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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!

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Capture the Fracture and FLS were highlighted at a Health Management Program in São Paulo which addressed the impact of fractures on the Brazilian healthcare system and strategies to reduce secondary fractures in the country.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From March 19-22, the Mexican Association of Bone & Mineral Metabolism A.C (AMMOM) will host their key Congress in Querétaro, Mexico. This major scientific event, endorsed by IOF, will also include a patient information session (‘Qué debo saber de mis huesos’) on March 19th.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 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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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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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.
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The second part of IOF Latin America's Meet The Expert Online series in Spanish and Portuguese will kick off on August 25^th , 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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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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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.
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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.
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The ROS will host 'Osteoporosis Online', an innovative new digital learning event for healthcare professionals. The one-day event on December 1^st will focus on the latest updates in clinical practice and research, delivered through interactive keynote sessions, symposia, and abstract presentations.
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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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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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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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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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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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