable disease prevention, as well as for their exemplary participation in IOF programmes and projects.
>>> READ MORE
AMERICAN BONE HEALTH BOARD PRESIDENT FEATURED IN WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY CAMPAIGN
American board president, Brenda Davis, is one of the faces of the 2019 �That�s Osteoporosis� campaign. Brenda serves as an example that with good care, osteoporosis can be beaten. She has been able to maintain a high quality of life with help from a healthy diet, regular exercise and by sticking to the treatment plans prescribed by her doctors.
>>> READ MORE
RUSSIAN CNS HOLD THE MOST WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY EVENTS
In 2019 more than 50 events were held across the country, with 90% organized by RAOP and OSTEORUS. Volunteers working with the two societies, which collaborate closely, held 11 events for healthcare professionals, 27 events for the general public/patients, and 13 events at schools and libraries. Congratulations for the outstanding work!
>>> READ MORE
PUBLIC EVENT FOR WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY IN SAUDI ARABIA
On October 17th, the Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (OEMC) at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh organized a World Osteoporosis Day 2019 public event in collaboration with Saudi Osteoporosis Society (SOS) and the Ministry of Health�s Osteoporosis Prevention Program.
>>> READ MORE
15TH NATIONAL ISBMR CONFERENCE WITH WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY EVENT
Organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Endocrine Society, the ISBMR conference took place in Bangalore, India from 19-20 October, hosting 350 delegates. A WOD Walkathon on the 20th helped to create public awareness and attracted local and national media coverage for osteoporosis.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
�2019 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
?
The 206 : November 2019 - International Osteoporosis Foundation
DON�T MISS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE ON DECEMBER 3
WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020 early registration deadline is fast approaching! Don�t miss this opportunity to attend the world�s largest Congress in the field at low early-bird rates � and ensure your spot at the Meet-the-Expert sessions of your choice.
Reminder: Abstract deadline is January 27, 2020
>>> REGISTER NOW
IOF-ESCEO POSITION PAPER OFFERS PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS MANAGEMENT
The publication includes helpful algorithms which illustrate possible decision pathways for the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on the absolute risk of fracture (FRAX�) and an assessment strategy permitting the classification of low, high and very high risk of osteoporotic fractures.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
IOF JOINT SESSION
IOF-SICOT: Osteoporosis (Fragility) Fractures
in Orthopaedic Surgery: Interactive Case Discussion
• Dec 7, 2019
CNS
SICOT 40th Orthopaedic World Congress
• Dec 4 - 7, 2019
Annual Congress of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine
• Dec 6 - 7, 2019
Congresso Ortomed 2019
• Dec 12 - 14, 2019
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE IOF 8TH ASIA-PACIFIC OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE
We look forward to holding our next Asia-Pacific regional conference in Bangkok, from November 25-28, 2020.
Stay tuned for further information � but in the meantime � mark your calendars!
READ COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS ON KEY AREAS OF VITAMIN D RESEARCH
A special issue of Calcified Tissue International gathers seven insightful reviews which provide valuable updates on the latest knowledge and new directions in vitamin D research. Edited by Dr Terry Aspray, the issue covers a range of clinically relevant science relating to vitamin D, authored by leading experts in the field.
>>> READ MORE
IOF COMPENDIUM OF OSTEOPOROSIS � SLIDE SET AVAILABLE
To complement the newly launched second edition, IOF has prepared a slide set which covers the report�s key messages. It features charts and graphs which can be freely used to enhance your own presentations, showing the burden of osteoporosis around the world, as well as key strategies to tackle the fracture epidemic.
>>> READ MORE
FIRST IOF SKELETAL RARE DISORDERS COURSE HELD IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION
Held in Singapore on Nov. 9, 2019, the course was a resounding success, attesting to the excellent organization, dynamic curriculum and sessions, and the participants� keen interest in metabolic and rare bone disorders. We thank all the speakers, with extra applause for Prof. Manju Chandran who took the lead in organizing this outstanding course.
>>> READ MORE
IOF COLLABORATION WITH ESCEO AND IAGG ON MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH
The three organizations have pledged to collaborate on various projects and events to help foster musculoskeletal health in the older population. The aim is to take advantage of synergies to better disseminate knowledge, advance research, and urge policy change.
>>> READ MORE
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE FLS WORKSHOP TO TAKE PLACE IN DUBAI
The second FLS Workshop in the Middle East region, to be held in cooperation with the Emirates Osteoporosis Society (EOS), will take place on November 29th. Speakers from IOF and EOS will discuss various important topics, including how to establish and develop FLS, while also referring to the new Getting to Gold programme on how to improve and sustain an established FLS.
>>> READ MORE
REVIEW: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES IN FRAGILITY FRACTURE CARE AND PREVENTION
This newly published review describes global quality improvement initiatives in fragility fracture care and secondary prevention. It is co-authored by experts affiliated with the IOF Capture the Fracture� programme, Fragility Fracture Network and the Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance.
>>> READ MORE
EGYPTIAN FLS JOINS CTF
CTF warmly welcomes Ain Shams University Teaching Hospital (ASUT) in Cairo � our first FLS from Egypt. The FLS, established by ASUT�s orthogeriatric service in September 2018, is currently identifying more than 200 fracture patients per year. The FLS performs falls risk assessment and has developed a local database as well. We invite more FLS from the region to join!
>>> READ MORE
POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEXICO DEBATED IN SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE
Health organizations (including IOF member society AMMOM), government representatives, specialists, and patients seek to support a comprehensive public program covering all aspects of osteoporosis - from prevention to continuing medical education.
>>> READ MORE
EMRI TAKES A LEADING ROLE IN OUTREACH TO IRANIAN PATIENTS, DOCTORS AND POLICY MAKERS
IOF congratulates the dedicated staff of EMRI for their outstanding commitment to osteoporosis and non-communicable disease prevention, as well as for their exemplary participation in IOF programmes and projects.
>>> READ MORE
AMERICAN BONE HEALTH BOARD PRESIDENT FEATURED IN WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY CAMPAIGN
American board president, Brenda Davis, is one of the faces of the 2019 �That�s Osteoporosis� campaign. Brenda serves as an example that with good care, osteoporosis can be beaten. She has been able to maintain a high quality of life with help from a healthy diet, regular exercise and by sticking to the treatment plans prescribed by her doctors.
>>> READ MORE
RUSSIAN CNS HOLD THE MOST WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY EVENTS
In 2019 more than 50 events were held across the country, with 90% organized by RAOP and OSTEORUS. Volunteers working with the two societies, which collaborate closely, held 11 events for healthcare professionals, 27 events for the general public/patients, and 13 events at schools and libraries. Congratulations for the outstanding work!
>>> READ MORE
PUBLIC EVENT FOR WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY IN SAUDI ARABIA
On October 17th, the Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (OEMC) at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh organized a World Osteoporosis Day 2019 public event in collaboration with Saudi Osteoporosis Society (SOS) and the Ministry of Health�s Osteoporosis Prevention Program.
>>> READ MORE
15TH NATIONAL ISBMR CONFERENCE WITH WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY EVENT
Organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Endocrine Society, the ISBMR conference took place in Bangalore, India from 19-20 October, hosting 350 delegates. A WOD Walkathon on the 20th helped to create public awareness and attracted local and national media coverage for osteoporosis.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
�2019 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
?
The 206 : December 2019 - International Osteoporosis Foundation
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT AND APPLY FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
Don�t miss the January 27 abstract submission deadline for WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020. It�s a chance to show off your research at the
world�s largest congress in the field.
PS: Could you be eligible for Young Investigator Awards?
>>> SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
NEW! IOF BONECAST WEBINARS BEGIN IN JANUARY
A new series of IOF free monthly webinars for healthcare professionals will kick off on January 23 with a first webinar led by Prof. N. Harvey.
He will review the evidence for the safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the context of healthy musculoskeletal ageing,
providing valuable knowledge for clinical practice.
>>> REGISTER HERE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
IOF APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
BONECAST WEBINARS
Safety of Ca & Vit D Supplementation
• Jan 23, 2020
OP ESSENTIALS
AMMOM, Mexico
• Mar 18-20, 2020
AACE-Gulf Chapter, Dubai
• Mar 20-21, 2020
CNS
OSTEOLOGIE 2020
• Mar 12-14, 2020
Cong. Mexicano De Osteoporosis Y Enfermedades Met. �seas
• Mar 19-20, 2020
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE IOF COMMITTEE OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS
The CSA, IOF�s medical and scientific community, now comprises 165 of the world�s top experts in the field of
osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health. IOF is honoured to welcome the following newly elected members to the CSA: F.
Buckinx (BE), P. Delanaye (BE), M. Fusaro (IT), P. Khashayar (IR), M. Lorentzon (SE), P. Makras (GR), A. Trombetti (CH).
>>> READ MORE
IOF GLOBAL PATIENT CHARTER ENDORSED BY MORE THAN 100 ORGANIZATIONS
We�re delighted to announce that more than 100 patient societies, medical organizations, institutes and health NGOs in 55 countries have now
endorsed the IOF Global Patient Charter. The Charter calls for global action on fracture prevention and improved patient care.
Show your support! We invite your society or institute to endorse the Charter by writing to
info@iofbonehealth.org.
>>> READ MORE
WEBINAR: USE OF BONE MARKERS IN OSTEOPOROSIS THERAPY MONITORING IN ASIA PACIFIC
Join us on January 21 as Dr Lee Joon-Kiong discusses the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and reviews the use of bone
turnover markers (BTM) and their role in monitoring of treatment. With an Asia-Pacific focus, the webinar will illustrate a screening
strategy to detect lack of adherence and review national guidelines regarding BTM in the region.
>>> REGISTER HERE
VENUE ANNOUNCED FOR THE IOF REGIONAL IN ASIA-PACIFIC
The 8th IOF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (Nov 25-28, 2020) will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre,
a world-class venue in one of Asia�s most exciting cities. A preliminary programme will soon be available, with registration opening on
March 12, 2020. Mark your calendar!
>>> READ MORE
IOF NUTRITION AND BONE TOUR ARRIVES IN HONDURAS
Held for the first time in Honduras on November 13, the IOF Nutrition & Bone Tour was previously held in Colombia, Mexico and Costa Rica.
The excellent reception received from the multidisciplinary audience shows the high demand for this innovative training program: 97% of
the attendees rated the course as excellent or very good, and relevant to their daily practice.
>>> READ MORE
GETTING TO GOLD FLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CERTIFIES FIRST MENTORS IN MEXICO
The first stage of the Getting to Gold FLS Mentorship Program "Train the Mentors" was completed in Mexico City, with 4 certified
local mentors and 14 existing FLS attending the FLS workshop.
>>> READ MORE
FIRST CAPTURE THE FRACTURE WORKSHOP HELD IN THE UAE
The first FLS workshop in the United Arab Emirates, held in Dubai on November 29th, is the second CTF workshop to be hosted by the IOF CTF
programme in the Middle East. The successful Workshop is expected to catalyse local FLS development.
>>> READ MORE
FLS RECOMMENDED AS A KEY TOOL TO REDUCE SECONDARY FRACTURES IN BRAZIL
Capture the Fracture and FLS were highlighted at a Health Management Program in S�o Paulo which addressed the impact of fractures on the
Brazilian healthcare system and strategies to reduce secondary fractures in the country.
>>> READ MORE
Eurasian Association of Therapists joins IOF CNS � now with 254 organizations
IOF was delighted to welcome the Eurasian Association of Therapists to IOF�s Committee of National Societies (CNS). The CNS encompasses organizations
across a broad spectrum of medical and allied health fields, all of which are committed to musculoskeletal health and improved patient care. The CNS now numbers
254 organizations from 100 countries/territories in all regions of the world. Find out more about IOF�s CNS community and how your organization can join!
>>> READ MORE
ROS (UK): Government must live up to their promises and invest in FLS
In an excellent article in Politicshome.com, the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) calls on the country�s new Parliament to live up to
the government�s promises and invest in FLS to reduce the burden of hip fractures on the NHS.
>>> READ MORE
OSTEORUS champions fracture prevention at X All-Russian Patient Congress
Representatives of the Russian Patient Society OSTEORUS took part in a Roundtable at the high- profile X All-Russian Patient
Congress that was held in Moscow from November 28 to December 2, 2019. Prof. Olga Ershova discussed key issues and proposals,
including the need to implement FLS nationwide and to provide free medical care to patients with hip fractures.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
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The 206 : December 2019 - International Osteoporosis Foundation
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT AND APPLY FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
Don�t miss the January 27 abstract submission deadline for WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020. It�s a chance to show off your research at the
world�s largest congress in the field.
PS: Could you be eligible for Young Investigator Awards?
>>> SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
NEW! IOF BONECAST WEBINARS BEGIN IN JANUARY
A new series of IOF free monthly webinars for healthcare professionals will kick off on January 23 with a first webinar led by Prof. N. Harvey.
He will review the evidence for the safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the context of healthy musculoskeletal ageing,
providing valuable knowledge for clinical practice.
>>> REGISTER HERE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
IOF APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
BONECAST WEBINARS
Safety of Ca & Vit D Supplementation
• Jan 23, 2020
OP ESSENTIALS
AMMOM, Mexico
• Mar 18-20, 2020
AACE-Gulf Chapter, Dubai
• Mar 20-21, 2020
CNS
OSTEOLOGIE 2020
• Mar 12-14, 2020
Cong. Mexicano De Osteoporosis Y Enfermedades Met. �seas
• Mar 19-20, 2020
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE IOF COMMITTEE OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS
The CSA, IOF�s medical and scientific community, now comprises 165 of the world�s top experts in the field of
osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health. IOF is honoured to welcome the following newly elected members to the CSA: F.
Buckinx (BE), P. Delanaye (BE), M. Fusaro (IT), P. Khashayar (IR), M. Lorentzon (SE), P. Makras (GR), A. Trombetti (CH).
>>> READ MORE
IOF GLOBAL PATIENT CHARTER ENDORSED BY MORE THAN 100 ORGANIZATIONS
We�re delighted to announce that more than 100 patient societies, medical organizations, institutes and health NGOs in 55 countries have now
endorsed the IOF Global Patient Charter. The Charter calls for global action on fracture prevention and improved patient care.
Show your support! We invite your society or institute to endorse the Charter by writing to
info@iofbonehealth.org.
>>> READ MORE
WEBINAR: USE OF BONE MARKERS IN OSTEOPOROSIS THERAPY MONITORING IN ASIA PACIFIC
Join us on January 21 as Dr Lee Joon-Kiong discusses the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and reviews the use of bone
turnover markers (BTM) and their role in monitoring of treatment. With an Asia-Pacific focus, the webinar will illustrate a screening
strategy to detect lack of adherence and review national guidelines regarding BTM in the region.
>>> REGISTER HERE
VENUE ANNOUNCED FOR THE IOF REGIONAL IN ASIA-PACIFIC
The 8th IOF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (Nov 25-28, 2020) will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre,
a world-class venue in one of Asia�s most exciting cities. A preliminary programme will soon be available, with registration opening on
March 12, 2020. Mark your calendar!
>>> READ MORE
IOF NUTRITION AND BONE TOUR ARRIVES IN HONDURAS
Held for the first time in Honduras on November 13, the IOF Nutrition & Bone Tour was previously held in Colombia, Mexico and Costa Rica.
The excellent reception received from the multidisciplinary audience shows the high demand for this innovative training program: 97% of
the attendees rated the course as excellent or very good, and relevant to their daily practice.
>>> READ MORE
GETTING TO GOLD FLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CERTIFIES FIRST MENTORS IN MEXICO
The first stage of the Getting to Gold FLS Mentorship Program "Train the Mentors" was completed in Mexico City, with 4 certified
local mentors and 14 existing FLS attending the FLS workshop.
>>> READ MORE
FIRST CAPTURE THE FRACTURE WORKSHOP HELD IN THE UAE
The first FLS workshop in the United Arab Emirates, held in Dubai on November 29th, is the second CTF workshop to be hosted by the IOF CTF
programme in the Middle East. The successful Workshop is expected to catalyse local FLS development.
>>> READ MORE
FLS RECOMMENDED AS A KEY TOOL TO REDUCE SECONDARY FRACTURES IN BRAZIL
Capture the Fracture and FLS were highlighted at a Health Management Program in S�o Paulo which addressed the impact of fractures on the
Brazilian healthcare system and strategies to reduce secondary fractures in the country.
>>> READ MORE
Eurasian Association of Therapists joins IOF CNS � now with 254 organizations
IOF was delighted to welcome the Eurasian Association of Therapists to IOF�s Committee of National Societies (CNS). The CNS encompasses organizations
across a broad spectrum of medical and allied health fields, all of which are committed to musculoskeletal health and improved patient care. The CNS now numbers
254 organizations from 100 countries/territories in all regions of the world. Find out more about IOF�s CNS community and how your organization can join!
>>> READ MORE
ROS (UK): Government must live up to their promises and invest in FLS
In an excellent article in Politicshome.com, the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) calls on the country�s new Parliament to live up to
the government�s promises and invest in FLS to reduce the burden of hip fractures on the NHS.
>>> READ MORE
OSTEORUS champions fracture prevention at X All-Russian Patient Congress
Representatives of the Russian Patient Society OSTEORUS took part in a Roundtable at the high- profile X All-Russian Patient
Congress that was held in Moscow from November 28 to December 2, 2019. Prof. Olga Ershova discussed key issues and proposals,
including the need to implement FLS nationwide and to provide free medical care to patients with hip fractures.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
�2019 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION
In this webinar, Professor Harvey will review the evidence for the safety of calcium supplementation, with or
without vitamin D supplementation, in the context of healthy musculoskeletal ageing. He will investigate the
evidence for potential adverse effects of supplementation including the assertion that calcium/vitamin D
supplementation is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
� To understand the evidence for the efficacy of calcium, with or without vitamin D, supplementation, for
reducing fracture risk, in different settings.
� To appreciate the clinically significant side effects of calcium supplementation.
� To understand the limitations of the evidence base suggested to link calcium/vitamin D supplementation
to cardiovascular outcomes.
� To gain the knowledge necessary for appropriate use of calcium/vitamin D supplements in clinical
practice.
PROF. NICHOLAS HARVEY
Nicholas Harvey is Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Epidemiology at the MRC
Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, UK. He is Chair of the
International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors, and he leads an
MRC programme focused on bone and joint disease. His work incorporates a lifecourse
approach to the characterization of the epidemiology and determinants of osteoporotic
fracture from cradle to grave, elucidation of underlying mechanisms, and development of
novel interventions. He is a Member of the Royal Osteoporosis Society�s (ROS) Board of
Trustees, and is founding Vice-Chair of the ROS Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy. He has won
many national/international prizes, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation Medal of
Achievement and National Osteoporosis Society Young Scientist Award. He is an investigator on >�50m grant
funding, has published extensively, and is a member of many national/ international committees, including as
Musculoskeletal Lead for UK Biobank Imaging Enhancement, and as a member of the American Society of
Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Professional Practice Committee.
www.iofbonehealth.org
�2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION
In this webinar, Professor Harvey will review the evidence for the safety of calcium supplementation, with or
without vitamin D supplementation, in the context of healthy musculoskeletal ageing. He will investigate the
evidence for potential adverse effects of supplementation including the assertion that calcium/vitamin D
supplementation is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
� To understand the evidence for the efficacy of calcium, with or without vitamin D, supplementation, for
reducing fracture risk, in different settings.
� To appreciate the clinically significant side effects of calcium supplementation.
� To understand the limitations of the evidence base suggested to link calcium/vitamin D supplementation
to cardiovascular outcomes.
� To gain the knowledge necessary for appropriate use of calcium/vitamin D supplements in clinical
practice.
PROF. NICHOLAS HARVEY
Nicholas Harvey is Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Epidemiology at the MRC
Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, UK. He is Chair of the
International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors, and he leads an
MRC programme focused on bone and joint disease. His work incorporates a lifecourse
approach to the characterization of the epidemiology and determinants of osteoporotic
fracture from cradle to grave, elucidation of underlying mechanisms, and development of
novel interventions. He is a Member of the Royal Osteoporosis Society�s (ROS) Board of
Trustees, and is founding Vice-Chair of the ROS Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy. He has won
many national/international prizes, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation Medal of
Achievement and National Osteoporosis Society Young Scientist Award. He is an investigator on >�50m grant
funding, has published extensively, and is a member of many national/ international committees, including as
Musculoskeletal Lead for UK Biobank Imaging Enhancement, and as a member of the American Society of
Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Professional Practice Committee.
www.iofbonehealth.org
�2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
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A TRAINING OPPORTUNITY IN BARCELONA � JOIN US FOR THE NEW OSTEOPOROSIS ESSENTIALS COURSE
An Osteoporosis Essentials Course (Clinician Track) will be held on April 1-2, 2020 in Barcelona. Featuring new, fully updated content,
the course will be held in English with Spanish interpretation provided. Online registration for the course opens at the beginning of February.
Space is limited, so register soon!
PS- Don�t miss the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 pre-registration deadline of March 3rd.
>>> REGISTER NOW
IOF POSITION ON NON-INVASIVE EVALUATION OF FEMORAL STRENGTH IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HIP FRACTURE RISK
The new review by the IOF Working Group on Hip Bone Strength as a Therapeutic Target finds that femoral areal BMD and bone strength estimates by
CT-FEA are good predictors of fracture risk and excellent candidates to replace fracture endpoints in clinical trials.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
BONECAST WEBINARS
Hypoparathyroidism: Diagnosis & Advances in Management in 2020
• Feb 25, 2020
OE COURSES
Calgary, Canada
• Feb 29-Mar 1, 2020
Riyadh, S. Arabia
• Mar 12-13, 2020
Santiago de Qro., Mexico
• Mar 18-20, 2020
Dubai, UAE
• Mar 20-21, 2020
CNS
OSTEOLOGIE 2020
• Mar 12-14, 2020
ACCMYO Intensive Update Working Day
• Mar 13-14, 2020
Cong. Mexicano De Osteop. Y Enfermed. Met. �seas
• Mar 19-22, 2020
WEBINAR: ADVANCES IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
Sign up for our next free webinar on February 25 (11 am EST) to learn about the latest advances in diagnosis and evaluation of
hypoparathyroidism, evidence for conventional and PTH replacement therapy, and hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy.
Speaker: Professor Aliya Khan, Canada.
>>> REGISTER HERE
WEBINAR ON CALCIUM & VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION: VIDEO AVAILABLE
Prof. Nick Harvey�s recent BoneCast webinar on the role, safety and efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplementation attracted more than
500 registrants! The recording of the webinar is now freely available on the IOF YouTube channel.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
DEDICATED DAY FOR PATIENT NATIONAL SOCIETIES IN BARCELONA
We look forward to holding our 2nd Patient National Societies Day on April 4, 2020. This full-day event, attended last year by 51 national
societies, is designed to provide interactive learning and networking opportunities for IOF CNS societies which work for and with patients.
Further information coming soon!
>>> CONTACT US
JOIN US AT THE IOF REGIONAL 8TH ASIA-PACIFIC OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE
Online registration will open soon for the IOF Regional in Bangkok, Nov. 25-28, 2020. This key event will help you learn about regional approaches to
osteoporosis risk assessment and treatment; nutrition, exercise & bone health; development of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)... and much more! Stay tuned!
>>> READ MORE
USE OF BTM FOR MONITORING TREATMENT IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC: VIDEO AVAILABLE
On January 21 Dr Lee Joon-Kiong held a webinar on the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and the use of bone turnover
markers (BTM) in monitoring of treatment in the Asia-Pacific region. Missed the webinar? View the recording!
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
FOLLOW IOF ON TWITTER!
Twitter has become a leading way to communicate medical news, and this is reflected in the significant growth of IOFs
Twitter account in 2019 (15 % more followers, 60% more impressions!). We invite you to follow us at @iofbonehealth �
a great way to gain access to hot new scientific publications and to keep abreast of our initiatives, webinars, meetings
and member news.
>>> READ MORE
NEW MILESTONE ACHIEVED! MORE THAN 400 FLS JOIN CTF
The CTF Map of Best Practice is bursting with new stars! Now with 401 FLS from 46 countries, the number of CTF mapped FLS has grown by 25% since
January 2019. It�s exciting to see the increased focus on FLS � a sign that health systems worldwide are beginning to implement the most effective
strategy in the fight against secondary fractures.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
FIRST THAI-LANGUAGE WEBINAR: HOW TO GET RECOGNITION FOR YOUR FLS
Dr Tanawat Amphansap, chief of the Osteoporosis and Geriatric Excellence Center and leader of the (gold-star!) FLS at Police General Hospital,
Bangkok, will lead a webinar on February 18, 2020 / 5-6 PM (Bangkok time). We are looking forward to this first ever CTF webinar in the
Thai language!
>>> REGISTER
FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES (FLS) IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
As orthopaedists play an essential role within FLS, WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020 will host an interactive joint symposium with the Int. Society of Orthopaedic Surgery
& Traumatology. Held on April 5th, the SICOT-ESCEO-IOF Symposium will focus on how to successfully collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons in the FLS context,
how to make FLS sustainable, and how to create synergies and empowerment within an FLS team.
>>> READ MORE
CNS NOW WITH 260 MEMBER SOCIETIES IN 100 COUNTRIES
The IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS) warmly welcomes its latest new member, the Chilean Endocrine and Diabetes Society. The CNS,
which now includes a new Health Advocacy membership category, has increased to 260 members this month. We welcome applications to join
the CNS from societies and organizations worldwide.
>>> READ MORE
CANADIAN OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENT NETWORK SURVEYS MEMBERS
The results of a survey of more than 1000 patient members of COPN have been published in Osteoporos Int. The members were asked for input that will be reflected in new
Osteoporosis Canada national clinical practice guidelines. Among the findings, patients emphasized that autonomy, mobility, and quality of life are highly valued
outcomes which must be integral to guideline development.
>>> READ MORE
AACE LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN FOR THYROID AWARNESS MONTH
To coincide with Thyroid Awareness Month in January, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) launched the �Up To Here�
campaign. The campaign will raise awareness of thyroid diseases and help the public recognize symptoms, risk factors and the need to seek
treatment.
>>> READ MORE
PATIENT EDUCATION AT XX MEXICAN CONGRESS OF OSTEOPOROSIS & BONE METABOLIC DISEASES
From March 19-22, the Mexican Association of Bone & Mineral Metabolism A.C (AMMOM) will host their key Congress in Quer�taro, Mexico.
This major scientific event, endorsed by IOF, will also include a patient information session (�Qu� debo saber de mis huesos�) on March 19th.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
�2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
HYPOPARATHYROIDISM : DIAGNOSIS AND ADVANCES IN MANAGEMENT IN 2020
In this webinar, Professor Aliya Khan will review the diagnosis and evaluation of hypoparathyroidism as well
as the evidence for conventional and PTH replacement therapy. The management of hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy will also be addressed.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
� Understand how to diagnose and evaluate hypoparathyroidism.
� Recognize the goals of therapy as well as the risks, benefits and limitations of pharmacologic
intervention.
� Understand how to manage hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy.
� Gain knowledge regarding appropriate initiation and cessation of PTH replacement.
Prof. Aliya Khan, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FACE
Aliya Khan is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and
Metabolism and Geriatrics at McMaster University. She is the Director of the Calcium
Disorders Clinic as well as the Fellowship in Metabolic Bone Disease at McMaster
University. She graduated from the University of Ottawa Medical School with Honors and
completed postgraduate training at the University of Toronto. She has published over
150 scientific papers on osteoporosis and parathyroid disease as well as numerous book
chapters and books on parathyroid disease. She co-chaired the International Workshop
on hypoparathyroidism. Dr Khan is the Chair of the Rapid Response Committee of Osteoporosis Canada; a
Scientific Advisor of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Canadian Ambassador for the
American Society of Bone and Mineral Research. Dr. Khan has been recognized by numerous national and
international awards including the Queen�s Diamond Jubilee Medal for 2012 for excellence in clinical care,
research and teaching as well as the International Hypoparathyroidism Award for 2014 and the International
Osteoporosis Foundation award for publishing excellence in 2017. In 2019 she was recognized as being in the
top 0.1% of the world experts in hyperparathyroidism by Expertscape.
www.iofbonehealth.org
�2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
The 206 : January 2020 - International Osteoporosis Foundation
A TRAINING OPPORTUNITY IN BARCELONA � JOIN US FOR THE NEW OSTEOPOROSIS ESSENTIALS COURSE
An Osteoporosis Essentials Course (Clinician Track) will be held on April 1-2, 2020 in Barcelona. Featuring new, fully updated content,
the course will be held in English with Spanish interpretation provided. Online registration for the course opens at the beginning of February.
Space is limited, so register soon!
PS- Don�t miss the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 pre-registration deadline of March 3rd.
>>> REGISTER NOW
IOF POSITION ON NON-INVASIVE EVALUATION OF FEMORAL STRENGTH IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HIP FRACTURE RISK
The new review by the IOF Working Group on Hip Bone Strength as a Therapeutic Target finds that femoral areal BMD and bone strength estimates by
CT-FEA are good predictors of fracture risk and excellent candidates to replace fracture endpoints in clinical trials.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESS
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
BONECAST WEBINARS
Hypoparathyroidism: Diagnosis & Advances in Management in 2020
• Feb 25, 2020
OE COURSES
Calgary, Canada
• Feb 29-Mar 1, 2020
Riyadh, S. Arabia
• Mar 12-13, 2020
Santiago de Qro., Mexico
• Mar 18-20, 2020
Dubai, UAE
• Mar 20-21, 2020
CNS
OSTEOLOGIE 2020
• Mar 12-14, 2020
ACCMYO Intensive Update Working Day
• Mar 13-14, 2020
Cong. Mexicano De Osteop. Y Enfermed. Met. �seas
• Mar 19-22, 2020
WEBINAR: ADVANCES IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
Sign up for our next free webinar on February 25 (11 am EST) to learn about the latest advances in diagnosis and evaluation of
hypoparathyroidism, evidence for conventional and PTH replacement therapy, and hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy.
Speaker: Professor Aliya Khan, Canada.
>>> REGISTER HERE
WEBINAR ON CALCIUM & VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION: VIDEO AVAILABLE
Prof. Nick Harvey�s recent BoneCast webinar on the role, safety and efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplementation attracted more than
500 registrants! The recording of the webinar is now freely available on the IOF YouTube channel.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
DEDICATED DAY FOR PATIENT NATIONAL SOCIETIES IN BARCELONA
We look forward to holding our 2nd Patient National Societies Day on April 4, 2020. This full-day event, attended last year by 51 national
societies, is designed to provide interactive learning and networking opportunities for IOF CNS societies which work for and with patients.
Further information coming soon!
>>> CONTACT US
JOIN US AT THE IOF REGIONAL 8TH ASIA-PACIFIC OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE
Online registration will open soon for the IOF Regional in Bangkok, Nov. 25-28, 2020. This key event will help you learn about regional approaches to
osteoporosis risk assessment and treatment; nutrition, exercise & bone health; development of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)... and much more! Stay tuned!
>>> READ MORE
USE OF BTM FOR MONITORING TREATMENT IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC: VIDEO AVAILABLE
On January 21 Dr Lee Joon-Kiong held a webinar on the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and the use of bone turnover
markers (BTM) in monitoring of treatment in the Asia-Pacific region. Missed the webinar? View the recording!
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
FOLLOW IOF ON TWITTER!
Twitter has become a leading way to communicate medical news, and this is reflected in the significant growth of IOFs
Twitter account in 2019 (15 % more followers, 60% more impressions!). We invite you to follow us at @iofbonehealth �
a great way to gain access to hot new scientific publications and to keep abreast of our initiatives, webinars, meetings
and member news.
>>> READ MORE
NEW MILESTONE ACHIEVED! MORE THAN 400 FLS JOIN CTF
The CTF Map of Best Practice is bursting with new stars! Now with 401 FLS from 46 countries, the number of CTF mapped FLS has grown by 25% since
January 2019. It�s exciting to see the increased focus on FLS � a sign that health systems worldwide are beginning to implement the most effective
strategy in the fight against secondary fractures.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
FIRST THAI-LANGUAGE WEBINAR: HOW TO GET RECOGNITION FOR YOUR FLS
Dr Tanawat Amphansap, chief of the Osteoporosis and Geriatric Excellence Center and leader of the (gold-star!) FLS at Police General Hospital,
Bangkok, will lead a webinar on February 18, 2020 / 5-6 PM (Bangkok time). We are looking forward to this first ever CTF webinar in the
Thai language!
>>> REGISTER
FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES (FLS) IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
As orthopaedists play an essential role within FLS, WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020 will host an interactive joint symposium with the Int. Society of Orthopaedic Surgery
& Traumatology. Held on April 5th, the SICOT-ESCEO-IOF Symposium will focus on how to successfully collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons in the FLS context,
how to make FLS sustainable, and how to create synergies and empowerment within an FLS team.
>>> READ MORE
CNS NOW WITH 260 MEMBER SOCIETIES IN 100 COUNTRIES
The IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS) warmly welcomes its latest new member, the Chilean Endocrine and Diabetes Society. The CNS,
which now includes a new Health Advocacy membership category, has increased to 260 members this month. We welcome applications to join
the CNS from societies and organizations worldwide.
>>> READ MORE
CANADIAN OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENT NETWORK SURVEYS MEMBERS
The results of a survey of more than 1000 patient members of COPN have been published in Osteoporos Int. The members were asked for input that will be reflected in new
Osteoporosis Canada national clinical practice guidelines. Among the findings, patients emphasized that autonomy, mobility, and quality of life are highly valued
outcomes which must be integral to guideline development.
>>> READ MORE
AACE LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN FOR THYROID AWARNESS MONTH
To coincide with Thyroid Awareness Month in January, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) launched the �Up To Here�
campaign. The campaign will raise awareness of thyroid diseases and help the public recognize symptoms, risk factors and the need to seek
treatment.
>>> READ MORE
PATIENT EDUCATION AT XX MEXICAN CONGRESS OF OSTEOPOROSIS & BONE METABOLIC DISEASES
From March 19-22, the Mexican Association of Bone & Mineral Metabolism A.C (AMMOM) will host their key Congress in Quer�taro, Mexico.
This major scientific event, endorsed by IOF, will also include a patient information session (�Qu� debo saber de mis huesos�) on March 19th.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Slide Kits
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
�2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
HYPOPARATHYROIDISM : DIAGNOSIS AND ADVANCES IN MANAGEMENT IN 2020
In this webinar, Professor Aliya Khan will review the diagnosis and evaluation of hypoparathyroidism as well
as the evidence for conventional and PTH replacement therapy. The management of hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy will also be addressed.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
� Understand how to diagnose and evaluate hypoparathyroidism.
� Recognize the goals of therapy as well as the risks, benefits and limitations of pharmacologic
intervention.
� Understand how to manage hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy.
� Gain knowledge regarding appropriate initiation and cessation of PTH replacement.
Prof. Aliya Khan, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FACE
Aliya Khan is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and
Metabolism and Geriatrics at McMaster University. She is the Director of the Calcium
Disorders Clinic as well as the Fellowship in Metabolic Bone Disease at McMaster
University. She graduated from the University of Ottawa Medical School with Honors and
completed postgraduate training at the University of Toronto. She has published over
150 scientific papers on osteoporosis and parathyroid disease as well as numerous book
chapters and books on parathyroid disease. She co-chaired the International Workshop
on hypoparathyroidism. Dr Khan is the Chair of the Rapid Response Committee of Osteoporosis Canada; a
Scientific Advisor of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Canadian Ambassador for the
American Society of Bone and Mineral Research. Dr. Khan has been recognized by numerous national and
international awards including the Queen�s Diamond Jubilee Medal for 2012 for excellence in clinical care,
research and teaching as well as the International Hypoparathyroidism Award for 2014 and the International
Osteoporosis Foundation award for publishing excellence in 2017. In 2019 she was recognized as being in the
top 0.1% of the world experts in hyperparathyroidism by Expertscape.
www.iofbonehealth.org
�2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
Due to the unprecedented situation, WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 will transition to a virtual format. Reflecting the originally planned programme as closely as possible, we will provide delegates with a unique interactive experience and on-demand viewing for three months after the congress. Plenary lectures and Meet-the-Expert sessions will be moderated live by the chairpersons, and will allow for Q&A.
>>> READ MORE
GLOBAL SURVEY OF BONE DENSITOMETRY UNITS
An IOF-ISCD global survey of 121 fracture liaison services from 31 countries finds that 25% of DXA facilities reported not being accredited by professional or government organizations. Adherence to many basic DXA quality assurance and reporting procedures was confirmed by less than 50% of services. The findings emphasise the need for educational initiatives such as the Osteoporosis Essentials course.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Aug 20-22, 2020 NOW VIRTUAL!
IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
OE COURSES
View all upcoming courses
WEBINARS
BONECAST: KPIs to assess FLS
• June 18, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
• June 23, 2020 /Buenos Aires(Spanish)
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
• June 25, 2020 /Sao Paolo (Portuguese)
CNS
Osteo2020 -Turkey
• Oct 8-11, 2020
28. Osteoporoseforum
• Oct 15-17, 2020
ECTS Congress
• Oct 21-24, 2020
18th NOFSA Congress
• Oct 30-Nov 1, 2020
JOIN US IN BANGKOK FOR THE 8TH ASIA-PACIFIC OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE
Don't miss our key Asia-Pacific regional meeting in Bangkok from Nov 26-28 (and Osteoporosis Essentials Course from Nov. 25-26). The high quality, clinically focused programme will keep you abreast of the latest advances. Take advantage of early-bird rates and submit your abstract before September 7th.
>>> READ MORE
LAUNCH OF FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CNS MEMBERS
IOF Connect is the new online community where IOF's 260 member societies (CNS) can share news about their activities, and engage in discussions on bone health related topics. We're happy to see how the platform is already boosting dialogue and engagement within the IOF community. CNS are invited to contact IOF for further information on how to participate.
>>> CONTACT US
BONECAST: MAKING THE BEST OF FLS - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Join us for our next webinar on June 18, to be hosted by K. Javaid and S. Ferrari, chairs of the Capture The Fracture? Steering Committee. The webinar will review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess FLSs at the organisational and patient level, and will provide knowledge on how to use the KPIs to drive quality improvement for FLSs so they can work at their full potential.
>>> REGISTER NOW
PARTICIPATE IN OUR SURVEY ON PATIENT MANAGEMENT DURING COVID-19
How has the COVID-19 crisis affected the management and treatment of osteoporosis patients in your practice? We'd like to invite HCPs in all clinical settings to complete our survey (takes ca. 10 minutes) by June 8th. The information will help us identify how to better serve your information needs - thanks for participating!
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WEBINAR ON MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Register for our free webinar on June 12th! Organized on behalf of IOF Middle East region, the webinar covers topics of interest to all clinicians engaged in osteoporosis patient management. Speakers S. Papapoulos and A. D?ez-P?rez will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the patient care pathway, how to identify patients at fracture risk, and how to ensure continuity of treatment.
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IOF INFORMS ON COVID-19 AND OSTEOPOROSIS
IOF and IOF member societies have provided a range of Covid-19 and osteoporosis information for healthcare professionals and patients. Here's an updated listing of the broad range of resources, including web pages, webinars and videos.
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START YOUR WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY PLANNING!
This year's World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) campaign will feature a continued focus on patient portraits and stories. With the tagline 'THAT'S OSTEOPOROSIS', we will actively use social media to highlight the burden of osteoporosis on individuals and family caregivers, how fracture risk runs in families, and how bone health is an intergenerational concern. Be sure to visit the WOD website and add your own campaigns to our global map.
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GUIDANCE FOR FLSs DURING COVID-19
Fracture Liaison Services worldwide are facing disruptions due to Covid-19. A new statement prepared by the CtF Steering Committee encourages FLS centres to adopt simplified procedures and provides helpful guidance regarding treatment and management.
(also available in Spanish and Portuguese)
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NEW KPIs TO ASSESS FLS PERFORMANCE AT THE PATIENT LEVEL
This article discusses the new CtF patient-level KPI set and how it will enable FLSs (no matter their service model or local healthcare setting) to maximize effectiveness, efficiency and patient experience. PS don't miss our June 18th BoneCast webinar on this very topic!
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WELCOMING NEW FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES TO THE CTF PROGRAMME
We warmly welcome the following FLS which have recently been mapped by CtF: Ramos Mejia Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cl?nica Orop?dica Paulilsta, S?o Paulo, Brazil; Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey; Kure Kyosai Hospital, Kure, Japan; Yagi Orthopedic Hospital, Sapporo, Japan; Koshinkai Ogura Hospital, Kanoya, Japan; University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, USA.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BPF AND COORDINATION OF FLS WITH PRIMARY CARE IN SPAIN
This newly published study by Naranjo et al. evaluates current FLS practices in Spain, and reviews how the Best Practice Framework (BPF) is applicable for the implementation and follow-up of FLS-Primary Care coordination in clinical practice. The aim is to improve the continuity of care for patients with fragility fractures.
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WEBINARS KEEP IOF MEMBER SOCIETIES WELL INFORMED
We thank all the CNS member society representatives who attended the dedicated CNS and WOD webinars earlier this month. The webinars enjoyed fantastic participation with 159 registrations! We would be pleased to provide any societies which missed the webinars with a link to the recordings upon request.
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TWO NEW CNS MEMBERS IN LATIN AMERICA
IOF formally welcomes Centro M?dico Rawson and Colegio Mexicano de Ortopedia, which joined the worldwide IOF family as members of the Committee of National Societies. We look forward to a fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration and are confident that both institutions will be key to improving bone health awareness and secondary fracture prevention in the region.
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VIRTUAL OPEN GARDEN - A NOVEL FUNDRAISING IDEA
We thought we'd share this unique fundraising idea from the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) in the UK: ROS invites anyone to share photos of their gardens on Facebook, for loved ones to enjoy, and to encourage donations in return. How-to guides and helpful tips are provided in a fundraising pack.
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OSTEOPOROSIS CANADA'S UPCOMING WEBINARS
Osteoporosis Canada hosts regular informative webinars for healthcare professionals and patients. This month, a webinar for HCPs on Managing Osteoporosis Patients During COVID-19 will be held on June 1st, followed by a session for the public and patients called 'Breaking Myths not Bones' on June 3rd.
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MEMBERS IN LATIN AMERICA INFORM ON COVID-19
ABRASSO in Brazil, the Uruguayan Society of Rheumatology, and AMMOM in Mexico
have held a variety of webinars on issues related to the management of patients with osteoporosis, recommendations on how to stay healthy throughout isolation, secondary effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and epidemiological data and perspectives on the vaccine, among others.
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Announcing the new Capture the Fracture? Partnership
Today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is proud to announce a partnership with Amgen and UCB, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, to support its Capture the Fracture? programme. Representing the largest global corporate-NGO partnership ever to be launched in our field, the Partnership aims to double the number of existing Fracture Liaison Services by the end of 2022, significantly reduce secondary fractures and improve patient care. The focus will be on key regions, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
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• Learn more about the initiative
IOF President Professor Cyrus Cooper, stated: "Even after an osteoporosis-related fracture, approximately 80% of individuals at high risk are still not identified or treated. Without systematic post fracture care, these patients remain unprotected against further fractures."
"We know post-fracture coordinated care implementation is the most effective and efficient intervention to close the secondary fracture prevention gap, so I'm delighted that Amgen, UCB and the University of Oxford will support our Capture the Fracture programme as we embark on a mission to improve outcomes for patients," said IOF CEO Dr Philippe Halbout.
Your Fracture Liaison Service
IOF invites all healthcare professionals who work in a hospital setting with a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) to contact Capture the Fracture? (CTF) if their service is not already included on the CTF Map of Best Practice.
CTF is also pleased to provide support and guidance to any hospitals or clinics (both private and public) which aim to set up a post-fracture care service.
For further information and to participate, contact
capturethefracture@iofbonehealth.org.
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HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ISSUES WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY MESSAGE
IOF was honoured to share an inspiring video message from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, who stated:
"We mark this World Osteoporosis Day with hope and confidence that together, we will be able to bring an end to the silent disease that has brought such misery and pain to millions of people across the globe."
>>> VIEW VIDEO
PANDEMIC HAS DRAMATIC IMPACT ON RISK ASSESSMENTS AND OSTEOPOROSIS MANAGEMENT
A new study finds that usage of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX?) website was on average 58% lower in April than in February 2020, with 2/3 of the countries evaluated showing reductions by at least 50%. It is estimated that within a 3-month period more than 0.5 million patients were excluded from risk assessment - and many from necessary treatment for osteoporosis.
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
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IOF TOUR
Nov 5, 2020 / Spanish
WEBINARS
BONECAST: DXA SURVEY
•Nov 15, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Nov 24, 2020 / Spanish
•Nov 26, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
3. Congresso Argentino
• Nov 26-27, 2020
ROS Osteoporosis Online
• Dec 1, 2020
XII Congresso SPODOM
• Dec 3-5, 2020
BONECAST WEBINAR WITH FOCUS ON QUALITY OF DXA SERVICES
Join us for our next free webinar led by Professors C. Cooper and C. Shuhart. They will discuss the results of an IOF-ISCD global survey which looked at access to and quality of DXA services, areas for improvement, and facilities' expressed needs. WHEN: November 12, 2020 06:00 PM CEST (9 AM PST)
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EUROPEAN CONSENSUS ON THE DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE STAGES G4-G5D
This landmark consensus statement discusses therapeutic interventions and management strategies, providing practical guidance. It has been authored on behalf of the EUROD Working Group, an initiative of the CKD-MBD Working Group/ERA-EDTA, and the IOF Committees of Scientific Advisors and National Societies.
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ONE BROKEN BONE LEADS TO ANOTHER, WARNED IOF ON WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY
In a global press release issued in 10 languages to a potential audience of close to 1.4 million people, IOF urged the public to take the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check to alert themselves to their risk factors, and called on "health authorities to prioritise bone health and ensure effective post fracture care for all older adults who have sustained fractures."
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EUROACTIV INTERVIEW FOR WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY
In a World Osteoporosis Day interview for EuroAktiv, IOF President Cyrus Cooper states that the ''osteoporosis is a natural consequence of ageing' narrative must be challenged. He outlines a three-step strategy for effective and cost-efficient osteoporosis-related fracture prevention.
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IMPACTFUL WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY OUTREACH
This year, social media, webinars, and videos were widely used to convey messages of prevention for World Osteoporosis Day (WOD). IOF alone issued more than 130 social media posts with outreach to over 250,000 people. If you haven't already done so, be sure to view the many resources and post your campaign/event on the WOD website!
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MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND BONE WEBINAR
Did you miss our BoneCast webinar with expert speaker Prof. R. Rizzoli? View the recording to learn about the influence of the various components of the Mediterranean diet on bone health and its overall association with BMD, fracture- and falls- risk.
>>> VIEW HERE
WHO AGEING DATA PORTAL
On the International Day of Older Persons, WHO launched the first data portal which presents available global indicators relevant to monitoring the health of older adults. The maps and charts are valuable resources to support research and policy outreach in the musculoskeletal field.
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SUCCESSFUL IOF PODCAST IN LATIN AMERICA
IOF's first podcast for patients and the general public in Latin America was hosted by Mexican expert and IOF Board member Prof. Patricia Clark on World Osteoporosis Day. The 'What is Osteoporosis' podcast is being widely shared on social media and via IOF member societies in the region.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
LATAM MEET-THE-EXPERT VIDEOS AVAILABLE
If you missed any of this year's IOF Meet The Expert Online 2020 sessions you can now view all recordings on the IOF website. Seven sessions in Spanish and Portuguese are dedicated to various clinical topics including treatment, diagnosis, nutrition and exercise, among other topics.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEOS
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE? (CTF) MAP OF BEST PRACTICE NOW WITH 555 FLS
This month we were honoured and pleased to include 105 UK Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) on the CTF Map of Best Practice. Now displaying 130 UK FLS and a total of 555 FLS worldwide, the CTF Map aims to give visibility and recognition to FLS in all regions of the world. CTF greatly thanks the Royal Osteoporosis Society, which is a pioneer and leading advocate of post-fracture care coordination program implementation, for its valued collaboration and ongoing support.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
LATIN AMERICAN INTEREST IN POST-FRACTURE CARE PROGRAMS CONTINUES TO GROW
This month CTF was delighted to welcome FLS from Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. CTF now includes 17 FLS from Mexico, 6 from Argentina, 38 from Brazil - with a total of 75 FLS in all of Latin America. Bienvenidos!
>>> VIEW THE MAP
SUCCESSFUL WEBINAR BOOSTS INTEREST IN THE GULF REGION
Successful CTF webinar in the Gulf region hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar has boosted interest in post-fracture care coordination program implementation. The first FLS in Qatar is now being planned with Ministry of Health support!
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INTERVIEW WITH IOF'S PRESIDENT IN SPINAL SURGERY NEWS
In this recent interview, IOF President Cyrus Cooper discusses how the Capture the Fracture? Partnership aims to reduce secondary fracture occurrence, the components of the program, and expected outcomes.
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WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS TO THE IOF COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL SOCIETIES
IOF was honoured to welcome two new member organizations from Mexico to its Committee of National Societies: Colegio Nacional de Medicina Geri?trica (CONAMEGER) and Federaci?n Mexicana de Colegios de Ortopedia y Traumatolog?a (FEMECOT). We look forward to a fruitful collaboration. The CNS now counts 266 member organizations from all regions of the world.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH MINISTER'S WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY (WOD) MESSAGE
On World Osteoporosis Day, Osteoporosis Australia was honoured to broadcast a special message from the Honourable Greg Hunt, Minister for Health, in support of the society''s key messages and initiatives.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
ROYAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY (ROS) DIGITAL LEARNING EVENT
The ROS will host 'Osteoporosis Online', an innovative new digital learning event for healthcare professionals. The one-day event on December 1st will focus on the latest updates in clinical practice and research, delivered through interactive keynote sessions, symposia, and abstract presentations.
>>> REGISTER
SPANISH NATIONAL SOCIETIES' #206RAZONES CAMPAIGN
The major osteoporosis patient and medical societies in Spain, FHOEMO, SEOIMM and AECOSAR, have collaborated on an impactful social media campaign and dedicated website called '206 reasons' to raise awareness of osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention among the public and patients.
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WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY EVENTS HELD ACROSS RUSSIA
Twenty-two World Osteoporosis Day events and campaigns were held throughout Russia, with the Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) and OSTEORUS teaming up to hold 17 events for patients, school children, and health care professionals in all regions of the country.
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LEADING FRENCH EXPERTS URGE ACTION IN WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY VIDEOS
In France, with nearly 400,000 fractures per year, the number of fractures is expected to rise to 490,000 by 2025. In these video testimonials hosted by AFLAR and the Alliance Nationale Contre L'Osteoporose Professors Bernard Cortet and Thierry Thomas, together with patient Claire Cardon, share important messages to urge action for prevention.
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EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS WITH PARTICIPATION BY PANAMA'S MINISTRY OF HEALTH
For World Osteoporosis Day, experts from the Fundaci?n de Enfermedades ?seas (FOSEMO) of Panama in cooperation with representatives from the Ministry of Health, hosted a 4-day series of educational webinars dedicated to osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
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IN COSTA RICA ACCMYO HOSTS CME ACCREDITED WEBINAR
On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day and World Menopause Day speakers from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Costa Rica and the Costa Rican Association of Climacteric, Menopause and Osteoporosis (ACCMYO) hosted a CME-accredited webinar devoted to specific topics on post-menopausal health, including secondary osteoporosis.
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OSTEOPOROSIS ESSENTIALS COURSE: REVISED CLINICIAN TRACK TO DEBUT IN BARCELONA
Learn about best practice in the clinical evaluation and management of osteoporosis! The concise training
course will be held in Barcelona on April 1-2, before the Opening Ceremony of WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020.
It includes online Attestation of Achievement post-course exam, and Spanish interpretation will be provided. NEW: accredited with 9 European CME credits (ECMEC)!
>>> REGISTER HERE
REMINDER: March 3 is the
pre-registration deadline for WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020!
IOF WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF GOVERNANCE FOR THE TERM 2020-2024
Twenty Board members have been elected from five world regions following voting by IOF's global membership.
IOF congratulates
the re-elected members and welcomes the following new Board members: Olivier Bruy?re (Belgium), Manju Chandran (Singapore),
Harry Genant (USA), Famida Jiwa (Canada), Marise Lazaretti-Castro (Brazil), Toshikata Nakamura (Japan), and Youssef Saleh (Saudi Arabia).
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Apr 2-5, 2020
IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
OE COURSES
Riyadh, S. Arabia
• Mar 12-13, 2020
Santiago de Qro., Mexico
• Mar 18-20, 2020
Dubai, UAE
• Mar 20-21, 2020
Barcelona, Spain
• Apr 1-2, 2020
CNS
Cong. Mexicano De Osteop. Y Enfermed. Met. ?seas
• Mar 19-22, 2020
XII Congresso Portugues de Osteoporose
• Apr 16-18, 2020
VII Russian Cong. on OP, OA. & Met. Skel. Diseases
• Apr 22-24, 2020
Osteoporose Forum 2020
• Apr 23-25, 2020
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR THE IOF REGIONALS BANGKOK
We're planning an exciting programme for the 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference, taking place from Nov. 25-28, 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. The highly regarded IOF-ISCD Osteoporosis Essentials Training course,
with Attestation of Achievement exam, will be also be held from Nov. 25-26, 2020. Registration will open soon!
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ALGORITHM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS AT LOW, HIGH AND VERY HIGH RISK OF OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES
In case you missed it...this important IOF-ESCEO position paper is now 'Open Access' and can be freely downloaded.
The algorithm illustrates management pathways for postmenopausal women at various levels of risk, adaptable to an international setting.
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HARMONIZATION OF COMMERCIAL ASSAYS FOR PINP: THE WAY FORWARD
A new IFCC / IOF position paper concludes that in subjects with normal renal function, PINP results reported by the Roche
Cobas and IDS iSYS assays are similar and may be used interchangeably; similar reference intervals and treatment targets could be applied for the two automated assays.
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WEBINAR ON HYPOPARATHYROIDISM: VIEW THE RECORDING AND SLIDES!
In case you missed our well-attended webinar on the diagnosis and evaluation of hypoparathyroidism with leading expert Prof.
Aliya Khan, you can now view the recording and
slide set.
Stay tuned for further information about our upcoming webinar with Prof.
Nancy Lane, discussing the latest advances and guidance on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
>>> VIEW RECORDING
IOF LATIN AMERICA MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS 2020
Join our free monthly educational webinars in Spanish and Portuguese, led by renowned Latin American experts! From April to July,
the monthly sessions will focus on women''s bone health and from August to November the sessions will discuss osteoporosis and fracture prevention
in relation to comorbidities.
>>> READ MORE >>> EN ESPA?OL
IOF STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF RARE DISEASE DAY
Genetic disorders involving the skeletal system represent a significant portion of the known rare diseases,
with more than 430 genetic disorders of the skeleton having been identified so far. To mark Rare Disease Day,
February 29th, IOF calls on governments and healthcare authorities to act on behalf of the millions of people affected by these disorders.
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OSTEOPOROSIS AND FRAGILITY FRACTURES: A POLICY TOOLKIT
A new Pan-European toolkit will help patient advocates make the case for policy change in Europe, providing impactful country-specific
resources to support European and national efforts. The toolkit will be featured during the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Non-sponsored Symposium 'Winning
the political case for change' (April 3rd), with Prof. Cyrus Cooper among the key speakers.
>>> READ MORE
SECONDARY FRACTURE PREVENTION SERVICES TO BE DEVELOPED ACROSS RUSSIA
Thanks to the successful efforts of the Russian Association on Osteoporosis in collaboration with the Geriatrician Association, a secondary
fracture prevention initiative has now been considered as one of the key goals within the Russian government's
"Older generation" project. This project will start in 68 regions of Russia in 2020.
>>> READ MORE
FIRST CTF WEBINAR FOR THAILAND BOOSTS INTEREST IN FLS
The first CTF webinar in the Thai language was followed by more than 150 HCPs, with group viewings at 12 hospitals. We thank Dr Tanawat Amphansap,
leader of the gold-star FLS at Police General Hospital, Bangkok, for hosting this successful webinar. View all
past CTF webinars.
>>> READ MORE
PATIENT NATIONAL SOCIETIES DAY IN BARCELONA
IOF member societies are invited to attend this all-day event at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020. It will feature a specially
designed programme focused on patient care, as well as capacity building and policy action. If you have not yet registered please contact us.
Interested Congress delegates are invited to drop in and participate in the many informative sessions - join us in Room 133-134 in the CICB Congress Centre. >>> Contact us : info@iofbonehealth.org
CNS VILLAGE IN BARCELONA: COME AND MEET OUR MEMBER SOCIETIES!
Eighteen members of IOF's Committee of National Societies (CNS) from 16 countries will showcase their activities at dedicated booths at the
'CNS Village' during the World Congress in Barcelona. The CNS Village, centrally located in the
Exhibition area of the Congress, is an ideal opportunity for IOF member organizations to network with delegates and potential sponsors
in an international setting.
Due to the huge success of the CNS Village, we have expanded the space to welcome more CNS during the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020!
CNS who missed the chance to book a booth in the CNS Village, now have the opportunity to do so online via the CNS Village booth
booking form.
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PHILIPPINES: SUCCESSFUL WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY PUBLIC EVENTS
The Osteoporosis Society of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (OSPFI) held various World Osteoporosis Day events, including in
the cities of Marikina and Olongapo. In Marikina City, the Mayor attended the event, which included bone health screening, and
educational talks on osteoporosis and nutrition.
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IN BRAZIL, IOF RISK CHECK FEATURED IN FEBRASGO's ELA MAGAZINE
The Osteoporosis Commission of the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics Associations (FEBRASGO), led by Dr Adriana
Orcesi Pedro, has published an article on risk factors and treatments for osteoporosis in Ela Magazine (distributed to 15,000
specialists in Brazil for their practices). In the article, the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check is highlighted as an important awareness tool for patients.
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ROYAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY: NEW SCIENTIST AWARD 2020
The ROS has announced a new ?4,500 award recognising the outstanding work of a new investigator pursuing research into
osteoporosis and/or fragility fractures. The deadline for applications is May 4, 2020.
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View the extensive CME-accredited programme which includes live plenary sessions, Meet-the-Experts, and industry symposia as well as numerous pre-recorded sessions and dynamic virtual exhibitions. All registrants will also have access to the recordings for several months after the Congress. Note: if you are already a registered participant your registration has now been transferred to the virtual WCO 2020.
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ANNOUNCING THE NEW CAPTURE THE FRACTURE?(CTF) PARTNERSHIP
IOF is proud to announce a partnership with Amgen and UCB, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, to support its Capture the Fracture? program. Representing the largest global corporate-NGO partnership ever to be launched in our field, the Partnership aims to double the number of existing Fracture Liaison Services by the end of 2022, significantly reduce secondary fractures and improve patient care.
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 • Aug 20-22, 2020 NOW VIRTUAL!
IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Apr 8-11, 2021 SAVE THE DATES!
XII Congresso Portugu?s de Osteoporose
• Dec 3-5, 2020
IOF LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE - AN IMPORTANT NEW PLATFORM FOR THE OSTEOPOROSIS FIELD
Now easily readable on all digital devices, the new IOF website has been technically and visually optimized, and features updated content with targeted information and entry points for public/patients, health professionals, policy makers and the IOF network. Check out the new Educational Hub where you can view and download a wealth of IOF resources in many languages!
>>> VISIT THE WEBSITE
MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENTS DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC IN EUROPE
With the spread of COVID-19 in Europe, healthcare practitioners have had to adapt their practices and have faced numerous challenges in delivering the best patient care. We invite you to attend our July 3rd webinar, led by Professors N. Harvey, T. Thomas and A. Diez-P?rez, which aims to provide ulterior solutions to clinicians in the management of their patients.
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BONECAST: SHOULD WE RECONSIDER THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVIDENCE?
Large scale programmes for primary prevention of osteoporosis remain contentious. Sign up for our next BoneCast webinar on July 15, 2020, with speaker Prof. Cyrus Cooper who will discuss recent findings regarding population-based screening using FRAX, and data from the UK (SCOOP trial) set in the context of screening programmes for osteoporosis.
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GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT OF BONE DENSITY & MICROARCHITECTURE WITH HR-PQCT
The new IOF-ASBMR-ECTS endorsed guidelines, testament to the importance of collaboration in the bone field, provide direction on the technical aspects of HR-pQCT for use in the clinical setting, including best practices for acquisition and analysis of scans, as well as much needed guidance on the presentation and interpretation of results.
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APCO: IMPROVING OSTEOPOROSIS CARE IN THE ASIA PACIFIC
A new paper published by the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis explains the Consortium's vision and mission, how it was set up, as well as the process by which a regional framework to provide clinical standards for the screening, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis in groups at high risk of fracture is being developed. View the blog post or download the paper!
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APFFA MEETING HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS AND PLANNING
As one of seven member organizations of the Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance (APFFA), IOF attended the recent 3rd biannual member meeting. Topics discussed ranged from the development of strategic communications, to APFFA's strategic plan and Working Group progress reports. We invite you to stay abreast of APFFA's activities on LinkedIn and by visiting the APFFA website.
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TRAIN THE MENTOR PROGRAM WELCOMES FIRST CADRE OF MENTORS IN BRAZIL
Capture the Fracture? Partnership has completed training of the second cadre of Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) mentors in Latin America. The four Brazilian mentors completed the five online sessions in which they acquired knowledge and developed the specific skills and competence to support the development of FLSs across Brazil.
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WELCOMING NEW ARGENTINIAN FLS
This month we welcome Hospital Italiano of Buenos Aires, which has recently been included on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. There are now three FLS from Argentina and a total of 65 FLS in Latin America. Bienvenidos!
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SUCCINCT REVIEW OF KPIs TO ASSESS FLS PERFORMANCE AT THE PATIENT LEVEL
The recent IOF webinar 'Making the best of FLS - key performance indicators' hosted by K. Javaid and S. Ferrari provided step-by-step guidance and insights on how to assess your FLSs effectiveness at the patient level. Learn more by viewing the recorded webinar (presented in a dynamic, Q&A format!) and by downloading the original publication published in Osteoporosis International.
>>> VIEW RECORDING
FREE CNS REGISTRATION TO THE WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
We remind all IOF member societies (CNS) that a benefit of membership includes up to 20 free registrations to the World Congress (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020). If you haven't already done so, register now on the virtual Congress website - this will give you access to the entire programme, including the special session dedicated to CNS presentations. Don't miss it!
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ECUADORIAN SOCIETY OF RHEUMATOLOGY JOINS THE IOF NETWORK
IOF warmly welcomes the Ecuadorian Society of Rheumatology to the Committee of National Societies. IOF's family of member organizations now includes three members from Ecuador. We look forward to a long-term, fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration as we work to raise awareness of bone health and secondary fracture prevention in Ecuador and the region as a whole.
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RECORD ATTENDANCE AT WEBINAR DEDICATED TO COVID-19
Initiated on behalf of IOF member societies in the Middle-East region, the June 12th webinar attracted more than 750 live attendees and 1150 views from the region and other countries around the world. If you missed it, you can now view the recording.
>>> VIEW RECORDING
EAST MEETS WEST: CURRENT PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AGING
The East Meets West Symposium of 2018, organized by leading Chinese medical associations and ESCEO, resulted in a unique paper which identifies similarities and differences in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal diseases. Read about the differences specific to osteoporosis care in this recent blog post by the President of ESCEO.
>>> READ MORE
ACOMM TO HOLD FIRST LATIN AMERICAN VIRTUAL COURSE ON MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH IN THE ELDERLY
From July 30-Aug. 1st, the Colombian Association of Osteoporosis & Mineral Metabolism (ACOMM) will hold the first virtual LATAM course on musculoskeletal Health in the elderly. Topics related to the management of geriatric patients such as sarcopenia and geriatric syndrome, and therapies in osteosarcopenia will be discussed, among others. Among the well-known speakers will be Mexican expert Dr Clemente Zu?iga. The virtual course will be held from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m./Bogot? time.
>>> READ MORE
AAOMM AND FEBRASGO WEBINARS ON BONE HEALTH AND COVID-19
Medical societies in Latin America continue to offer opportunities to exchange information and best practices on COVID-19 management with the local and international medical community. In June, the Argentine Association of Osteology & Mineral Metabolism (AAOMM) held a talk on "Vitamin D vs COVID-19: New anti-viral and multi-organ protection actions in high-risk individuals". FEBRASGO (Brazil) offered a webinar for gynaecologists on bone health during the pandemic.
>>> VIEW RECORDING - AAOMM >>> VIEW RECORDING - FEBRASGO
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9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@iofbonehealth.org
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PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
OSTEOSARCOPENIA: UNDERSTANDING BONE, MUSCLE AND FAT INTERACTIONS
Osteosarcopenia (defined as combined bone and muscle loss) affects older adults around the world,
predisposing them to devastating complications that impact their well-being and quality of life. Typical
features of osteosarcopenia include fat infiltration, local and systemic lipotoxicity, and a complex crosstalk
between muscle and bone. Additionally, physical inactivity, vitamin D deficiency and poor nutrition accelerate
the progression of this condition. In this webinar we will review the current state of knowledge about fat, bone
and muscle interactions. We will also discuss preventive measures and therapeutic interventions that can
reduce fat infiltration while also increasing bone and muscle mass.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
.
To review the pathophysiology of osteosarcopenia .
To discuss the epidemiology and clinical significance of osteosarcopenia .
To review the strengths and limitations of current diagnostic methods for osteosarcopenia . To discuss evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that pose promising
opportunities for both conditions
PROF. GUSTAVO DUQUE
Prof. Gustavo Duque MD, PhD, FRACP, FGSA is a geriatrician and a clinical and
biomedical researcher with special interest in the mechanisms and treatment of
osteoporosis, sarcopenia and frailty in older persons. His initial training included Internal
Medicine at Javeriana University (Colombia) and Geriatric Medicine, which he completed
at McGill University in Montreal (Canada). Subsequently, he obtained his PhD at McGill
University in 2003 with a thesis entitled 'Molecular Changes of the Aging Osteoblast'
under the supervision of Dr. Richard Kremer. Prof. Duque''s major research interests
include the elucidation of the mechanisms and potential new treatments for age-related
bone loss, osteoporosis, sarcopenia and frailty. He is also looking at the effect of vitamin D, exercise and
proteins on bone and muscle mass. He is currently Chair of Medicine and Director of the Australian Institute
for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS) at the University of Melbourne and Western Health. He is also Director
of the Fracture Care and Prevention Program at Western Health (Melbourne). As part of this Program, Prof.
Duque implemented a Falls and Fractures clinic at Sunshine Hospital where patients are assessed for falls
and fractures risk in a comprehensive manner.
www.iofbonehealth.org
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In this webinar, Professor Thomas will review the importance of appropriately evaluating the bone status and
the risk of future fracture in the context of a patient visiting a FLS after a first fracture, the journey of this
patient through the visits to different health professionals and the useful monitoring of the benefits /risks
ratio under anti-osteoporotic treatment with a defined target strategy whenever possible.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
.
Evaluating the risk of future fracture and the imminent feature of this risk .
Organizing the appropriate management process for a defined patient .
Monitoring patients under anti-osteoporotic treatment .
Adjusting treatment to a target strategy
PROF. THIERRY THOMAS
Thierry Thomas is a Professor of Medicine and Head of the Rheumatology Department
at the University Hospital of Saint-?tienne (UHSE), France. He is also a member of the
INSERM Unit 1059, the Integrative Biology of Bone Tissue Laboratory. Professor Thomas
obtained his medical degree at the University of Saint-?tienne, before specialising in
rheumatology and completing a PhD at the University of Lyon, France. After a research
fellowship in endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, USA, he joined the
faculty at UHSE in 1998, and assumed his current position in 2002. Professor Thomas is
an active member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Society for Clinical
and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO). He is the
Past-President of the National College of Academic Teaching in Rheumatology (COFER) and the current
President of the French Society of Rheumatology (SFR). He sits on the editorial board of Osteoporosis
International. He is well published in the medical literature, with close to 250 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
www.iofbonehealth.org
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APPLY TO HOLD A NON-SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM AT WCO-IOF-ESCEO LONDON 2021!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to present your area of expertise in a non-sponsored symposium during the world's largest Congress in the musculoskeletal field - to be held in London from August 26-29, 2021.
PS. Plan to submit your abstract from February 1- May 26, 2021.
>>> READ MORE
FRAGILITY FRACTURES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: THE KNOWNS & UNKNOWNS
Join us for a webinar hosted by Prof. Kate Ward and Dr Celia Gregson. They will discuss the demographic shift in population ageing in low/middle income countries, examine potential implications for musculoskeletal health in the region, and review current and emerging studies, among other topics.
WHEN: Dec. 15, 2020 / 05:00pm CET
>>> REGISTER NOW
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
WEBINARS
BONECAST: FX in Sub-Saharan Africa
•Dec 15, 2020
BONECAST: Vertebroplasty in OP
•Jan 28, 2021
CNS
ROS Osteoporosis Online
• Dec 1, 2020
XVIII Congreso Ecuatoriano de Reumatolog?a
• Dec 2-5, 2020
XII Congresso SPODOM
• Dec 3-5, 2020
XV Congresso OrtoMed
• Dec 10-12, 2020
XXVIII CONGRESO SCHOMM
• Jan 8-9, 2021
IOF COMMITTEE OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR (CSA) ELECTIONS
Following November CSA elections, IOF is pleased to welcome new member Dr Elizabeth Curtis of the MRC, Southampton, London (as well as 21 re-elected members) to its prestigious scientific committee. The CSA comprises 163 of the world's leading experts in musculoskeletal research from all regions of the world.
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DON'T MISS IOF'S KEY PAPERS OF 2020
As the year draws to a close, we'd like to share a list of our key papers published to date in 2020. These impactful papers underline IOF's ongoing commitment to advancing collaborative work with other organizations, policy guidance, and best practice in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis patients worldwide.
>>> READ MORE
GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS
This APFFA blog post reviews the recent study which has documented a substantial decline in daily sessions on the FRAX? website due to the pandemic, and discusses the role of FRAX in bringing improvements to the growing number of people who continue to experience insufficient osteoporosis care.
>>> READ MORE
RECOMMENDED READING: AFTER A BROKEN BONE, THE RISK OF A SECOND FRACTURE
An insightful article in the New York Times hihglights the key issues in our field and includes coverage of the IOF Capture the Fracture ? programme and the 2019 Secondary Fracture Prevention: Consensus Clinical Recommendations from a Multi-stakeholder Coalition.
>>> READ MORE
INTERVIEW WITH ROS CEO MARKS INTEGRATION OF UK FLS IN CAPTURE THE FRACTURE?
IOF is pleased to announce the integration of 105 UK Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) on the CTF Map of Best Practice. The Map now gives recognition to 559 FLS worldwide. To mark this occasion, we've published an interview with Craig Jones, CEO of the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), who shares important insights regarding the development and implementation of FLS.
>>> READ MORE
ZORGINSTITUUT NEDERLAND SUPPORTS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO POST-FRACTURE CARE
IOF has endorsed an important new policy report "Zinnige Zorg - Verbetersignalement Osteoporose" ('Sensible Care - Improvement Report Osteoporosis') which outlines key actions to address osteoporosis and fracture prevention in the Netherlands. The report has been developed with input from notable key opinion leaders, including Prof. Willem Lems (member of the CTF Steering Committee), Prof. Joop van der Bergh and Prof. Harry von den Broek.
>>> READ MORE
SUCCESSFUL IOF TOUR ON SECONDARY FRACTURE PREVENTION IN MEXICO
Held on October 28 and November 5 in virtual format, the IOF Tour attracted 106 participants. Of the participants, 23 % already run an FLS in their centres and 33% expressed an interest in implementing one. Although the IOF Tour focused on the Mexican health system, there were also participants from Argentina, Brazil and Chile. We thank and congratulate the Mexican Capture the Fracture? Partnership (CTFP) mentors and all the expert speakers for leading these successful sessions. En espa?ol >>> READ MORE
WELCOMING THE FIRST FLS FROM CHILE
We're delighted to welcome the first FLS from Chile, the Hospital Cl?nico Red Salud UC CHRISTUS in Santiago, to the CTF programme. CTF is growing rapidly in the LATAM region, with 22 new FLS added to the CTF Map of Best Practice in 2020 alone.
>>> READ MORE
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE HIGHLIGHTED AT FAN WORKSHOPS
On November 20 and 21, two EU FLS Academy & Network (FAN) workshops 'Getting Started' and 'Becoming Effective' were held for European FLS. The Workshops featured dynamic presentations which provided practical information and outlined key resources, including the CTF Best Practice Framework, a central guidance underpinning FLS implementation and effectiveness.
>>> READ MORE
SEIOMM RADIO PODCASTS COLLECTION AVAILABLE
The Sociedad Espanola de Investigaciones Osea y Metabolismo Mineral (SEIOMM) has made available a collection of its Spanish-language radio podcasts. These informative sessions can be accessed via the SEIOMM website and app.
>>> READ MORE
SUCCESSFUL SAO PUBLIC EDUCATION SESSIONS ON FACEBOOK LIVE
Public information sessions organized by the Argentine Osteoporosis Society (SAO) and its patient arm SAPCO were hosted live and via FaceBook from June to November. An average of 60 attendees participated in the live sessions where they could receive instant answers to all their questions. To date, there have been more than 7000 views of the sessions on Facebook!
>>> READ MORE
NEW SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL "SIOMMMS UPDATE"
On the occasion of its 20th National Congress, the Societ? Italiana dell'Osteoporosi, del Metabolismo Minerale e delle Malattie dello Scheletro (SIOMMS) published the first issue of a new quarterly magazine for its members. ''SIOMMMS UPDATE'' will provide timely updates of the most current issues and provide Members with a forum for their contributions.
>>> READ MORE
NEWS FROM THE ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAN
Read about the many activities carried out by IOF's Iranian member society - the Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute - including a live TV show on national TV for World Osteoporosis Day which highlighted the need for timely diagnosis of osteoporosis.
>>> READ MORE
AMERICAN BONE HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
American Bone Health has announced that Kathleen Cody is retiring as Executive Director after 20 years in the position, and that Cheryl Hostinak will succeed her as Executive Director on January 1, 2021.
IOF thanks Kathleen, a passionate patient advocate, for her many years of active support and participation in the IOF CNS.
>>> READ MORE
CHILDREN'S DRAWING COMPETITION IN RUSSIA
Organized by 'OsteoRus' the annual children''s drawing contest: "My Parents and I: a Healthy and Strong Family!" in Russia highlights the important role of nutrition and exercise in maintaining the family's bone health. The competition is just one component of targeted educational activities for children held every World Osteoporosis Day in Russia.
>>> READ MORE
KUWAIT OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Kuwaiti Osteoporosis Society has issued impactful short videos for the general public on Twitter and Instagram. They have translated and adapted into video format many IOF leaflets, including the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check. We're thrilled to see this great use of IOF resources by our members!
>>> VIEW HERE
NOFSA GETS COOKING WITH WELL-KNOWN CHEF
For World Osteoporosis Day, the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) organized a cook-along with Jonno Proudfoot, bestselling author of the Real Meal Revolution Book Series. As well as promoting bone-healthy diet it was an opportunity to discuss osteoporosis and the importance of calcium intake.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Hub
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@osteoporosis.foundation
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PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
MAKING THE BEST OF FLS - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Globally, Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) are recommended to reduce the risk of fracture after the first
fracture and to reduce the costs for healthcare systems. Despite a wide range of anti-osteoporosis
treatments, fewer number of patients are receiving the appropriate treatment after the first fracture.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
.
To review Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to assess FLS at the organisational and patient level. .
To understand how the IOF/ FFN/ NOF KPIs measure secondary fracture prevention effectiveness at the patient level. .
To gain knowledge on how to use the KPI to drive quality improvement for FLSs so they deliver the full potential of secondary fracture prevention. . To discuss how this KPI set complements the existing CTF BPF to support FLS.
PROF. KASSIM JAVAID
Kassim Javaid is Associate Professor in Metabolic Bone Disease, Nuffield Centre of
Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK.
His research areas are in the secondary fracture prevention, vitamin D and rare bone
disorders. Prof. Javaid has led an FLS since 2008 and FLS networks regionally,
nationally through the FLSDB national audit (www.fffap.org.uk/fls/flsweb.nsf)
and internationally through the Capture the Fracture programme
(www.capturethefracture.org).
PROF. SERGE FERRARI
Serge Ferrari is Full Professor and Head of the Service and Laboratory of Bone
Diseases, Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland. As well as Vice-Chair of the CSA, he
is the President of the Swiss Association Against Osteoporosis (ASCO/SVGO). Prof.
Ferrari has received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious IOF Olof
Johnell Science Award in 2016. He is on the editorial boards of key journals in the bone
field and has published more than 200 articles and book chapters.
www.iofbonehealth.org
?2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
SHOULD WE RECONSIDER THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN THE LIGHT OF RECENT EVIDENCE?
Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures through optimising post-fracture care and fracture liaison services has been a centre-piece of IOF activity for the last decade through our Capture the Fracture initiative. Large scale programmes to prevent fractures among those in the population who have not sustained previous fractures remains contentious. Recent data from large randomised controlled trials in the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands, suggests that population-based screening using FRAX to target anti-osteoporosis medication, might be effective and economically justifiable.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
.
Key issues in the debate regarding primary (versus secondary) prevention
.
Recent findings regarding population-based screening using FRAX
.
Data from the UK trial (SCOOP) set in the context of screening programmes for osteoporosis
PROF. CYRUS COOPER
Cyrus Cooper leads an internationally competitive programme of research into the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders, most notably osteoporosis. He is Professor of Rheumatology and Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit; and Professor of Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford. He has published extensively (over 1000 research papers) on osteoporosis and rheumatic disorders and pioneered clinical studies on the developmental origins of peak bone mass.
www.osteoporosis.foundation
?2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
In this webinar, Professor Rizzoli will discuss the influence on bone health of the various components of a Mediterranean diet, before reviewing the overall association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and bone mineral density, fracture risk, and also falls risk.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
.
To understand the various components of a Mediterranean diet in daily nutritional intakes
.
To appreciate the association between a Mediterranean diet and BMD and/or muscle function
.
To understand the role of a Mediterranean diet in fracture risk reduction
.
To appreciate the overall health benefits and sustainability of a Mediterranean diet
PROF. REN? RIZZOLI
Prof. Ren? Rizzoli is an internist and endocrinologist, with a subspecialty focus on metabolic bone diseases, osteoporosis and disorders of mineral metabolism. He is emeritus professor of medicine at the University Hospitals of Geneva, and former head of the service of bone diseases. Prof. Rizzoli is the former chairman of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the IOF. He is the chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the ESCEO and co-chairs the scientific program committee of the annual IOF-ESCEO congress. At IOF, he is board member and treasurer. He has been involved in both basic and clinical research projects investigating pathophysiology of osteoporosis and of
calcium and phosphate homeostasis disorders, the role of nutrition, calcium, protein, bisphosphonates among other topics. Prof. Rizzoli is author of more than 900 scientific articles, editor-in-chief of Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research and associate editor of Osteoporosis International.
www.osteoporosis.foundation
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On World Osteoporosis Day IOF alerts to risk factors and need for effective post-fracture care
Today on World Osteoporosis Day the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) joins its 266 member organizations around the world to call on the public, health care professionals and health authorities to take action for prevention. IOF President Professor Cyrus Cooper states:
"On World Osteoporosis Day, we urge health authorities to prioritize bone health and ensure effective post fracture care for all older adults who have sustained fractures. This is the key to reducing the burden of osteo- porosis-related fractures on patients, their families and societies around the world."
IOF is immensely honoured and grateful to Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall, for her global message of support on World Osteoporosis Day:View Video
KEY MESSAGES INCLUDE:
. IOF's global press release urges patients and the public to be aware of their personal risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures. In particular, a fracture which occurs following a minor fall in adults aged 50 years or over can be a warning sign of more fractures to come, especially within the next two years. The IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check (in 36 languages) can alert to personal risk factors and the need for a bone health assessment.
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Osteoporosis is a family affair in more ways than one. New patient posters and personal stories featured this year reflect the need for post-fracture management to prevent recurring fractures and show how fractures place a heavy burden on family caregivers. Many stories also alert to how parental osteoporosis can be warning sign of higher risk for osteoporosis. We also remind in our social media that the foundation for strong bones begins with bone healthy lifestyle, including adequate amounts of calcium and other
nutrients in the family diet.
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Despite its enormous burden to patients and their families, approximately 80% of even the most high risk patients who have already fractured are not receiving treatment. Through the Capture the Fracture? initiative, IOF champions the implementation of Post-Fracture Care Coordination Programmes (such as Fracture Liaison Services) in hospitals worldwide. These services ensure that patients with fragility fractures are correctly assessed and treated to minimise the risk of experiencing a further fracture. We urge all to visit Capture the Fracture to find out how to establish an FLS or have an FLS mapped.
A warm THANK YOU to all individuals and organizations (see the many Events) who have worked to raise awareness and increase knowledge of osteoporosis on World Osteoporosis Day.
www.worldosteoporosisday.org
IOF thanks the following partners for their unrestricted support of the 2020 World Osteoporosis Day campaign
Global Partner: Sunsweet
Local Partners (Switzerland): Sandoz, Amgen, UCB
Supporters: Amgen, Kyowa Kirin, GSK, Sandoz, UCB
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OSTEOSARCOPENIA: UNDERSTANDING BONE, MUSCLE AND FAT INTERACTIONS
Osteosarcopenia (defined as combined bone and muscle loss) affects older adults around the world,
predisposing them to devastating complications that impact their well-being and quality of life. Typical
features of osteosarcopenia include fat infiltration, local and systemic lipotoxicity, and a complex crosstalk
between muscle and bone. Additionally, physical inactivity, vitamin D deficiency and poor nutrition accelerate
the progression of this condition. In this webinar we will review the current state of knowledge about fat, bone
and muscle interactions. We will also discuss preventive measures and therapeutic interventions that can
reduce fat infiltration while also increasing bone and muscle mass.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
.
To review the pathophysiology of osteosarcopenia .
To discuss the epidemiology and clinical significance of osteosarcopenia .
To review the strengths and limitations of current diagnostic methods for osteosarcopenia . To discuss evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that pose promising
opportunities for both conditions
PROF. GUSTAVO DUQUE
Prof. Gustavo Duque MD, PhD, FRACP, FGSA is a geriatrician and a clinical and
biomedical researcher with special interest in the mechanisms and treatment of
osteoporosis, sarcopenia and frailty in older persons. His initial training included Internal
Medicine at Javeriana University (Colombia) and Geriatric Medicine, which he completed
at McGill University in Montreal (Canada). Subsequently, he obtained his PhD at McGill
University in 2003 with a thesis entitled 'Molecular Changes of the Aging Osteoblast'
under the supervision of Dr. Richard Kremer. Prof. Duque''s major research interests
include the elucidation of the mechanisms and potential new treatments for age-related
bone loss, osteoporosis, sarcopenia and frailty. He is also looking at the effect of vitamin D, exercise and
proteins on bone and muscle mass. He is currently Chair of Medicine and Director of the Australian Institute
for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS) at the University of Melbourne and Western Health. He is also Director
of the Fracture Care and Prevention Program at Western Health (Melbourne). As part of this Program, Prof.
Duque implemented a Falls and Fractures clinic at Sunshine Hospital where patients are assessed for falls
and fractures risk in a comprehensive manner.
www.iofbonehealth.org
?2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
MAKING THE BEST OF FLS - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Globally, Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) are recommended to reduce the risk of fracture after the first
fracture and to reduce the costs for healthcare systems. Despite a wide range of anti-osteoporosis
treatments, fewer number of patients are receiving the appropriate treatment after the first fracture.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
.
To review Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to assess FLS at the organisational and patient level. .
To understand how the IOF/ FFN/ NOF KPIs measure secondary fracture prevention effectiveness at the patient level. .
To gain knowledge on how to use the KPI to drive quality improvement for FLSs so they deliver the full potential of secondary fracture prevention. . To discuss how this KPI set complements the existing CTF BPF to support FLS.
PROF. KASSIM JAVAID
Kassim Javaid is Associate Professor in Metabolic Bone Disease, Nuffield Centre of
Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK.
His research areas are in the secondary fracture prevention, vitamin D and rare bone
disorders. Prof. Javaid has led an FLS since 2008 and FLS networks regionally,
nationally through the FLSDB national audit (www.fffap.org.uk/fls/flsweb.nsf)
and internationally through the Capture the Fracture programme
(www.capturethefracture.org).
PROF. SERGE FERRARI
Serge Ferrari is Full Professor and Head of the Service and Laboratory of Bone
Diseases, Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland. As well as Vice-Chair of the CSA, he
is the President of the Swiss Association Against Osteoporosis (ASCO/SVGO). Prof.
Ferrari has received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious IOF Olof
Johnell Science Award in 2016. He is on the editorial boards of key journals in the bone
field and has published more than 200 articles and book chapters.
www.iofbonehealth.org
?2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
GLUCOCORTICOID-INDUCED OSTEOPOROSIS, THE SCIENCE AND THE THERAPY
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis, and many
individuals treated with glucocorticoids will fracture at relatively normal bone mass, creating a bone strength
to bone mass discrepancy. The webinar will review the epidemiology, novel insights about
glucocorticoid-induced bone fragility, and treatment recommendations for glucocorticoid-induced bone loss.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
. To review epidemiology of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss
. To review the pathophysiology and novel insights about bone quality related to treatment with
glucocorticoids
. To review recent treatment guidelines and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss.
DR. NANCY E. LANE
Dr. Nancy E. Lane is the inaugural director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Health, and
Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology and Aging at the University of
California at Davis School of Medicine. She is translational scientist that has studied
novel bone quality measures that contribute to bone strength, performed the seminal
proof of concept clinical study with PTH to reverse glucocorticoid induced bone loss, and
has practiced rheumatology and osteoporosis for over 35 years. She currently is a
member of the Council of Scientific Advisors for the IOF, has published about 400 peer
reviewed manuscripts, and has been recognized for her mentoring and scientific accomplishments with
election to the National academy of Medicine.
www.iofbonehealth.org
?2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
SHOULD WE RECONSIDER THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN THE LIGHT OF RECENT EVIDENCE?
Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures through optimising post-fracture care and fracture liaison services has been a centre-piece of IOF activity for the last decade through our Capture the Fracture initiative. Large scale programmes to prevent fractures among those in the population who have not sustained previous fractures remains contentious. Recent data from large randomised controlled trials in the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands, suggests that population-based screening using FRAX to target anti-osteoporosis medication, might be effective and economically justifiable.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
.
Key issues in the debate regarding primary (versus secondary) prevention
.
Recent findings regarding population-based screening using FRAX
.
Data from the UK trial (SCOOP) set in the context of screening programmes for osteoporosis
PROF. CYRUS COOPER
Cyrus Cooper leads an internationally competitive programme of research into the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders, most notably osteoporosis. He is Professor of Rheumatology and Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit; and Professor of Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford. He has published extensively (over 1000 research papers) on osteoporosis and rheumatic disorders and pioneered clinical studies on the developmental origins of peak bone mass.
www.osteoporosis.foundation
?2020 INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION PREFERENCES | UNSUBSCRIBE
VIRTUAL IOF-ESCEO WORLD CONGRESS DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE
With more than 7900 registrants, the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 was an incredible success, with record-breaking outreach! All registrants can access recordings of the entire scientific program, and view the exhibition, until 30th November. IOF greatly thanks all the delegates, speakers and industry partners for their participation and support. View the Abstract book.
>>> READ MORE
IOF AWARDS HONOUR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
IOF has presented prestigious awards to recognize the remarkable achievements of the following recipients: M.L. Brandi, J.K. Lee, E. Seeman (IOF President's Award); M. McClung
(IOF Olof Johnell Award); B. Masri (IOF Medal of Achievement); S. Maggi (ESCEO-IOF Herbert Fleisch Medal); F. Jiwa (CNS Medal); D. Pinto (ESCEO-IOF Young Scientist Award). Congratulations to all!
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Apr 8-11, 2021 SAVE THE DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
Bangkok, Thailand • Nov 26-27, 2020
View all upcoming courses
WEBINARS
BONECAST: ATYPICAL FX
•Sep 24, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Sep 22, 2020 / Spanish
•Sep 23, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
VII Russian Congress on OP & OA
• Sep 28-30, 2020
EUGMS
• Oct 7-9, 2020
ANZBMS
• Oct 12-14, 2020
NEXT BONECAST WEBINAR WITH FOCUS ON ATYPICAL FEMUR FRACTURES
We invite you to attend our next free BoneCast webinar "Atypical femur fractures - what have we learnt so far?", with speaker Professor Peter Ebeling. WHEN: Thursday September 24, 2020 at 5pm AEST (9 am CEST). All previous BoneCast webinar recordings, including July's webinar on primary prevention, can be viewed here.
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IOF SKELETAL RARE DISEASES (SRD) ACADEMY LAUNCHED
The Academy's mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge, and communicate the importance of diagnosis, management and support for rare skeletal diseases. Areas of activity will include the development of educational courses and resources for patients and healthcare professionals. As well, the Academy presented the first SRD Academy Awards at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 (see below).
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FIRST SKELETAL RARE DISEASES ACADEMY AWARDS
In a ceremony at WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, five investigators were awarded the first IOF Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy Awards in recognition of the quality of their research related to rare disorders of the skeleton. The winning researchers were awarded a certificate and grant in the value of 1000 USD.
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SPECIAL ISSUE ON PHOSPHATE METABOLISM IN CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
Read and share these outstanding invited reviews which provide state-of-the-art insights into the underlying mechanisms of phosphate metabolism and discuss advances in knowledge and management of hypophosphatemia & hyperphosphatemia, as well as oncogenic osteomalacia.
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ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR SAFETY OF ANTI-OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS
This concise review authored by an ESCEO Working Group, with corresponding author IOF President Prof. Cyrus Cooper, provides a valuable summary of the cardiovascular implications of currently available osteoporosis medications.
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LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TILL WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY!
October 20th is fast approaching. Visit the WOD website to submit information about your campaign or event, and to access a variety of WOD resources. Among the new resources, an Osteoporosis Risk Check poster can be downloaded in 36 languages. Let's take advantage of this annual occasion to generate awareness and action for prevention!
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IOF LATIN AMERICA MEET-THE-EXPERT ONLINE SESSIONS
This second part of these informative sessions will focus on various topics related to osteoporosis and comorbidities. On September 22nd (Spanish) and 24th (Portuguese) speakers O. Messina, J. Cannata, B. Albergaria, and D. Souza Domiciano will discuss key issues in osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
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WELCOMING NEW FLS FROM CHINA
This month we warmly welcome the First People''s Hospital of Kunshan, which has recently been included on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. There are now five FLS from mainland China and a total of 109 FLS in Asia-Pacific. Welcome to all!
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NEW RESEARCH ON POST-FRACTURE CARE COORDINATION PROGRAMMES HIGHLIGHTED AT VIRTUAL WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
At the Congress, new research and impactful sessions addressed the important topic of secondary fracture prevention. Among the oral presentations is a presentation by R. Pineda-Villanueva (OCS8), which introduces a novel FLS benefits and budget impact calculator. We invite all congress registrants to watch the recorded sessions which will remain available on the platform for the next 3 months.
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GETTING TO GOLD: THE MEXICAN EXPERIENCE PRESENTED AT THE VIRTUAL WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
Dr. Kassim Javaid, (Co-chair of the CTF Steering Committee), Ms. Monica Cal?, (IOF Latin America Regional Manager ), and Dr. Andrea Olascoaga, (CTF FLS mentor), presented their experiences with the new Getting to Gold (train-the-trainer) programme within the CTF Mentorship pillar. >>> READ MORE
BELGIAN AGEING MUSCLE SOCIETY (BAMS) JOINS THE IOF NETWORK
IOF warmly welcomes the Belgian Ageing Muscle Society to the Committee of National Societies. We look forward to a long-term, fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration as we work to raise awareness of bone health and secondary fracture prevention in Belgium and the European region as a whole.
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TAKE A STROLL THROUGH THE CNS VILLAGE
If you're a registrant of the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO, we invite you to visit the "booths" of the 14 IOF member societies which have showcased their important work at the national level in attractive virtual presentations. Enjoy!
>>> VISIT THE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
UPDATE ON ESCEO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF CLINICAL TRIALS FOR DRUGS AIMING AT THE TREATMENT OF SARCOPENIA IN OLDER ADULTS
The European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) has published a 2020 update of its landmark 2016 consensus recommendations. The new paper updates the previous recommendations in accordance with the latest evidence.
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BONETALK: INFORMATIVE NOF PODCASTS
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) hosts Bone Talk, a podcast and blog that examines issues around osteoporosis from diverse perspectives, with valuable information and inspiring conversations to help patients learn more about bone health. Latest podcast: Caregiving challenges during the covid-19 pandemic and available resources & support.
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FGF-23 A FASCINATING NEW HORMONE: ENDOWEB''S INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN SPANISH
This new cycle of free educational webinars by Endoweb is endorsed by IOF as well as the Instituto de Investigaciones Metab?licas (IDIM - with IOF member society FIMS in Argentina) and the Universidad del Salvador (USAL). The next sessions will take place on September 5th, 21st and October 5th, 2020, providing information on phospho-calcium metabolism and rare diseases such as hypophosphatemic rickets and oncogenic osteomalacia.
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The 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference Organizing Committee is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you in Bangkok on November 25-28, 2020 for another successful conference!
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VIRTUAL WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 CONGRESS
August 20-22, 2020
It's not too late to register for the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 congress! Participate in live & pre-recorded sessions, including more than 210 lectures, 9 Scientific Sessions, 7 Satellite Symposia and e-poster presentations. You'll also have access to the exhibition area with more than 25 virtual booths. Recordings are available for 3 months post-Congress! #OsteoCongress
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ADJUSTING FRAX ESTIMATES OF FRACTURE PROBABILITY ACCORDING TO RECENCY OF SENTINEL FRACTURES
The risk of a recurrent fragility fracture is particularly high immediately following a fracture. Now, an important new position paper provides adjustments to FRAX-based fracture probabilities accounting for recency of fracture, thereby facilitating the identification of patients who are at very high risk.
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IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 • Aug 20-22, 2020 NOW VIRTUAL!
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Apr 8-11, 2021 SAVE THE DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
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WEBINARS
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Aug 25, 2020 / Spanish
•Aug 27, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
ACOMM / Osteomuscular Health in Adults
• Jul 30-Aug 1, 2020
AAOMM / Hyperparathyroidism
• Aug 7-8, 2020
VII Russian Congress on OP & OA
• Sept. 28-30, 2020
OSTEOPOROSIS ESSENTIALS TRAINING COURSE IN BANGKOK
IOF looks forward to holding the Osteoporosis Essentials (clinician track) course in Bangkok on Nov. 26-27, 2020. To be held in English, the newly updated course (opportunity to earn a certificate of achievement) provides a comprehensive look at the state-of- the-art in osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment - the 'essentials' every clinician needs to know!
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CONCISE IOF & ECTS REVIEW ON OSTEOPOROSIS IN PREMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Just published! This comprehensive review by an IOF and ECTS working group provides an updated review of literature since 2017 and includes a helpful flow chart for the overall management and treatment of premenopausal women with osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
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IOF JOURNALS WITH HIGHER IMPACT FACTORS
IOF is pleased to present the newly released 2019 impact factors for its journals portfolio: Osteoporosis International, a leading publication for the latest clinical research, Calcified Tissue International, a forum of choice for basic and translational research, and Archives of Osteoporosis, ideal for the presentation of regional research and guidelines.
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CATCH UP ON OUR LATEST BONECAST WEBINARS!
If you've missed this month's webinars, you can now view the recordings of 'Should we reconsider the primary prevention of osteoporosis in the light of recent evidence?' (Speaker: C. Cooper) and 'Challenges of managing patients with osteoporosis during and after the COVID 19 pandemic in Europe' (Speakers: A. Diez-Perez & T. Thomas).
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IOF PRESIDENT INTERVIEWED ON HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RADIO PODCAST
Professor Cyrus Cooper, President of IOF, was recently interviewed in a global radio podcast during which he discussed osteoporosis, the importance of effective post-fracture care, and the objectives of the new Capture the Fracture? Partnership.
>>> LISTEN IN
MEET THE EXPERT ONLINE: OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER COMORBIDITIES
The second part of IOF Latin America's Meet The Expert Online series in Spanish and Portuguese will kick off on August 25th , with a focus on osteoporosis and other comorbidities. More than 1600 registrations were received for the previous sessions! We welcome registrations for Part 2 of these dynamic and informative sessions, featuring leading speakers from the region.
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WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY - IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR
This year's World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) campaign will feature impactful patient portraits and stories - with a focus on the burden of osteoporosis and the need for post-fracture care by family caregivers. Be sure to visit the WOD website to learn more and to submit your local WOD activities, whether large or small, to our global map.
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IOF JOINS ASBMR AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ISSUE VITAMIN D STATEMENT
Since the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a reduction in physical activity and leisure time outdoors. IOF has joined the ASBMR, together with the AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS and NOF, in issuing a statement on the importance of obtaining the daily recommended dosage of vitamin D.
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CAPTURE THE FRACTURE? VIRTUAL BOOTH AT WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
As of August 20th, all registrants to the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 virtual congress will have the opportunity to visit our interactive Capture the Fracture? (CTF) virtual booth and to learn everything about the CTF programme and the Capture the Fracture? Partnership initiative. Registrants can also listen to our recorded sessions from FLS experts and learn about the latest CTF news.
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FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN FLS TO BE GRADED
This month, Vincent Pallotti Hospital of Cape Town was awarded a Bronze star on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. This is the first South African FLS to be evaluated. To date, CTF has welcomed FLS from 47 countries - we're delighted to see so much global interest!
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CAPTURE THE FRACTURE? PARTNERSHIP TOPIC OF BLOG POST
In a blog post for the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) website, IOF President Cyrus Cooper describes the new Capture the Fracture? Partnership's objectives and invites stakeholders to explore ways in which we can strengthen local actions and cooperation to make secondary fracture prevention a reality in Asia and around the world.
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RAOP WEBINAR ATTRACTS WIDESPREAD INTEREST AMONG THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY
On June 23rd, following the launch of the CTF Partnership, the Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) organized a webinar dedicated to secondary fracture prevention and FLS development. It was attended by some 700 healthcare professionals from 25 regions throughout Russia - reflecting widespread interest within the country's medical community.
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BRAZILIAN FLS RECEIVES SILVER RECOGNITION
Capture the Fracture? (CTF) has awarded silver recognition to the Hospital Militar de ?rea de Bras?lia. Congratulations on their achievement! Find this and other FLS in Brazil on the CTF Map of Best Practice.
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DON'T MISS THE VIRTUAL CNS VILLAGE AT THE WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
From August 20-22, during the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO congress, IOF will present an extensive, interactive virtual booth. There will also be a 'CNS Village' where many IOF members will host a virtual booth to promote their organization's important activities. Register and pay us a visit!
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FREE CNS REGISTRATION TO THE WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
We remind all IOF member societies (CNS) that a benefit of membership includes up to 20 free registrations to the World Congress (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020). If you haven't already done so, register now on the virtual Congress website - this will give you access to the entire programme, including the special session dedicated to CNS presentations. Don't miss it!
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FOSEMO CELEBRATES 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
IOF congratulates the Foundation for Osteoporosis and Diseases of Bone Metabolism (FOSEMO) which on July 2nd, celebrated 25 years of service. FOSEMO is the leading source of guidance and support for the general public and patients with osteoporosis in Panama, and it has been a very active IOF member since 2002.
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INFORMATION TO HELP PATIENTS STAY ON TREATMENT
A new one-page information sheet, prepared by the Fracture Liaison Service Database Audit (UK) in association with the Royal Osteoporosis Society and other organizations, shows why staying on treatment is important, and where to get further information.
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AMERICAN BONE HEALTH RECEIVES 2020 DIGITAL HEALTH AWARDS RECOGNITION
We congratulate the American Bone Health whose 'Newly Diagnosed' web page has been recognized with a Merit in the Spring 2020 Digital Health Awards. Take a look at this excellent resource!
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK
With many hot topics ranging from treatment, nutrition, FLS development, and regional approaches to risk assessment and management, we've set up an exciting, high quality programme of relevance to your daily practice. An Osteoporosis Essentials Course will be held on Nov. 25-26.
Register early at low early-bird rates until October 2, 2020!
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FRAGILITY FRACTURES IN EUROPE: BURDEN, MANAGEMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES
This new publication provides an overview and comparison of the burden and management of fragility fractures in the five largest European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) as well as Sweden.
Use this (open access) resource to support your advocacy efforts in Europe!
Note: the paper underpins the impactful Broken bones, broken lives report.
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Aug 20-23, 2020 NEW DATES!
IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
OE COURSES
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WEBINARS
BONECAST: Osteosarcopenia
• May 28, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
• May 26, 2020 /Buenos Aires (Spanish)
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
• May 28, 2020 /Sao Paolo (Portuguese)
CNS
Cong. Mexicano De Osteop. Y Enfermed. Met. ?seas
• Sep 23-27, 2020
VII Russian Cong. on OP, OA. & Met. Skel. Diseases
• Sep 28-30, 2020
16th EuGMS Congress
• Oct 7-9, 2020
APPLY FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS!
IOF Young Investigator Awards will be awarded to the presenting authors of the best abstracts by researchers aged 40 years and under, submitted to the IOF Regional Conference in Bangkok. Winners will receive a 1000 USD grant and are invited to present their abstract at a session on Nov. 28th. Abstract submission is now open!
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WCO-IOF-ESCEO BARCELONA 2020 PROGRAMME
Planning continues for the annual IOF-ESCEO World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases! With the postponement of the Congress to August 20-23, we anticipate that travel will be safe at that time, and we look forward to presenting a high-quality programme with exciting new research from a record number of 1417 accepted abstracts.
>>> VIEW THE PROGRAMME
JOIN OUR BONECAST WEBINAR ON OSTEOSARCOPENIA
Prof. Gustavo Duque will host the next free BoneCast webinar on May 28th, 2020 (5 pm AEST / 9 am CEST).
The webinar will review the current state of knowledge about fat, bone and muscle interactions and analyse preventive measures and therapeutic interventions.
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NEW PAPER BY THE IOF-IFFCC COMMITTEE OF BONE METABOLISM
Interested in bone turnover markers (BTMs)? The IOF-IFCC Committee on Bone Metabolism and the EFLM Working group on Biological Variation (BV) have published a new study which provides updated BV estimates for BTMs, including CTX, PINP, OC, intact FGF23 and uCuP-MGP, facilitating the improved follow-up of patients on treatment.
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LAUNCH OF ASIA PACIFIC CONSORTIUM OF OSTEOPOROSIS (APCO) WEBSITE
On April 28, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) announced the launch of its new website and LinkedIn account. APCO comprises experts from 19 Asian Pacific countries and regions, charged with developing tangible solutions to the challenges involving osteoporosis management and fracture prevention in the region. IOF is represented in APCO by its CEO.
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DOWNLOAD HIGH IMPACT PAPERS IN CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
Don't miss your chance to have free access to the journal's top-cited papers of 2018-19. The incisive reviews and novel papers are authored by well-known experts and focus on a wide range of hot topics in the musculoskeletal field.
>>> ACCESS HERE
REPORT ON HIPGEN SECOND ANNUAL MEETING IN BERLIN
Bringing together the Consortiums partners and coordinators, the 2nd Annual Meeting in Berlin, held on March 3-4, 2020, provided important updates and reviewed the challenges and progress made to date. IOF is a communications partner for this EU Horizon 2020 funded project.
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SPANISH-LANGUAGE WEBINAR: CHALLENGES POSED BY COVID-19 FOR PATIENTS WITH BONE FRAGILITY
During the first Special Edition of IOF LATAM's Meet The Expert Online 2020, Dr Jos? L. Neyro, a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics, shared his clinical experience from Spain about the challenges posed by COVID-19 for patients with bone fragility. The seminar was attended by 585 doctors from several Latin America countries.
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KPIs FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES AT A PATIENT OUTCOME LEVEL
This important new position paper by CTF, in collaboration with FFN and NOF, presents 11 patient-level key performance indicators for fracture liaison services to guide quality improvement and assess secondary fracture prevention delivery at the patient level. Open access!
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GETTING TO GOLD PROGRAMME STARTS IN BRAZIL
The CTF programme continues to expand in Latin America, where on April 29th the first 'Getting to Gold' programme in Brazil was launched. The objective is to produce a cadre of mentors with the knowledge, competence and performance to support the initiation and sustainability of effective and efficient FLSs which provide a good patient experience. The programme is structured in five online meetings with pre- and post-learning materials and tasks to complete, and a face-to-face meeting for final learning and evaluation. Mentors receive a two-year IOF certification based on individual performance.
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WELCOMING FOUR NEW FLS TO THE PROGRAMME
CTF is pleased to welcome the following FLS to the programme: Hospital S?o Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, Brazil; Casa de Caridade Santa Tereza, Serro, Brazil; Regi?n Sanitaria XIII Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico; and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
VIEW THE WEBINAR ON EFFECTIVE PATIENT MONITORING STRATEGIES
Prof. Thierry Thomas, member of the CtF Steering Committee, hosted an IOF BoneCast webinar on April 23rd at which he discussed the evaluation of future & imminent fracture risk, patient management process, treatment monitoring, and many other topics relevant to FLS.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
IOF MEMBERS' GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 AND OSTEOPOROSIS
During these challenging times, it is very important for people with osteoporosis to prevent falls and fractures and to have guidance on managing their condition. Here we provide links to a variety of Covid-19 related guidance (for patients and doctors) provided by IOF member societies worldwide. >>> READ MORE
EXEMPLARY EMRI-IOF COLLABORATION IN IRAN
Under the banner 'Mind the osteoporosis care gap with timely diagnosis', the Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute (EMRI) of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has carried out numerous events and activities in 2019 and 2020
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NOF LAUNCHES '10,000 STEPS A DAY IN MAY CHALLENGE'
To commemorate National Osteoporosis Month in May, the National Osteoporosis Foundation has launched the '10,000 Steps a Day in May Challenge' beginning May 1st. Ten thousand steps a day (roughly 5 miles) would meet recommendations of at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
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ROS ANNOUNCES E-LEARNING FOR RADIOGRAPHERS AND REPORTING CLINICIANS
The Royal Osteoporosis Society has been working with Health Education England and the Society of Radiographers (SoR) to develop four e-Learning for Healthcare training modules with a focus on understanding the importance of reporting vertebral fractures and provide guidance on their identification.
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APPLY TO HOLD A NON-SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM AT WCO-IOF-ESCEO LONDON 2021!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to present your area of expertise in a non-sponsored symposium during the world's largest Congress in the musculoskeletal field - to be held in London from August 26-29, 2021.
PS. Plan to submit your abstract from February 1- May 26, 2021.
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FRAGILITY FRACTURES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: THE KNOWNS & UNKNOWNS
Join us for a webinar hosted by Prof. Kate Ward and Dr Celia Gregson. They will discuss the demographic shift in population ageing in low/middle income countries, examine potential implications for musculoskeletal health in the region, and review current and emerging studies, among other topics.
WHEN: Dec. 15, 2020 / 05:00pm CET
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
WEBINARS
BONECAST: FX in Sub-Saharan Africa
•Dec 15, 2020
BONECAST: Vertebroplasty in OP
•Jan 28, 2021
CNS
ROS Osteoporosis Online
• Dec 1, 2020
XVIII Congreso Ecuatoriano de Reumatolog?a
• Dec 2-5, 2020
XII Congresso SPODOM
• Dec 3-5, 2020
XV Congresso OrtoMed
• Dec 10-12, 2020
XXVIII CONGRESO SCHOMM
• Jan 8-9, 2021
IOF COMMITTEE OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR (CSA) ELECTIONS
Following November CSA elections, IOF is pleased to welcome new member Dr Elizabeth Curtis of the MRC, Southampton, London (as well as 21 re-elected members) to its prestigious scientific committee. The CSA comprises 163 of the world's leading experts in musculoskeletal research from all regions of the world.
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DON'T MISS IOF'S KEY PAPERS OF 2020
As the year draws to a close, we'd like to share a list of our key papers published to date in 2020. These impactful papers underline IOF's ongoing commitment to advancing collaborative work with other organizations, policy guidance, and best practice in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis patients worldwide.
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GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS
This APFFA blog post reviews the recent study which has documented a substantial decline in daily sessions on the FRAX? website due to the pandemic, and discusses the role of FRAX in bringing improvements to the growing number of people who continue to experience insufficient osteoporosis care.
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RECOMMENDED READING: AFTER A BROKEN BONE, THE RISK OF A SECOND FRACTURE
An insightful article in the New York Times hihglights the key issues in our field and includes coverage of the IOF Capture the Fracture ? programme and the 2019 Secondary Fracture Prevention: Consensus Clinical Recommendations from a Multi-stakeholder Coalition.
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INTERVIEW WITH ROS CEO MARKS INTEGRATION OF UK FLS IN CAPTURE THE FRACTURE?
IOF is pleased to announce the integration of 105 UK Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) on the CTF Map of Best Practice. The Map now gives recognition to 559 FLS worldwide. To mark this occasion, we've published an interview with Craig Jones, CEO of the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), who shares important insights regarding the development and implementation of FLS.
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ZORGINSTITUUT NEDERLAND SUPPORTS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO POST-FRACTURE CARE
IOF has endorsed an important new policy report "Zinnige Zorg - Verbetersignalement Osteoporose" ('Sensible Care - Improvement Report Osteoporosis') which outlines key actions to address osteoporosis and fracture prevention in the Netherlands. The report has been developed with input from notable key opinion leaders, including Prof. Willem Lems (member of the CTF Steering Committee), Prof. Joop van der Bergh and Prof. Harry von den Broek.
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SUCCESSFUL IOF TOUR ON SECONDARY FRACTURE PREVENTION IN MEXICO
Held on October 28 and November 5 in virtual format, the IOF Tour attracted 106 participants. Of the participants, 23 % already run an FLS in their centres and 33% expressed an interest in implementing one. Although the IOF Tour focused on the Mexican health system, there were also participants from Argentina, Brazil and Chile. We thank and congratulate the Mexican Capture the Fracture? Partnership (CTFP) mentors and all the expert speakers for leading these successful sessions. En espa?ol >>> READ MORE
WELCOMING THE FIRST FLS FROM CHILE
We're delighted to welcome the first FLS from Chile, the Hospital Cl?nico Red Salud UC CHRISTUS in Santiago, to the CTF programme. CTF is growing rapidly in the LATAM region, with 22 new FLS added to the CTF Map of Best Practice in 2020 alone.
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CAPTURE THE FRACTURE HIGHLIGHTED AT FAN WORKSHOPS
On November 20 and 21, two EU FLS Academy & Network (FAN) workshops 'Getting Started' and 'Becoming Effective' were held for European FLS. The Workshops featured dynamic presentations which provided practical information and outlined key resources, including the CTF Best Practice Framework, a central guidance underpinning FLS implementation and effectiveness.
>>> READ MORE
SEIOMM RADIO PODCASTS COLLECTION AVAILABLE
The Sociedad Espanola de Investigaciones Osea y Metabolismo Mineral (SEIOMM) has made available a collection of its Spanish-language radio podcasts. These informative sessions can be accessed via the SEIOMM website and app.
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SUCCESSFUL SAO PUBLIC EDUCATION SESSIONS ON FACEBOOK LIVE
Public information sessions organized by the Argentine Osteoporosis Society (SAO) and its patient arm SAPCO were hosted live and via FaceBook from June to November. An average of 60 attendees participated in the live sessions where they could receive instant answers to all their questions. To date, there have been more than 7000 views of the sessions on Facebook!
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NEW SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL "SIOMMMS UPDATE"
On the occasion of its 20th National Congress, the Societ? Italiana dell'Osteoporosi, del Metabolismo Minerale e delle Malattie dello Scheletro (SIOMMS) published the first issue of a new quarterly magazine for its members. ''SIOMMMS UPDATE'' will provide timely updates of the most current issues and provide Members with a forum for their contributions.
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NEWS FROM THE ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN IRAN
Read about the many activities carried out by IOF's Iranian member society - the Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute - including a live TV show on national TV for World Osteoporosis Day which highlighted the need for timely diagnosis of osteoporosis.
>>> READ MORE
AMERICAN BONE HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
American Bone Health has announced that Kathleen Cody is retiring as Executive Director after 20 years in the position, and that Cheryl Hostinak will succeed her as Executive Director on January 1, 2021.
IOF thanks Kathleen, a passionate patient advocate, for her many years of active support and participation in the IOF CNS.
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CHILDREN'S DRAWING COMPETITION IN RUSSIA
Organized by 'OsteoRus' the annual children''s drawing contest: "My Parents and I: a Healthy and Strong Family!" in Russia highlights the important role of nutrition and exercise in maintaining the family's bone health. The competition is just one component of targeted educational activities for children held every World Osteoporosis Day in Russia.
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KUWAIT OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Kuwaiti Osteoporosis Society has issued impactful short videos for the general public on Twitter and Instagram. They have translated and adapted into video format many IOF leaflets, including the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check. We're thrilled to see this great use of IOF resources by our members!
>>> VIEW HERE
NOFSA GETS COOKING WITH WELL-KNOWN CHEF
For World Osteoporosis Day, the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) organized a cook-along with Jonno Proudfoot, bestselling author of the Real Meal Revolution Book Series. As well as promoting bone-healthy diet it was an opportunity to discuss osteoporosis and the importance of calcium intake.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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>Journals
>WOD Resources
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Mark your calendars! Due to ongoing uncertainties related to the pandemic, IOF and ESCEO have moved the date of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases forward to August 26 to 29, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you in London at the world's largest event in the field!
Abstract submission opens Feb. 1, 2021.
>>> READ MORE
WEBINAR ON MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND BONE
Join us on October 13, 2020 (05:00 PM CEST) for the next free BoneCast webinar. Speaker Prof. Ren? Rizzoli will discuss the influence of the various components of a Mediterranean diet on bone health, and will review the overall association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and bone mineral density, fracture risk, and falls risk.
>>> REGISTER NOW
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
View all upcoming courses
WEBINARS
BONECAST: MED. DIET & BONE
•Oct 13, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Oct 6, 2020 / Spanish
•Oct 27, 2020 / Spanish
•Oct 29, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
30th ANZBMS Meeting
• Oct 12-14, 2020
Osteoporose Forum 2020
• Oct 15-17, 2020
ECTS 2020 Digital
• Oct 22-24, 2020
Jornadas Virtuales AMMOM
• Oct 23-25, 2020
Jornadas Virtuales AAOMM
• Oct 23-24, 2020
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY (WOD)?
Take part in the annual global campaign to put osteoporosis and fracture prevention in the spotlight! Visit the WOD website and download posters, fact sheets, and many other resources which can be used for local campaigns. If your organization or clinic is carrying out any campaign, whether live or digital, be sure to submit information to the WOD events map.
>>> READ MORE
WEBINAR ON ATYPICAL FRACTURES (AFF): RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
Hosted by Prof. Peter Ebeling, our recent BoneCast webinar reviewed the latest evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of atypical femur fractures. Topics included evidence for effect of ethnicity on AFF risk and comparison of AFF risk with reductions in fragility fractures seen with long-term bisphosphonate use.
>>> VIEW RECORDING
BISPHOSPHONATE TREATMENTS: RESULTS OF SMALL STUDY MISINTERPRETED IN THE MEDIA
Recent media headlines which incorrectly interpret findings of a small pilot study may be causing undue concern and confusion among millions of patients who are being treated with bisphosphonates to prevent fractures. An IOF statement explains why no conclusion should be drawn from the study.
>>> READ MORE
ETHNICITY IN FRACTURE EPIDEMIOLOGY
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine questioned the use of race/ethnicity in risk assessment algorithms, including FRAX?. In response, the editorial 'FRAX and Ethnicity' in Osteoporos Int sets out key messages and considerations, and argues that failure to calibrate for ethnicity would do more harm than good.
>>> READ MORE
WELCOMING NEW FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES (FLS) TO THE CTF PROGRAM
This month we warmly welcome seven FLS from seven different countries, all of which have recently been mapped by CTF. The new applications come from Malaysia, France, Argentina, Turkey, Brazil, Ireland and Japan. We are delighted to see so much global interest! CTF now numbers 446 FLS from 47 countries.
>>> READ MORE
DUTCH INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKING GROUP ON OSTEOPOROSIS CHAMPIONS POST-FRACTURE CARE
In the Netherlands, the Interdisciplinary Working Group on Osteoporosis (IWO), with a membership of 300-400 bone specialists and fracture nurses, has initiated a concerted effort to double the number of Post-Fracture Care Coordination Programs on the Capture the Fracture (CTF) Map of Best Practice from the current 11 to 22.
>>> READ MORE
RUSSIA'S FEDERAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES COMMIT TO IMPLEMENTATION OF POST-FRACTURE CARE
The final session of the successful Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) educational webinar series presented an important government initiative with great significance to secondary fracture prevention in the Russian Federation.
>>> READ MORE
FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT AN FLS
The 2nd edition of the Orthogeriatrics textbook (open access) includes an article authored on behalf of the CTF Steering Committee. It presents data which supports the instigation of FLS as clinically- and cost-effective initiatives, provides a step-by-step approach to implementation and benchmarking and advice regarding the development of an FLS in a low-resource setting.
>>> READ MORE
NEW EDUCATION TOOLKIT FOR PCP TRAINING IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
The Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance (APFFA) has launched an education toolkit designed to arm primary care physicians (PCPs) with practical resources to aid the identification, assessment and ongoing management of those at fracture risk. We encourage experts in the Asia-Pacific region to make use of this valuable new resource.
>>> READ MORE
SECOND HIP FRACTURES ACCOUNT FOR ONE-IN-10 HIP FRACTURE SURGERIES
An APFFA blog post highlights a new study which finds that one-in-10 hip fracture surgeries in those aged over 60 years are for recurrent hip fractures. Nearly 50% of the second hip fractures occur within three years of the first, most commonly during the first year of the initial injury. More evidence that Post-Fracture-Care Coordination Programs are urgently needed!
>>> READ MORE
FRAGILITY FRACTURE NETWORK (FFN) JOINS THE IOF NETWORK
IOF warmly welcomes the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) as a member of the Committee of National Societies. IOF looks forward to fruitful collaboration in support of our mutual mission to optimise and expand secondary fracture prevention globally for the benefit of fracture patients worldwide.
>>> READ MORE
FFN, IN CONJUNCTION WITH IOF, DEVELOPS CALL TO ACTION
The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Call to Action to improve the care of people with fragility fractures, available online in 12 languages, has been endorsed by 81 international organisations to date. We invite your organization to endorse this important Call to Action!
>>> READ MORE
ROS WHITE PAPER ON DELIVERING CORE NHS & CARE SERVICES DURING THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND
Issued by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) Clinical Committee, the White Paper proposes a blueprint to 'Restore, Rebuild and Reset' osteoporosis and fracture prevention services. It acknowledges the challenges and constraints posed by COVID-19 in the short term and identifies innovative opportunities to deliver fracture prevention for the NHS of the future.
>>> READ MORE
MEXICAN ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS DURING COVID-19
In a coordinated effort during the pandemic, Mexican societies AMMOM, CONAMEGER, FELAEN, FEMECOG, FEMECOT and ICAAFYD, have agreed to collaborate closely and form a multidisciplinary group of experts to analyse the impact of the various epidemiological scenarios generated by COVID-19 on the care of osteoporosis and related fractures.
>>> READ MORE
IN MALAYSIA, FACEBOOK LIVE INTERVIEW DRAWS MORE THAN 48 K VIEWERS
In the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day, Dr Lee Joon Kiong (Chair of the IOF A-P RAC) was the guest of an extensive Facebook Live interview devoted to osteoporosis and fracture prevention. Held on the 3rd of September 2020 in Mandarin, the interview captured more than 48,000 views within one week.
>>> VIEW VIDEO
LUNES DE METABOLISMO ?SEO - AN INITIATIVE OF THE CMO IN MEXICO
The first 'Bone Metabolism Monday Course' organized by the Colegio Mexicano de Ortopedia y Traumatolgia will kick off on Oct. 12th. Designed for orthopaedists, GPs, medical students and nursing staff, the courses will raise awareness within the Mexican medical community about osteoporosis, its early diagnosis and management. The live online sessions, in 3 modules, will take place every Monday between Oct. 12, 2020 and Feb. 8, 2021.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Hub
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
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GLUCOCORTICOID-INDUCED OSTEOPOROSIS, THE SCIENCE AND THE THERAPY
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis, and many
individuals treated with glucocorticoids will fracture at relatively normal bone mass, creating a bone strength
to bone mass discrepancy. The webinar will review the epidemiology, novel insights about
glucocorticoid-induced bone fragility, and treatment recommendations for glucocorticoid-induced bone loss.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
. To review epidemiology of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss
. To review the pathophysiology and novel insights about bone quality related to treatment with
glucocorticoids
. To review recent treatment guidelines and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss.
DR. NANCY E. LANE
Dr. Nancy E. Lane is the inaugural director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Health, and
Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology and Aging at the University of
California at Davis School of Medicine. She is translational scientist that has studied
novel bone quality measures that contribute to bone strength, performed the seminal
proof of concept clinical study with PTH to reverse glucocorticoid induced bone loss, and
has practiced rheumatology and osteoporosis for over 35 years. She currently is a
member of the Council of Scientific Advisors for the IOF, has published about 400 peer
reviewed manuscripts, and has been recognized for her mentoring and scientific accomplishments with
election to the National academy of Medicine.
www.iofbonehealth.org
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Be part of the 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). IOF-Regional Conference pre-course - Osteoporosis: Essentials of Densitometry, Diagnosis and Management
Don''t delay and register now for the IOF Regional Asia Pacific 2020!
The 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference Organizing Committee is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you in Bangkok on November 25-28, 2020 for another successful conference!
This year, the IOF Regional Conference 2020 will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in the center of Bangkok.
Don''t miss out on the opportunity to benefit from preferential rates by registering now for the conference. Early bird rates are available!
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Register for the Pre-Conference Training Course
Take part in the new Osteoporosis Essentials Course taking place right before the 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference on November 25-26, 2020 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre.
The fully updated curriculum includes the latest information about the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis.
Register now for the OE Course
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VIRTUAL WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 CONGRESS
August 20-22, 2020
It's not too late to register for the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 congress! Participate in live & pre-recorded sessions, including more than 210 lectures, 9 Scientific Sessions, 7 Satellite Symposia and e-poster presentations. You'll also have access to the exhibition area with more than 25 virtual booths. Recordings are available for 3 months post-Congress! #OsteoCongress
>>> REGISTER
ADJUSTING FRAX ESTIMATES OF FRACTURE PROBABILITY ACCORDING TO RECENCY OF SENTINEL FRACTURES
The risk of a recurrent fragility fracture is particularly high immediately following a fracture. Now, an important new position paper provides adjustments to FRAX-based fracture probabilities accounting for recency of fracture, thereby facilitating the identification of patients who are at very high risk.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 • Aug 20-22, 2020 NOW VIRTUAL!
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Apr 8-11, 2021 SAVE THE DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
View all upcoming courses
WEBINARS
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Aug 25, 2020 / Spanish
•Aug 27, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
ACOMM / Osteomuscular Health in Adults
• Jul 30-Aug 1, 2020
AAOMM / Hyperparathyroidism
• Aug 7-8, 2020
VII Russian Congress on OP & OA
• Sept. 28-30, 2020
OSTEOPOROSIS ESSENTIALS TRAINING COURSE IN BANGKOK
IOF looks forward to holding the Osteoporosis Essentials (clinician track) course in Bangkok on Nov. 26-27, 2020. To be held in English, the newly updated course (opportunity to earn a certificate of achievement) provides a comprehensive look at the state-of- the-art in osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment - the 'essentials' every clinician needs to know!
>>> REGISTER NOW
CONCISE IOF & ECTS REVIEW ON OSTEOPOROSIS IN PREMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Just published! This comprehensive review by an IOF and ECTS working group provides an updated review of literature since 2017 and includes a helpful flow chart for the overall management and treatment of premenopausal women with osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
>>> READ MORE
IOF JOURNALS WITH HIGHER IMPACT FACTORS
IOF is pleased to present the newly released 2019 impact factors for its journals portfolio: Osteoporosis International, a leading publication for the latest clinical research, Calcified Tissue International, a forum of choice for basic and translational research, and Archives of Osteoporosis, ideal for the presentation of regional research and guidelines.
>>> READ MORE
CATCH UP ON OUR LATEST BONECAST WEBINARS!
If you've missed this month's webinars, you can now view the recordings of 'Should we reconsider the primary prevention of osteoporosis in the light of recent evidence?' (Speaker: C. Cooper) and 'Challenges of managing patients with osteoporosis during and after the COVID 19 pandemic in Europe' (Speakers: A. Diez-Perez & T. Thomas).
>>> READ MORE
IOF PRESIDENT INTERVIEWED ON HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RADIO PODCAST
Professor Cyrus Cooper, President of IOF, was recently interviewed in a global radio podcast during which he discussed osteoporosis, the importance of effective post-fracture care, and the objectives of the new Capture the Fracture? Partnership.
>>> LISTEN IN
MEET THE EXPERT ONLINE: OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER COMORBIDITIES
The second part of IOF Latin America's Meet The Expert Online series in Spanish and Portuguese will kick off on August 25th , with a focus on osteoporosis and other comorbidities. More than 1600 registrations were received for the previous sessions! We welcome registrations for Part 2 of these dynamic and informative sessions, featuring leading speakers from the region.
>>> READ MORE
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY - IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR
This year's World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) campaign will feature impactful patient portraits and stories - with a focus on the burden of osteoporosis and the need for post-fracture care by family caregivers. Be sure to visit the WOD website to learn more and to submit your local WOD activities, whether large or small, to our global map.
>>> READ MORE
IOF JOINS ASBMR AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ISSUE VITAMIN D STATEMENT
Since the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a reduction in physical activity and leisure time outdoors. IOF has joined the ASBMR, together with the AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS and NOF, in issuing a statement on the importance of obtaining the daily recommended dosage of vitamin D.
>>> READ MORE
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE? VIRTUAL BOOTH AT WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
As of August 20th, all registrants to the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 virtual congress will have the opportunity to visit our interactive Capture the Fracture? (CTF) virtual booth and to learn everything about the CTF programme and the Capture the Fracture? Partnership initiative. Registrants can also listen to our recorded sessions from FLS experts and learn about the latest CTF news.
>>> READ MORE
FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN FLS TO BE GRADED
This month, Vincent Pallotti Hospital of Cape Town was awarded a Bronze star on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. This is the first South African FLS to be evaluated. To date, CTF has welcomed FLS from 47 countries - we're delighted to see so much global interest!
>>> READ MORE
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE? PARTNERSHIP TOPIC OF BLOG POST
In a blog post for the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) website, IOF President Cyrus Cooper describes the new Capture the Fracture? Partnership's objectives and invites stakeholders to explore ways in which we can strengthen local actions and cooperation to make secondary fracture prevention a reality in Asia and around the world.
>>> READ MORE
RAOP WEBINAR ATTRACTS WIDESPREAD INTEREST AMONG THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY
On June 23rd, following the launch of the CTF Partnership, the Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) organized a webinar dedicated to secondary fracture prevention and FLS development. It was attended by some 700 healthcare professionals from 25 regions throughout Russia - reflecting widespread interest within the country's medical community.
>>> READ MORE
BRAZILIAN FLS RECEIVES SILVER RECOGNITION
Capture the Fracture? (CTF) has awarded silver recognition to the Hospital Militar de ?rea de Bras?lia. Congratulations on their achievement! Find this and other FLS in Brazil on the CTF Map of Best Practice.
>>> READ MORE
DON'T MISS THE VIRTUAL CNS VILLAGE AT THE WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
From August 20-22, during the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO congress, IOF will present an extensive, interactive virtual booth. There will also be a 'CNS Village' where many IOF members will host a virtual booth to promote their organization's important activities. Register and pay us a visit!
>>> REGISTER
FREE CNS REGISTRATION TO THE WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
We remind all IOF member societies (CNS) that a benefit of membership includes up to 20 free registrations to the World Congress (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020). If you haven't already done so, register now on the virtual Congress website - this will give you access to the entire programme, including the special session dedicated to CNS presentations. Don't miss it!
>>> REGISTER
FOSEMO CELEBRATES 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
IOF congratulates the Foundation for Osteoporosis and Diseases of Bone Metabolism (FOSEMO) which on July 2nd, celebrated 25 years of service. FOSEMO is the leading source of guidance and support for the general public and patients with osteoporosis in Panama, and it has been a very active IOF member since 2002.
>>> READ MORE
INFORMATION TO HELP PATIENTS STAY ON TREATMENT
A new one-page information sheet, prepared by the Fracture Liaison Service Database Audit (UK) in association with the Royal Osteoporosis Society and other organizations, shows why staying on treatment is important, and where to get further information.
>>> READ MORE
AMERICAN BONE HEALTH RECEIVES 2020 DIGITAL HEALTH AWARDS RECOGNITION
We congratulate the American Bone Health whose 'Newly Diagnosed' web page has been recognized with a Merit in the Spring 2020 Digital Health Awards. Take a look at this excellent resource!
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Hub
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
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T +41 22 994 0100
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On World Osteoporosis Day IOF alerts to risk factors and need for effective post-fracture care
Today on World Osteoporosis Day the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) joins its 266 member organizations around the world to call on the public, health care professionals and health authorities to take action for prevention. IOF President Professor Cyrus Cooper states:
"On World Osteoporosis Day, we urge health authorities to prioritize bone health and ensure effective post fracture care for all older adults who have sustained fractures. This is the key to reducing the burden of osteo- porosis-related fractures on patients, their families and societies around the world."
IOF is immensely honoured and grateful to Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall, for her global message of support on World Osteoporosis Day:View Video
KEY MESSAGES INCLUDE:
. IOF's global press release urges patients and the public to be aware of their personal risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures. In particular, a fracture which occurs following a minor fall in adults aged 50 years or over can be a warning sign of more fractures to come, especially within the next two years. The IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check (in 36 languages) can alert to personal risk factors and the need for a bone health assessment.
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Osteoporosis is a family affair in more ways than one. New patient posters and personal stories featured this year reflect the need for post-fracture management to prevent recurring fractures and show how fractures place a heavy burden on family caregivers. Many stories also alert to how parental osteoporosis can be warning sign of higher risk for osteoporosis. We also remind in our social media that the foundation for strong bones begins with bone healthy lifestyle, including adequate amounts of calcium and other
nutrients in the family diet.
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Despite its enormous burden to patients and their families, approximately 80% of even the most high risk patients who have already fractured are not receiving treatment. Through the Capture the Fracture? initiative, IOF champions the implementation of Post-Fracture Care Coordination Programmes (such as Fracture Liaison Services) in hospitals worldwide. These services ensure that patients with fragility fractures are correctly assessed and treated to minimise the risk of experiencing a further fracture. We urge all to visit Capture the Fracture to find out how to establish an FLS or have an FLS mapped.
A warm THANK YOU to all individuals and organizations (see the many Events) who have worked to raise awareness and increase knowledge of osteoporosis on World Osteoporosis Day.
www.worldosteoporosisday.org
IOF thanks the following partners for their unrestricted support of the 2020 World Osteoporosis Day campaign
Global Partner: Sunsweet
Local Partners (Switzerland): Sandoz, Amgen, UCB
Supporters: Amgen, Kyowa Kirin, GSK, Sandoz, UCB
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Mark your calendars! Due to ongoing uncertainties related to the pandemic, IOF and ESCEO have moved the date of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases forward to August 26 to 29, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you in London at the world's largest event in the field!
Abstract submission opens Feb. 1, 2021.
>>> READ MORE
WEBINAR ON MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND BONE
Join us on October 13, 2020 (05:00 PM CEST) for the next free BoneCast webinar. Speaker Prof. Ren? Rizzoli will discuss the influence of the various components of a Mediterranean diet on bone health, and will review the overall association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and bone mineral density, fracture risk, and falls risk.
>>> REGISTER NOW
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
View all upcoming courses
WEBINARS
BONECAST: MED. DIET & BONE
•Oct 13, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Oct 6, 2020 / Spanish
•Oct 27, 2020 / Spanish
•Oct 29, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
30th ANZBMS Meeting
• Oct 12-14, 2020
Osteoporose Forum 2020
• Oct 15-17, 2020
ECTS 2020 Digital
• Oct 22-24, 2020
Jornadas Virtuales AMMOM
• Oct 23-25, 2020
Jornadas Virtuales AAOMM
• Oct 23-24, 2020
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY (WOD)?
Take part in the annual global campaign to put osteoporosis and fracture prevention in the spotlight! Visit the WOD website and download posters, fact sheets, and many other resources which can be used for local campaigns. If your organization or clinic is carrying out any campaign, whether live or digital, be sure to submit information to the WOD events map.
>>> READ MORE
WEBINAR ON ATYPICAL FRACTURES (AFF): RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
Hosted by Prof. Peter Ebeling, our recent BoneCast webinar reviewed the latest evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of atypical femur fractures. Topics included evidence for effect of ethnicity on AFF risk and comparison of AFF risk with reductions in fragility fractures seen with long-term bisphosphonate use.
>>> VIEW RECORDING
BISPHOSPHONATE TREATMENTS: RESULTS OF SMALL STUDY MISINTERPRETED IN THE MEDIA
Recent media headlines which incorrectly interpret findings of a small pilot study may be causing undue concern and confusion among millions of patients who are being treated with bisphosphonates to prevent fractures. An IOF statement explains why no conclusion should be drawn from the study.
>>> READ MORE
ETHNICITY IN FRACTURE EPIDEMIOLOGY
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine questioned the use of race/ethnicity in risk assessment algorithms, including FRAX?. In response, the editorial 'FRAX and Ethnicity' in Osteoporos Int sets out key messages and considerations, and argues that failure to calibrate for ethnicity would do more harm than good.
>>> READ MORE
WELCOMING NEW FRACTURE LIAISON SERVICES (FLS) TO THE CTF PROGRAM
This month we warmly welcome seven FLS from seven different countries, all of which have recently been mapped by CTF. The new applications come from Malaysia, France, Argentina, Turkey, Brazil, Ireland and Japan. We are delighted to see so much global interest! CTF now numbers 446 FLS from 47 countries.
>>> READ MORE
DUTCH INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKING GROUP ON OSTEOPOROSIS CHAMPIONS POST-FRACTURE CARE
In the Netherlands, the Interdisciplinary Working Group on Osteoporosis (IWO), with a membership of 300-400 bone specialists and fracture nurses, has initiated a concerted effort to double the number of Post-Fracture Care Coordination Programs on the Capture the Fracture (CTF) Map of Best Practice from the current 11 to 22.
>>> READ MORE
RUSSIA'S FEDERAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES COMMIT TO IMPLEMENTATION OF POST-FRACTURE CARE
The final session of the successful Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) educational webinar series presented an important government initiative with great significance to secondary fracture prevention in the Russian Federation.
>>> READ MORE
FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT AN FLS
The 2nd edition of the Orthogeriatrics textbook (open access) includes an article authored on behalf of the CTF Steering Committee. It presents data which supports the instigation of FLS as clinically- and cost-effective initiatives, provides a step-by-step approach to implementation and benchmarking and advice regarding the development of an FLS in a low-resource setting.
>>> READ MORE
NEW EDUCATION TOOLKIT FOR PCP TRAINING IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
The Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance (APFFA) has launched an education toolkit designed to arm primary care physicians (PCPs) with practical resources to aid the identification, assessment and ongoing management of those at fracture risk. We encourage experts in the Asia-Pacific region to make use of this valuable new resource.
>>> READ MORE
SECOND HIP FRACTURES ACCOUNT FOR ONE-IN-10 HIP FRACTURE SURGERIES
An APFFA blog post highlights a new study which finds that one-in-10 hip fracture surgeries in those aged over 60 years are for recurrent hip fractures. Nearly 50% of the second hip fractures occur within three years of the first, most commonly during the first year of the initial injury. More evidence that Post-Fracture-Care Coordination Programs are urgently needed!
>>> READ MORE
FRAGILITY FRACTURE NETWORK (FFN) JOINS THE IOF NETWORK
IOF warmly welcomes the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) as a member of the Committee of National Societies. IOF looks forward to fruitful collaboration in support of our mutual mission to optimise and expand secondary fracture prevention globally for the benefit of fracture patients worldwide.
>>> READ MORE
FFN, IN CONJUNCTION WITH IOF, DEVELOPS CALL TO ACTION
The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Call to Action to improve the care of people with fragility fractures, available online in 12 languages, has been endorsed by 81 international organisations to date. We invite your organization to endorse this important Call to Action!
>>> READ MORE
ROS WHITE PAPER ON DELIVERING CORE NHS & CARE SERVICES DURING THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND
Issued by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) Clinical Committee, the White Paper proposes a blueprint to 'Restore, Rebuild and Reset' osteoporosis and fracture prevention services. It acknowledges the challenges and constraints posed by COVID-19 in the short term and identifies innovative opportunities to deliver fracture prevention for the NHS of the future.
>>> READ MORE
MEXICAN ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS DURING COVID-19
In a coordinated effort during the pandemic, Mexican societies AMMOM, CONAMEGER, FELAEN, FEMECOG, FEMECOT and ICAAFYD, have agreed to collaborate closely and form a multidisciplinary group of experts to analyse the impact of the various epidemiological scenarios generated by COVID-19 on the care of osteoporosis and related fractures.
>>> READ MORE
IN MALAYSIA, FACEBOOK LIVE INTERVIEW DRAWS MORE THAN 48 K VIEWERS
In the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day, Dr Lee Joon Kiong (Chair of the IOF A-P RAC) was the guest of an extensive Facebook Live interview devoted to osteoporosis and fracture prevention. Held on the 3rd of September 2020 in Mandarin, the interview captured more than 48,000 views within one week.
>>> VIEW VIDEO
LUNES DE METABOLISMO ?SEO - AN INITIATIVE OF THE CMO IN MEXICO
The first 'Bone Metabolism Monday Course' organized by the Colegio Mexicano de Ortopedia y Traumatolgia will kick off on Oct. 12th. Designed for orthopaedists, GPs, medical students and nursing staff, the courses will raise awareness within the Mexican medical community about osteoporosis, its early diagnosis and management. The live online sessions, in 3 modules, will take place every Monday between Oct. 12, 2020 and Feb. 8, 2021.
>>> READ MORE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
>Educational Hub
>Research Tools
>Journals
>WOD Resources
9, rue Juste-Olivier
CH-1260 Nyon • Switzerland
T +41 22 994 0100
info@osteoporosis.foundation
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ATYPICAL FEMUR FRACTURES - WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT SO FAR?
In this webinar, Professor Ebeling will review the latest evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of atypical femur fractures (AFF). He will investigate the evidence for an effect of ethnicity on AFF risk, as well as compare the risk of AFF with reductions in fragility fractures seen with long-term bisphosphonate use. The tissue level changes in bone mineralization in AFF will be described, as well as current data on possible genetic and bone geometric contributions to the pathophysiology of AFF.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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To understand the evidence for the absolute risk of atypical femur fracture as compared with reductions in the risk of hip and other fractures with bisphosphonate treatment. .
To understand the effects of ethnicity on AFF risk and its clinical implications. .
To understand the pathophysiology of AFF, including possible genetic and bone geometric risk factors. .
To explore the possible role of increased bone mineralization in AFF. .
To gain the knowledge necessary to balance the low risk of AFF with benefits of bisphosphonate therapy in making treatment decisions.
PROF. PETER EBELING
Peter Ebeling is Head of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Research interests include: musculoskeletal health and diseases; public health aspects of vitamin D, including effects on muscle function, bone and diabetes; post-transplantation osteoporosis; and osteoporosis in men. Professor Ebeling was Associate Editor of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Editor of Clinical Endocrinology (Oxf) and Editor-in-Chief of Bone Reports. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of Osteoporosis International. He is Medical Director of Osteoporosis
Australia, Board member of the IOF, Past President of the Endocrine Society of Australia, and Past President of the ANZBMS. He has over 415 peer-reviewed publications.
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CHALLENGES OF MANAGING PATIENTS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS DURING AND AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN EUROPE
With the spread of the COVID-19 in Europe, HCPs have had to adapt their practices and have faced numerous challenges in their ability to deliver the best patient care. The aim of this webinar is to provide ulterior solutions to healthcare practitioners in the management of their osteoporotic patients.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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Clinical assessment and remote consultations .
Bone densitometry .
Treatments .
Impact of changes in practice on HCPs . Social distancing, self-isolation and bone health
PROF. NICHOLAS HARVEY
Nicholas Harvey is Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Epidemiology at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, UK. He is Chair of the International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors, and he leads an MRC programme focused on bone and joint disease. His work incorporates a lifecourse approach to the characterization of the epidemiology and determinants of osteoporotic fracture from cradle to grave, elucidation of underlying mechanisms, and development of novel interventions. He is a Member of the Royal Osteoporosis Society's (ROS) Board of
Trustees, and is founding Vice-Chair of the ROS Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy. He has won many national/international prizes, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation Medal of Achievement and National Osteoporosis Society Young Scientist Award. He is an investigator on >?50m grant funding, has published extensively, and is a member of many national/ international committees. He is the Musculoskeletal Lead for UK Biobank Imaging Enhancement, and a member of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Professional Practice Committee.
PROF. THIERRY THOMAS
Thierry Thomas is a Professor of Medicine and Head of the Rheumatology Department at the University Hospital of Saint-?tienne (UHSE), France. He is also a member of the INSERM Unit 1059, the Integrative Biology of Bone Tissue Laboratory. Professor Thomas obtained his medical degree at the University of Saint-?tienne, before specialising in rheumatology and completing a PhD at the University of Lyon, France. After a research fellowship in endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, USA, he joined the faculty at UHSE in 1998, and assumed his current position in 2002. Professor Thomas is
an active member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO). He is the Past-President of the National College of Academic Teaching in Rheumatology (COFER) and the current President of the French Society of Rheumatology (SFR). He sits on the editorial board of Osteoporosis International and he is well published in the medical literature, with close to 250 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
DR. ADOLFO D?EZ-P?REZ
Adolfo Diez-Perez is a clinician and researcher who has published more than 370 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is the Head Emeritus of the Department of Internal Medicine in Hospital del Mar (IMIM) in Barcelona, Professor of Medicine in Autonomous University of Barcelona, member of the Research Network on Aging and Frailty (CIBERFES) of the Instituto Carlos III, and is member of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.
He has been in the past president of the Spanish Society of Bone and Mineral Research (SEIOMM) and the Spanish Society of Osteoporotic Fractures (SEFRAOS) and Associated Professor of the Johns Hopkins University (USA). Professor Diez-Perez has served as advisor of the WHO, member of the Board of Directors of the European Calcified Tissue Society and the International Bone and Mineral Society. He has also has been Visiting Scientist at the Creighton University in Omaha, NE (USA), University of Oxford (UK), and Senior Medical Advisor at the Lilly Research Laboratories in Indianapolis IN (USA).
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VIRTUAL IOF-ESCEO WORLD CONGRESS DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE
With more than 7900 registrants, the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 was an incredible success, with record-breaking outreach! All registrants can access recordings of the entire scientific program, and view the exhibition, until 30th November. IOF greatly thanks all the delegates, speakers and industry partners for their participation and support. View the Abstract book.
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IOF AWARDS HONOUR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
IOF has presented prestigious awards to recognize the remarkable achievements of the following recipients: M.L. Brandi, J.K. Lee, E. Seeman (IOF President's Award); M. McClung
(IOF Olof Johnell Award); B. Masri (IOF Medal of Achievement); S. Maggi (ESCEO-IOF Herbert Fleisch Medal); F. Jiwa (CNS Medal); D. Pinto (ESCEO-IOF Young Scientist Award). Congratulations to all!
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Apr 8-11, 2021 SAVE THE DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
Bangkok, Thailand • Nov 26-27, 2020
View all upcoming courses
WEBINARS
BONECAST: ATYPICAL FX
•Sep 24, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Sep 22, 2020 / Spanish
•Sep 23, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
VII Russian Congress on OP & OA
• Sep 28-30, 2020
EUGMS
• Oct 7-9, 2020
ANZBMS
• Oct 12-14, 2020
NEXT BONECAST WEBINAR WITH FOCUS ON ATYPICAL FEMUR FRACTURES
We invite you to attend our next free BoneCast webinar "Atypical femur fractures - what have we learnt so far?", with speaker Professor Peter Ebeling. WHEN: Thursday September 24, 2020 at 5pm AEST (9 am CEST). All previous BoneCast webinar recordings, including July's webinar on primary prevention, can be viewed here.
>>> REGISTER
IOF SKELETAL RARE DISEASES (SRD) ACADEMY LAUNCHED
The Academy's mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge, and communicate the importance of diagnosis, management and support for rare skeletal diseases. Areas of activity will include the development of educational courses and resources for patients and healthcare professionals. As well, the Academy presented the first SRD Academy Awards at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 (see below).
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FIRST SKELETAL RARE DISEASES ACADEMY AWARDS
In a ceremony at WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, five investigators were awarded the first IOF Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy Awards in recognition of the quality of their research related to rare disorders of the skeleton. The winning researchers were awarded a certificate and grant in the value of 1000 USD.
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SPECIAL ISSUE ON PHOSPHATE METABOLISM IN CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
Read and share these outstanding invited reviews which provide state-of-the-art insights into the underlying mechanisms of phosphate metabolism and discuss advances in knowledge and management of hypophosphatemia & hyperphosphatemia, as well as oncogenic osteomalacia.
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ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR SAFETY OF ANTI-OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS
This concise review authored by an ESCEO Working Group, with corresponding author IOF President Prof. Cyrus Cooper, provides a valuable summary of the cardiovascular implications of currently available osteoporosis medications.
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LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TILL WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY!
October 20th is fast approaching. Visit the WOD website to submit information about your campaign or event, and to access a variety of WOD resources. Among the new resources, an Osteoporosis Risk Check poster can be downloaded in 36 languages. Let's take advantage of this annual occasion to generate awareness and action for prevention!
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IOF LATIN AMERICA MEET-THE-EXPERT ONLINE SESSIONS
This second part of these informative sessions will focus on various topics related to osteoporosis and comorbidities. On September 22nd (Spanish) and 24th (Portuguese) speakers O. Messina, J. Cannata, B. Albergaria, and D. Souza Domiciano will discuss key issues in osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
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WELCOMING NEW FLS FROM CHINA
This month we warmly welcome the First People''s Hospital of Kunshan, which has recently been included on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. There are now five FLS from mainland China and a total of 109 FLS in Asia-Pacific. Welcome to all!
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NEW RESEARCH ON POST-FRACTURE CARE COORDINATION PROGRAMMES HIGHLIGHTED AT VIRTUAL WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
At the Congress, new research and impactful sessions addressed the important topic of secondary fracture prevention. Among the oral presentations is a presentation by R. Pineda-Villanueva (OCS8), which introduces a novel FLS benefits and budget impact calculator. We invite all congress registrants to watch the recorded sessions which will remain available on the platform for the next 3 months.
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GETTING TO GOLD: THE MEXICAN EXPERIENCE PRESENTED AT THE VIRTUAL WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
Dr. Kassim Javaid, (Co-chair of the CTF Steering Committee), Ms. Monica Cal?, (IOF Latin America Regional Manager ), and Dr. Andrea Olascoaga, (CTF FLS mentor), presented their experiences with the new Getting to Gold (train-the-trainer) programme within the CTF Mentorship pillar. >>> READ MORE
BELGIAN AGEING MUSCLE SOCIETY (BAMS) JOINS THE IOF NETWORK
IOF warmly welcomes the Belgian Ageing Muscle Society to the Committee of National Societies. We look forward to a long-term, fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration as we work to raise awareness of bone health and secondary fracture prevention in Belgium and the European region as a whole.
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TAKE A STROLL THROUGH THE CNS VILLAGE
If you're a registrant of the virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO, we invite you to visit the "booths" of the 14 IOF member societies which have showcased their important work at the national level in attractive virtual presentations. Enjoy!
>>> VISIT THE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
UPDATE ON ESCEO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF CLINICAL TRIALS FOR DRUGS AIMING AT THE TREATMENT OF SARCOPENIA IN OLDER ADULTS
The European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) has published a 2020 update of its landmark 2016 consensus recommendations. The new paper updates the previous recommendations in accordance with the latest evidence.
>>> DOWNLOAD
BONETALK: INFORMATIVE NOF PODCASTS
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) hosts Bone Talk, a podcast and blog that examines issues around osteoporosis from diverse perspectives, with valuable information and inspiring conversations to help patients learn more about bone health. Latest podcast: Caregiving challenges during the covid-19 pandemic and available resources & support.
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FGF-23 A FASCINATING NEW HORMONE: ENDOWEB''S INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN SPANISH
This new cycle of free educational webinars by Endoweb is endorsed by IOF as well as the Instituto de Investigaciones Metab?licas (IDIM - with IOF member society FIMS in Argentina) and the Universidad del Salvador (USAL). The next sessions will take place on September 5th, 21st and October 5th, 2020, providing information on phospho-calcium metabolism and rare diseases such as hypophosphatemic rickets and oncogenic osteomalacia.
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Quality of DXA Services - Results of a global survey by IOF-ISCD and other
joint initiatives
While the use of DXA has become a standard for the assessment of bone health, the quality of DXA facilities remains unknown. A questionnaire to investigate the accessibility and the quality of DXA services was prepared by IOF and ISCD representatives and completed by Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) which are part of the IOF Capture the Fracture? programme. Results of the survey will be presented during the webinar, highlighting the good practice of some facilities but also the lack of quality assurance and the educational needs of some services.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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The results of the DXA survey for the access to and quality of DXA services for established FLS, including areas for improvement and facilities' expressed needs .
How the lack of quality assurance and educational needs can result in suboptimal DXA testing and poor reporting .
The Joint IOF-ISCD Osteoporosis Essentials Course as an educational training programme in osteoporosis and DXA . Other initiatives linked to fracture prevention and Capture the Fracture?
PROF. CYRUS COOPER
Cyrus Cooper is Professor of Rheumatology and Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit; and Professor of Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford. He leads an internationally competitive programme of research into the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders, most notably osteoporosis. He has published extensively (over 1000 research papers) on osteoporosis and rheumatic disorders and pioneered clinical studies on the developmental origins of peak bone mass.
PROF. CHRISTOPHER SHUHART
Christopher Shuhart is Immediate Past President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), and Director of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Center at Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was the Organizing Chair for ISCD's 2019 Position Development Conference (PDC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with primary responsibility for the PDC Executive Summary published in 2019. He is also a member of the ISCD team updating the companion course to IOF's Osteoporosis Essentials course called Quality Bone Densitometry (QBD).
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Quality of DXA Services - Results of a global survey by IOF-ISCD and other
joint initiatives
While the use of DXA has become a standard for the assessment of bone health, the quality of DXA facilities remains unknown. A questionnaire to investigate the accessibility and the quality of DXA services was prepared by IOF and ISCD representatives and completed by Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) which are part of the IOF Capture the Fracture? programme. Results of the survey will be presented during the webinar, highlighting the good practice of some facilities but also the lack of quality assurance and the educational needs of some services.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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The results of the DXA survey for the access to and quality of DXA services for established FLS, including areas for improvement and facilities' expressed needs .
How the lack of quality assurance and educational needs can result in suboptimal DXA testing and poor reporting .
The Joint IOF-ISCD Osteoporosis Essentials Course as an educational training programme in osteoporosis and DXA . Other initiatives linked to fracture prevention and Capture the Fracture?
PROF. CYRUS COOPER
Cyrus Cooper is Professor of Rheumatology and Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit; and Professor of Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford. He leads an internationally competitive programme of research into the epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders, most notably osteoporosis. He has published extensively (over 1000 research papers) on osteoporosis and rheumatic disorders and pioneered clinical studies on the developmental origins of peak bone mass.
PROF. CHRISTOPHER SHUHART
Christopher Shuhart is Immediate Past President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), and Director of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Center at Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was the Organizing Chair for ISCD's 2019 Position Development Conference (PDC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with primary responsibility for the PDC Executive Summary published in 2019. He is also a member of the ISCD team updating the companion course to IOF's Osteoporosis Essentials course called Quality Bone Densitometry (QBD).
www.osteoporosis.foundation
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HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ISSUES WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY MESSAGE
IOF was honoured to share an inspiring video message from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, who stated:
"We mark this World Osteoporosis Day with hope and confidence that together, we will be able to bring an end to the silent disease that has brought such misery and pain to millions of people across the globe."
>>> VIEW VIDEO
PANDEMIC HAS DRAMATIC IMPACT ON RISK ASSESSMENTS AND OSTEOPOROSIS MANAGEMENT
A new study finds that usage of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX?) website was on average 58% lower in April than in February 2020, with 2/3 of the countries evaluated showing reductions by at least 50%. It is estimated that within a 3-month period more than 0.5 million patients were excluded from risk assessment - and many from necessary treatment for osteoporosis.
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EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 24-27, 2021
OE COURSES
View all upcoming courses
IOF TOUR
Nov 5, 2020 / Spanish
WEBINARS
BONECAST: DXA SURVEY
•Nov 15, 2020
LATAM Meet-the-Experts
•Nov 24, 2020 / Spanish
•Nov 26, 2020 / Portuguese
CNS
3. Congresso Argentino
• Nov 26-27, 2020
ROS Osteoporosis Online
• Dec 1, 2020
XII Congresso SPODOM
• Dec 3-5, 2020
BONECAST WEBINAR WITH FOCUS ON QUALITY OF DXA SERVICES
Join us for our next free webinar led by Professors C. Cooper and C. Shuhart. They will discuss the results of an IOF-ISCD global survey which looked at access to and quality of DXA services, areas for improvement, and facilities' expressed needs. WHEN: November 12, 2020 06:00 PM CEST (9 AM PST)
>>> REGISTER HERE
EUROPEAN CONSENSUS ON THE DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE STAGES G4-G5D
This landmark consensus statement discusses therapeutic interventions and management strategies, providing practical guidance. It has been authored on behalf of the EUROD Working Group, an initiative of the CKD-MBD Working Group/ERA-EDTA, and the IOF Committees of Scientific Advisors and National Societies.
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ONE BROKEN BONE LEADS TO ANOTHER, WARNED IOF ON WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY
In a global press release issued in 10 languages to a potential audience of close to 1.4 million people, IOF urged the public to take the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check to alert themselves to their risk factors, and called on "health authorities to prioritise bone health and ensure effective post fracture care for all older adults who have sustained fractures."
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EUROACTIV INTERVIEW FOR WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY
In a World Osteoporosis Day interview for EuroAktiv, IOF President Cyrus Cooper states that the ''osteoporosis is a natural consequence of ageing' narrative must be challenged. He outlines a three-step strategy for effective and cost-efficient osteoporosis-related fracture prevention.
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IMPACTFUL WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY OUTREACH
This year, social media, webinars, and videos were widely used to convey messages of prevention for World Osteoporosis Day (WOD). IOF alone issued more than 130 social media posts with outreach to over 250,000 people. If you haven't already done so, be sure to view the many resources and post your campaign/event on the WOD website!
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MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND BONE WEBINAR
Did you miss our BoneCast webinar with expert speaker Prof. R. Rizzoli? View the recording to learn about the influence of the various components of the Mediterranean diet on bone health and its overall association with BMD, fracture- and falls- risk.
>>> VIEW HERE
WHO AGEING DATA PORTAL
On the International Day of Older Persons, WHO launched the first data portal which presents available global indicators relevant to monitoring the health of older adults. The maps and charts are valuable resources to support research and policy outreach in the musculoskeletal field.
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SUCCESSFUL IOF PODCAST IN LATIN AMERICA
IOF's first podcast for patients and the general public in Latin America was hosted by Mexican expert and IOF Board member Prof. Patricia Clark on World Osteoporosis Day. The 'What is Osteoporosis' podcast is being widely shared on social media and via IOF member societies in the region.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
LATAM MEET-THE-EXPERT VIDEOS AVAILABLE
If you missed any of this year's IOF Meet The Expert Online 2020 sessions you can now view all recordings on the IOF website. Seven sessions in Spanish and Portuguese are dedicated to various clinical topics including treatment, diagnosis, nutrition and exercise, among other topics.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEOS
CAPTURE THE FRACTURE? (CTF) MAP OF BEST PRACTICE NOW WITH 555 FLS
This month we were honoured and pleased to include 105 UK Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) on the CTF Map of Best Practice. Now displaying 130 UK FLS and a total of 555 FLS worldwide, the CTF Map aims to give visibility and recognition to FLS in all regions of the world. CTF greatly thanks the Royal Osteoporosis Society, which is a pioneer and leading advocate of post-fracture care coordination program implementation, for its valued collaboration and ongoing support.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
LATIN AMERICAN INTEREST IN POST-FRACTURE CARE PROGRAMS CONTINUES TO GROW
This month CTF was delighted to welcome FLS from Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. CTF now includes 17 FLS from Mexico, 6 from Argentina, 38 from Brazil - with a total of 75 FLS in all of Latin America. Bienvenidos!
>>> VIEW THE MAP
SUCCESSFUL WEBINAR BOOSTS INTEREST IN THE GULF REGION
Successful CTF webinar in the Gulf region hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar has boosted interest in post-fracture care coordination program implementation. The first FLS in Qatar is now being planned with Ministry of Health support!
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INTERVIEW WITH IOF'S PRESIDENT IN SPINAL SURGERY NEWS
In this recent interview, IOF President Cyrus Cooper discusses how the Capture the Fracture? Partnership aims to reduce secondary fracture occurrence, the components of the program, and expected outcomes.
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WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS TO THE IOF COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL SOCIETIES
IOF was honoured to welcome two new member organizations from Mexico to its Committee of National Societies: Colegio Nacional de Medicina Geri?trica (CONAMEGER) and Federaci?n Mexicana de Colegios de Ortopedia y Traumatolog?a (FEMECOT). We look forward to a fruitful collaboration. The CNS now counts 266 member organizations from all regions of the world.
>>> VIEW THE MAP
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH MINISTER'S WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY (WOD) MESSAGE
On World Osteoporosis Day, Osteoporosis Australia was honoured to broadcast a special message from the Honourable Greg Hunt, Minister for Health, in support of the society''s key messages and initiatives.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO
ROYAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY (ROS) DIGITAL LEARNING EVENT
The ROS will host 'Osteoporosis Online', an innovative new digital learning event for healthcare professionals. The one-day event on December 1st will focus on the latest updates in clinical practice and research, delivered through interactive keynote sessions, symposia, and abstract presentations.
>>> REGISTER
SPANISH NATIONAL SOCIETIES' #206RAZONES CAMPAIGN
The major osteoporosis patient and medical societies in Spain, FHOEMO, SEOIMM and AECOSAR, have collaborated on an impactful social media campaign and dedicated website called '206 reasons' to raise awareness of osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention among the public and patients.
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WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY EVENTS HELD ACROSS RUSSIA
Twenty-two World Osteoporosis Day events and campaigns were held throughout Russia, with the Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) and OSTEORUS teaming up to hold 17 events for patients, school children, and health care professionals in all regions of the country.
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LEADING FRENCH EXPERTS URGE ACTION IN WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY VIDEOS
In France, with nearly 400,000 fractures per year, the number of fractures is expected to rise to 490,000 by 2025. In these video testimonials hosted by AFLAR and the Alliance Nationale Contre L'Osteoporose Professors Bernard Cortet and Thierry Thomas, together with patient Claire Cardon, share important messages to urge action for prevention.
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EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS WITH PARTICIPATION BY PANAMA'S MINISTRY OF HEALTH
For World Osteoporosis Day, experts from the Fundaci?n de Enfermedades ?seas (FOSEMO) of Panama in cooperation with representatives from the Ministry of Health, hosted a 4-day series of educational webinars dedicated to osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
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IN COSTA RICA ACCMYO HOSTS CME ACCREDITED WEBINAR
On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day and World Menopause Day speakers from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Costa Rica and the Costa Rican Association of Climacteric, Menopause and Osteoporosis (ACCMYO) hosted a CME-accredited webinar devoted to specific topics on post-menopausal health, including secondary osteoporosis.
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In this webinar, Professor Rizzoli will discuss the influence on bone health of the various components of a Mediterranean diet, before reviewing the overall association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and bone mineral density, fracture risk, and also falls risk.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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To understand the various components of a Mediterranean diet in daily nutritional intakes
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To appreciate the association between a Mediterranean diet and BMD and/or muscle function
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To understand the role of a Mediterranean diet in fracture risk reduction
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To appreciate the overall health benefits and sustainability of a Mediterranean diet
PROF. REN? RIZZOLI
Prof. Ren? Rizzoli is an internist and endocrinologist, with a subspecialty focus on metabolic bone diseases, osteoporosis and disorders of mineral metabolism. He is emeritus professor of medicine at the University Hospitals of Geneva, and former head of the service of bone diseases. Prof. Rizzoli is the former chairman of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the IOF. He is the chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the ESCEO and co-chairs the scientific program committee of the annual IOF-ESCEO congress. At IOF, he is board member and treasurer. He has been involved in both basic and clinical research projects investigating pathophysiology of osteoporosis and of
calcium and phosphate homeostasis disorders, the role of nutrition, calcium, protein, bisphosphonates among other topics. Prof. Rizzoli is author of more than 900 scientific articles, editor-in-chief of Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research and associate editor of Osteoporosis International.
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Announcing the new Capture the Fracture? Partnership
Today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is proud to announce a partnership with Amgen and UCB, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, to support its Capture the Fracture? programme. Representing the largest global corporate-NGO partnership ever to be launched in our field, the Partnership aims to double the number of existing Fracture Liaison Services by the end of 2022, significantly reduce secondary fractures and improve patient care. The focus will be on key regions, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
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• Learn more about the initiative
IOF President Professor Cyrus Cooper, stated: "Even after an osteoporosis-related fracture, approximately 80% of individuals at high risk are still not identified or treated. Without systematic post fracture care, these patients remain unprotected against further fractures."
"We know post-fracture coordinated care implementation is the most effective and efficient intervention to close the secondary fracture prevention gap, so I'm delighted that Amgen, UCB and the University of Oxford will support our Capture the Fracture programme as we embark on a mission to improve outcomes for patients," said IOF CEO Dr Philippe Halbout.
Your Fracture Liaison Service
IOF invites all healthcare professionals who work in a hospital setting with a Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) to contact Capture the Fracture? (CTF) if their service is not already included on the CTF Map of Best Practice.
CTF is also pleased to provide support and guidance to any hospitals or clinics (both private and public) which aim to set up a post-fracture care service.
For further information and to participate, contact
capturethefracture@iofbonehealth.org.
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View the extensive CME-accredited programme which includes live plenary sessions, Meet-the-Experts, and industry symposia as well as numerous pre-recorded sessions and dynamic virtual exhibitions. All registrants will also have access to the recordings for several months after the Congress. Note: if you are already a registered participant your registration has now been transferred to the virtual WCO 2020.
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ANNOUNCING THE NEW CAPTURE THE FRACTURE?(CTF) PARTNERSHIP
IOF is proud to announce a partnership with Amgen and UCB, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, to support its Capture the Fracture? program. Representing the largest global corporate-NGO partnership ever to be launched in our field, the Partnership aims to double the number of existing Fracture Liaison Services by the end of 2022, significantly reduce secondary fractures and improve patient care.
>>> READ MORE
EVENTS
IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 • Aug 20-22, 2020 NOW VIRTUAL!
IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK • Nov 25-28, 2020
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Apr 8-11, 2021 SAVE THE DATES!
XII Congresso Portugu?s de Osteoporose
• Dec 3-5, 2020
IOF LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE - AN IMPORTANT NEW PLATFORM FOR THE OSTEOPOROSIS FIELD
Now easily readable on all digital devices, the new IOF website has been technically and visually optimized, and features updated content with targeted information and entry points for public/patients, health professionals, policy makers and the IOF network. Check out the new Educational Hub where you can view and download a wealth of IOF resources in many languages!
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MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENTS DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC IN EUROPE
With the spread of COVID-19 in Europe, healthcare practitioners have had to adapt their practices and have faced numerous challenges in delivering the best patient care. We invite you to attend our July 3rd webinar, led by Professors N. Harvey, T. Thomas and A. Diez-P?rez, which aims to provide ulterior solutions to clinicians in the management of their patients.
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BONECAST: SHOULD WE RECONSIDER THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVIDENCE?
Large scale programmes for primary prevention of osteoporosis remain contentious. Sign up for our next BoneCast webinar on July 15, 2020, with speaker Prof. Cyrus Cooper who will discuss recent findings regarding population-based screening using FRAX, and data from the UK (SCOOP trial) set in the context of screening programmes for osteoporosis.
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GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT OF BONE DENSITY & MICROARCHITECTURE WITH HR-PQCT
The new IOF-ASBMR-ECTS endorsed guidelines, testament to the importance of collaboration in the bone field, provide direction on the technical aspects of HR-pQCT for use in the clinical setting, including best practices for acquisition and analysis of scans, as well as much needed guidance on the presentation and interpretation of results.
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APCO: IMPROVING OSTEOPOROSIS CARE IN THE ASIA PACIFIC
A new paper published by the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis explains the Consortium's vision and mission, how it was set up, as well as the process by which a regional framework to provide clinical standards for the screening, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis in groups at high risk of fracture is being developed. View the blog post or download the paper!
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APFFA MEETING HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS AND PLANNING
As one of seven member organizations of the Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance (APFFA), IOF attended the recent 3rd biannual member meeting. Topics discussed ranged from the development of strategic communications, to APFFA's strategic plan and Working Group progress reports. We invite you to stay abreast of APFFA's activities on LinkedIn and by visiting the APFFA website.
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TRAIN THE MENTOR PROGRAM WELCOMES FIRST CADRE OF MENTORS IN BRAZIL
Capture the Fracture? Partnership has completed training of the second cadre of Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) mentors in Latin America. The four Brazilian mentors completed the five online sessions in which they acquired knowledge and developed the specific skills and competence to support the development of FLSs across Brazil.
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WELCOMING NEW ARGENTINIAN FLS
This month we welcome Hospital Italiano of Buenos Aires, which has recently been included on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. There are now three FLS from Argentina and a total of 65 FLS in Latin America. Bienvenidos!
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SUCCINCT REVIEW OF KPIs TO ASSESS FLS PERFORMANCE AT THE PATIENT LEVEL
The recent IOF webinar 'Making the best of FLS - key performance indicators' hosted by K. Javaid and S. Ferrari provided step-by-step guidance and insights on how to assess your FLSs effectiveness at the patient level. Learn more by viewing the recorded webinar (presented in a dynamic, Q&A format!) and by downloading the original publication published in Osteoporosis International.
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FREE CNS REGISTRATION TO THE WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020
We remind all IOF member societies (CNS) that a benefit of membership includes up to 20 free registrations to the World Congress (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020). If you haven't already done so, register now on the virtual Congress website - this will give you access to the entire programme, including the special session dedicated to CNS presentations. Don't miss it!
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ECUADORIAN SOCIETY OF RHEUMATOLOGY JOINS THE IOF NETWORK
IOF warmly welcomes the Ecuadorian Society of Rheumatology to the Committee of National Societies. IOF's family of member organizations now includes three members from Ecuador. We look forward to a long-term, fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration as we work to raise awareness of bone health and secondary fracture prevention in Ecuador and the region as a whole.
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RECORD ATTENDANCE AT WEBINAR DEDICATED TO COVID-19
Initiated on behalf of IOF member societies in the Middle-East region, the June 12th webinar attracted more than 750 live attendees and 1150 views from the region and other countries around the world. If you missed it, you can now view the recording.
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EAST MEETS WEST: CURRENT PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AGING
The East Meets West Symposium of 2018, organized by leading Chinese medical associations and ESCEO, resulted in a unique paper which identifies similarities and differences in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal diseases. Read about the differences specific to osteoporosis care in this recent blog post by the President of ESCEO.
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ACOMM TO HOLD FIRST LATIN AMERICAN VIRTUAL COURSE ON MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH IN THE ELDERLY
From July 30-Aug. 1st, the Colombian Association of Osteoporosis & Mineral Metabolism (ACOMM) will hold the first virtual LATAM course on musculoskeletal Health in the elderly. Topics related to the management of geriatric patients such as sarcopenia and geriatric syndrome, and therapies in osteosarcopenia will be discussed, among others. Among the well-known speakers will be Mexican expert Dr Clemente Zu?iga. The virtual course will be held from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m./Bogot? time.
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AAOMM AND FEBRASGO WEBINARS ON BONE HEALTH AND COVID-19
Medical societies in Latin America continue to offer opportunities to exchange information and best practices on COVID-19 management with the local and international medical community. In June, the Argentine Association of Osteology & Mineral Metabolism (AAOMM) held a talk on "Vitamin D vs COVID-19: New anti-viral and multi-organ protection actions in high-risk individuals". FEBRASGO (Brazil) offered a webinar for gynaecologists on bone health during the pandemic.
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As previously communicated, we have had to postpone the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 Barcelona due to the force majeure imposed by the COVID-19 epidemic. Likewise, the Osteoporosis Essentials pre-congress training course has now been postponed to August 19-20th. Complete information regarding the new schedule is available on the Congress website.
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IOF REGIONAL BANGKOK - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register now for the 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference and benefit from low early-bird rates. The Congress, to be held from Nov. 26-28, 2020, will be preceded by an Osteoporosis Essentials training course on Nov. 25-26. Plan to join us in Bangkok to learn about the latest in new research and clinical advances!
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IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, BARCELONA • Aug 20-23, 2020 NEW DATES!
Cong. Mexicano De Osteop. Y Enfermed. Met. ?seas
• Sep 23-27, 2020
IOF STATEMENT ON COVID-19 AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Now more than ever, falls and fracture prevention must remain a priority for older adults. IOF has provided helpful information about COVID-19 and osteoporosis: we encourage older adults with osteoporosis to stay on their osteoporosis medication, falls-proof their homes and remain in contact with their doctors if appointments or treatment schedules pose a challenge.
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JOIN OUR NEXT BONECAST WEBINAR: EFFECTIVE PATIENT MONITORING STRATEGIES
On April 23 (5:00 PM CET), Prof. Thierry Thomas will host a webinar which looks at effective patient monitoring strategies, including the evaluation of future & imminent fracture risk, patient management process, treatment monitoring, and adjusting treatment to target. PS If you missed our webinar on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, you can now view the recording.
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IOF ANNUAL REPORT: OUR ACTIVITIES IN 2019
IOF's report of 2019 activities has just been published! It provides a succinct overview of the IOF network, and highlights our many impactful projects and initiatives across a range of areas, including public and patient outreach, research, HCP training, and policy and advocacy.
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A DECADE OF FRAX: HOW HAS IT CHANGED THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS?
Read and share this noteworthy review in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research which outlines developments in FRAX since its release in 2008 and the way in which this has influenced the management of osteoporosis.
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NEW IOF REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (RAC) ELECTED FOR LATIN AMERICA
IOF warmly welcomes the six newly elected members and ex-officio members of the LATAM RAC for the term 2020-2024. RAC members are elected from each of the sub-regions into which the region is divided, in order to encourage greater participation and representation of the CNS in Latin America.
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IOF AND FFN TO REINFORCE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WORLDWIDE
A new collaboration agreement between the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) will optimize and strengthen the two organizations' common mission to reduce the burden of fragility fractures and improve post-fracture patient care.
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FREE ACCESS TO CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL'S HIGH-IMPACT PAPERS
Read and share the journal's most oft-cited papers published in 2018-19! Includes noteworthy research studies and insightful reviews authored by leaders in the field. The papers cover a broad range of topics and are freely accessible until June 30, 2020.
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DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BONE FRAGILITY IN DIABETES: AN EMERGING CHALLENGE
Read the new short review authored by the IOF Bone and Diabetes Working Group in the Journal of Diabetes Management & Metabolism. Featuring a helpful algorithm, the review summarizes the full paper which was published in Osteoporos Int 29: 2585-2596.
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GETTING TO GOLD FRAMEWORK SYMPOSIUM ON AUGUST 22
Chaired by Dr Kassim Javaid, the Non-sponsored Symposium will be held during the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 in Barcelona. The session will introduce and evaluate the new CTF programme 'Getting to Gold' which aims to train local mentors and help FLS achieve 'gold star' excellence. Plan to join us for the one-hour session!
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CTF WELCOMES THREE NEW FLS FROM THAILAND
CTF warmly welcomes the following Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) from Thailand: Trang Hospital (Trang), King Narai Hospital(Lopburi), and Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital Royal Thai Air Force (Bangkok). The CTF programme now includes more than 100 FLS from the Asia-Pacific region.
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RISK OF RECURRENT FRACTURES LOWERED BY FLS
A new study investigates the rates of recurrent fractures after initiation of FLS in two Swedish Hospitals and provides evidence of their effectiveness. Prof. M. Lorentzon, senior author of the study, stated: "The results show that simple changes in our care routines have the intended effect, with fewer fractures as a result."
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NOF LAUNCHES HEALTHY BONES, BUILD THEM FOR LIFE? PATIENT REGISTRY
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has launched a Patient Registry which surveys patients and caregivers about how osteoporosis and osteopenia impact their lives. The patient-reported information is collected anonymously, combined, and analyzed to help show NOF and the broader bone health community what patients need and want most. >>> READ MORE
IN RUSSIA, AN IMPORTANT STEP FORWARD FOR OSTEOPOROSIS AND FRACTURE PREVENTION POLICY
Thanks to efforts by OSTEORUS and RAOP over the past year, three important proposals on osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention were included in the final resolution of the All-Russian Union of Patient Public Associations (VSP). The resolutions have been sent to the President, the Government of the Russian Federation and the Council of the Federation.
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AMERICAN BONE HEALTH CELEBRATES 30th ANNIVERSARY
IOF congratulates its member society American Bone Health which is now in its 30th year. The society carries out outstanding work and is dedicated to teaching people how to build and keep strong and healthy bones for life with practical and up-to-date information and resources to inspire them to prevent bone loss, osteoporosis and fractures.
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INDIAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES
As reported to IOF recently, the Indian Menopause Society has issued updated Clinical practice Guidelines on Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: An Executive Summary and Recommendations (Update 2019).
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WALKING IN AN OSTEOPOROSIS-FREE PERU
The Peruvian Society of Rheumatology organized an open walk in Miraflores during the 'National Day of the Fight against Osteoporosis'. The event reaffirms the commitment of all associated rheumatologists to inform and raise awareness about the prevention, control and treatment of the "silent epidemic".
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AAOMM LAUNCHES POSTGRADUATE TRAINING COURSE
On March 27th the "Osteology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Bone Diseases" postgraduate course, organized jointly by the Argentine Association of Osteology and Mineral Metabolism (AAOMM) and the University Institute of the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, was launched. The course It is aimed at doctors, dentists, veterinarians, nutritionists and kinesiologists.
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Mark your calendar! Now's the time to plan your attendance at the key musculoskeletal disease congress of 2021, to be held in London from Aug. 26-29th.
. Online registration is open! Low early registration fees until Apr. 12 . Apply to hold a 1-hour Non-Sponsored Symposium: Deadline for applications is Apr. 12 . Plan your online abstract submission from Feb. 1 to May 26
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WEBINAR ON VERTEBROPLASTY IN OSTEOPOROSIS
Sign up for our next free BoneCast webinar!
Prof. Bernard Cortet will review the use of vertebroplasty for the treatment of specific diseases, among them osteoporosis; discuss published studies and their limitations, and review how to identify indications and contraindications for vertebroplasty in osteoporosis.
WHEN: Jan. 28, 2021, 06:00 PM CET>>> REGISTER HERE
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IOF CONGRESSES
WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2021, London • Aug 26-28, 2021 NEW DATES!
IOF 8th APAC REGIONAL, BANGKOK • Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2021 NEW DATES!
BONECAST WEBINARS
CTF: Effective Patient Monitoring Strategies in FLS
•Dec 23, 2020
OP Primary prevention in EU: Covid-19 impact
•Jan 15, 2021
Vertebroplasty in OP
•Jan 28, 2021
CNS
XXVIII CONGRESO SCHOMM
• Jan 8-9, 2021
BBC Clinical Update
• Jan 23, 2021
9TH BRADOO
• Apr 21-24, 2021
OSTEOPOROSIS PRIMARY PREVENTION & TREATMENT: CARE GAPS & IMPACT OF COVID-19
In this webinar, Professors N. Harvey, E. McCloskey and J. Blanch Rubio will discuss the impact of the pandemic on assessment and treatment of osteoporosis in Europe, including epidemiology and burden, the care gap in women, and the potential influence of anti-osteoporosis treatment in Covid-19 patients. WHEN: Jan. 15, 2021 at 04:00 PM CET
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NEW DATES FOR THE 2021 ASIA-PACIFIC OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE!
The 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference in Bangkok will now take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2021. An Osteoporosis Essentials training course will also be held in conjunction with the event. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the latest clinical advances, new research and developments in secondary fracture prevention in the region.
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INSPIRING VIDEO REFLECTS IOF PHILOSOPHY AND COMMITMENT
This video highlights IOF's key operations of 2020 and reflects on how the IOF network works as a global force to advance osteoporosis prevention and patient care. As a community of patient and medical societies, researchers and advocates, we share a common vision of a world without fragility fractures in which healthy mobility is a reality for all!
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AUDIT ON BURDEN OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN EIGHT COUNTRIES OF THE EURASIAN REGION
A new report on the burden of #osteoporosis in Eurasia reveals that osteoporosis is a significant health problem in the region - the number of hip fractures is expected to increase 2.5-3.5 times by 2050. The paper is a succinct summary of the Russian-language audit, authored with input from IOF CNS member societies in the region.
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PUBLICATION OF FIRST DO-HEALTH FINDINGS
DO-HEALTH has investigated the effects of three simple preventive interventions on the health of healthy adults aged 70 or older. Initial analyses (see publication) suggest that while vitamin D, Omega-3s and strength-training exercises do not significantly improve bone health, leg function and memory, certain subgroups benefit from these measures. Ancillary studies are expected in 2021.
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LEARN ABOUT THE INNOVATIVE HIPGEN TRIAL
As the largest global NGO in the musculoskeletal field representing patient societies and the medical community, IOF is honoured to be a communications partner for the HIPGEN project. The innovative trial aims to develop the first regenerative cell therapy for improved recovery following an arthroplasty for the treatment of hip fracture. Learn more in this new video!
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FRAGILITY FRACTURES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
In case you missed our December 15th webinar with Dr N Njeze, Prof. K Ward and Dr C Gregson, you can now view the video. Learn about regional shifts in population ageing, current & emerging studies and risk factors for poor bone health in the region.
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WEBINAR ON EFFECTIVE PATIENT MONITORING STRATEGIES IN QATAR
Sign up for our next free CTF webinar in the Qatar webinar cascade! Prof. Thierry Thomas will share his expertise on how healthcare professionals can develop effective patient monitoring strategies to implement the optimal Fracture Liaison Service (FLS). Learn how to organize the appropriate management process for a defined patient, evaluate future and imminent risk of fracture, monitor patient therapy, and adjust treatment to a target strategy. WHEN: Dec. 23 at 06:00 PM Arabian STD / 04.00 PM CET >>> REGISTER
CTF MAP OF BEST PRACTICE WITH 566 FLS FROM 48 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
Having recently welcomed the CHU Lyon FLS from Lyon, France, the CTF network now includes 566 post-fracture care (PFC) coordination programs around the world, with 322 in Europe, 119 in Asia-Pacific, 76 in Latin America and 49 in other regions of the world. Does your hospital have a PFC program? Be sure to join us!
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PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON FLS ACHIEVEMENTS
As the year comes to an end, Capture the Fracture? would like to give special recognition to all the FLS that have resubmitted a Best Practice Framework (BPF) questionnaire for assessment of their FLS services and have improved their ratings on the Map of Best Practice over the past three months. Congratulations to all!
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DUTCH POLICY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The Zorginstituut Nederland's influential new policy report Zinnige Zorg - Verbetersignalement Osteoporose, or 'Sensible Care - Room for Improvement Report Osteoporosis', is now available in English. The IOF-endorsed report outlines a coordinated approach to post-fracture care which can provide a valuable blueprint for other countries.
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BRAZILIAN FLS CELEBRATES SILVER ACHIEVEMENT
We were pleased to see a news story issued by the FLS at the Hospital Maternidade Therezinha de Jesus to mark its inclusion in the CTF Map of Best Practice and recognition as a silver-star service. CTF congratulates the FLS coordinators, Dr. Breij?o and Dr. Valdeci for their ongoing commitment to providing high standards of post-fracture care to their patients!
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FIRST CHILEAN FLS TO BE GRADED
This month, Hospital Cl?nico Red Salud UC CHRISTUS was awarded a Bronze star on the Capture the Fracture Map of Best Practice. This is the first FLS from Chile to be evaluated. To date, CTF has welcomed FLS from 48 countries - we're delighted to see so much global interest!
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CELEBRATING THE SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES OF IOF MEMBER SOCIETIES
We warmly congratulate all our member organizations which are celebrating special anniversaries this year. The impressive number is testament to the longstanding commitment of countless numbers of volunteer advocates and dedicated medical experts worldwide.
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ROYAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY ISSUES RESEARCH ROAD MAP
We congratulate the Royal Osteoporosis Society which has launched an impressive new Research Roadmap, a blueprint that lays out the priorities for future research and scientific advances. This important publication has been launched through the new Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy.
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DR AMBRISH MITHAL AWARDED 2021 LAUREATE AWARD
IOF congratulates Dr Ambrish Mithal, long-standing Board member and Chief Advisor of the Indian Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ISBMR), on receiving the Endocrine Society's prestigious Laureate Award for International Excellence in Endocrinology.
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OWN THE BONE? ORTHOPAEDIC BONE HEALTH ECHO?
The American Orthopaedic Society's Own the Bone? Orthopaedic Bone Health ECHO? aims to grow and share knowledge of bone health among orthopaedic providers in order to reduce the incidence of fragility fractures and positively impact bone health treatment. Each month, a panel of experts hosts free, multidisciplinary and interactive Zoom sessions, known as 'teleECHO? clinics'.
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RECENT SEIOMM WEBINARS NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE
Spanish-speaking healthcare professionals can now view recent webinars hosted by la Sociedad Espa?ola de Investigaci?n ?sea y Metabolismo Mineral (SEIOMM). The online sessions discuss a variety of topics including bone turnover markers, diabetes and fracture risk, bone and rheumatoid arthritis, TBS, and more.
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SOCIET? ITALIANA DI REUMATOLOGIA (SIR) NEWS
SIR has announced that Prof. Roberto Gerli is the Society's new President. Prof. Gerli took office during the Council meeting held in conjunction with the SIR virtual National Congress in November. Among other news, SIR continues a public awareness campaign 'Malattie Reumatologiche? No grazie!' (Rheumatic diseases? No thanks!) which will include 50 virtual meetings throughout the country.
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ABOOM'S NEW PUBLICATION: TREATISE ON OSTEOMETABOLIC DISEASES
The Brazilian Association of Orthopedics and Osteometabolism (ABOOM) has officially launched its publication 'Treatise on Osteometabolic Diseases' during the 1st SBOT Online Congress. The 1065-page publication is a key reference for the bone field which covers a broad range of topics.
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IN RUSSIA, A FAIRY-TALE ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
RAOP council member and highly regarded orthopaedist Dr. Nurlygayanov Radik Zufarovich has authored a fairy-tale about osteoporosis, featuring two very different sisters and a 'strange little beast named Osteoporosis'.
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IFOB WEBSITE WITH DEDICATED COVID-10 SECTION FOR PATIENTS AND PUBLIC
The Israeli Foundation for Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases (IFOB) has created special web pages featuring information to assist patients and the public during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sections include information about exercises, leisure activities, as well as important contacts and links.
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Vertebroplasty was first developed in the treatment of aggressive vertebral angiomas and bone metastases and then secondarily in the field of osteoporosis. Studies in the latter indication are numerous but their methodology is not always free of criticism. As a result, a task force under the aegis of the ASBMR has concluded that vertebroplasty is not effective and that its routine use in treating osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures is not supported by current evidence. However, we believe that although its place is limited, vertebroplasty can be useful in particular situations that will be detailed during this webinar.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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To review the development of vertebroplasty technique for the treatment of diseases, among them osteoporosis.
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To review some published studies and understand their limitations in the analysis of the effects of vertebroplasty.
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To gain the knowledge necessary to identify indications and contraindications for vertebroplasty in osteoporosis.
PROF. BERNARD CORTET
Bernard Cortet is Professor of Rheumatology at the Lille Hospital and University Center (France) since 2003. He is the current head of the rheumatology department of the Lille Hospital and University Center. He is the current president of the Osteoporosis Information Research Group in France. He is also deputy director of a research laboratory: ULR 4490 (marrow adiposity and bone lab: MABLAB). He is author or co-author of more than 230 publications, most of them in the field of osteoporosis and bone fragilities in its various aspects, particularly during anorexia nervosa, in transplant
patients, in obese subjects and after bariatric surgery. On behalf of the GRIO, he contributed to the publication of recommendations for the management of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis, postmenopausal osteoporosis and more recently male osteoporosis.
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Osteoporosis Primary Prevention and Treatment:
care gaps and impact of COVID-19 on assessment and treatment
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THIS WEBINAR INCLUDE:
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To review the current data of Osteoporosis epidemiology and burden across Europe
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To further understand the treatment gap in Osteoporotic women across Europe
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To learn impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the instance diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporotic patients in Europe
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To illustrate the potential influence of anti-Osteoporosis treatment in the case of COVID-19 patients
PROF. NICHOLAS HARVEY
Nicholas Harvey is Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Epidemiology at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, UK. He is Chair of the International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors, and he leads an MRC programme focused on bone and joint disease. His work incorporates a lifecourse approach to the characterization of the epidemiology and determinants of osteoporotic fracture from cradle to grave, elucidation of underlying mechanisms, and development of novel interventions. He is a Member of the Royal Osteoporosis Society's (ROS) Board of
Trustees, and is founding Vice-Chair of the ROS Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy. He has won many national/international prizes, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation Medal of Achievement and National Osteoporosis Society Young Scientist Award. He is an investigator on >?50m grant funding, has published extensively, and is a member of many national/ international committees. He is the Musculoskeletal Lead for UK Biobank Imaging Enhancement, and a member of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Professional Practice Committee.
PROF. EUGENE MC CLOSKEY
Eugene McCloskey is Professor of Adult Bone Diseases, Mellanby Centre for Bone Research, University of Sheffield, and Director of the Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated research in Musculoskeletal Ageing. His roles include past President of the Bone Research Society, UK, Chair of the Royal Osteoporosis Society Research Academy Effectiveness Working Group, Board Member of the IOF and ESCEO, and a member of the ECTS Clinical Practice Action Group. As a member of the National Osteoporosis Guidance Group (NOGG) in the UK, he has helped integrate fracture risk
assessment with clinical management. He has published approximately 360 original articles in research areas encompassing the treatment of cancer-associated osteolysis, osteoporosis and Paget's disease, vertebral fracture definition, non-invasive skeletal assessments and the development of the FRAX fracture risk assessment tool.
DR JOSEP BLANCH RUBIO
Josep Blanch is Head of Section, Rheumatology Service, University Hospital del Mar of Barcelona, Spain and Coordinator of the Bone Metabolism Unit, Rheumatology Service, University Hospital del Mar. He is a researcher of the Bone and Cartilage Unit, Medical Research Institute of Hospital del Mar. He is a teaching collaborator of the School of Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona. Honorary President of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology and Past-President of the Spanish Society for Bone and Mineral Metabolism Research. Author of numerous articles and books chapters on
Osteoporosis and Bone disorders.
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