381,000 Men Suffered Osteoporotic Fractures in 2016 According to a New Study ARLINGTON, VA (August 30, 2021) — While osteoporosis, a chronic disease that leads to serious bone fractures, is often considered a women’s health concern, a new study finds that many men also suffer its worst effects. The independent actuarial firm Milliman found that… Read more »
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Rep. John B. Larson Introduces Bill to Make Osteoporosis Screening More Accessible »
This week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021 (H.R. 3517) with Reps. Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Michael Burgess M.D. (TX-26), and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) to improve access to osteoporosis screening. Fractures caused by osteoporosis are among the most significant challenges threatening the independence and quality of life for… Read more »
Best-selling Author Jessica Buchanan Will Present the Keynote Address at Virtual ISO2021 »
Jessica Buchanan, best-selling author will present the Keynote Address at virtual ISO2021, entitled, “Change is our Proof of Life.” Serving as the Education Advisor for a non-governmental organization, Jessica was on a routine field mission in Somalia, when she was abducted by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. By order of President Obama,… Read more »
National Osteoporosis Month 2021: Take Steps to Help Achieve Good Bone Health »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends making doable, daily lifestyle choices to aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. ARLINGTON, VA (April 20, 2021) — This May, NOF will commemorate National Osteoporosis Month with materials showcasing simple steps to promote good bone health. A cornerstone of the initiative is NOF’s digital calendar, which features 31 days… Read more »
An Open Letter: Reject Health Policies that Discriminate »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation has joined a group of 80+ organizations that have signed an Open Letter to lawmakers and committed to work with HHS, Congress and states on commonsense health reforms centered on patients and people with disabilities, while tackling affordability and nondiscrimination. You can read the letter below.
April is National Minority Health Month »
April 2021 is the National Minority Health Month and the National Osteoporosis Foundation believes that providing awareness and education about bone health will help bridge the disparity gap in healthcare. “We must proactively address disparities in healthcare and help raise awareness about bone health for all Americans.” Claire Gill, CEO National Osteoporosis Foundation Three questions… Read more »
AMGA Foundation Launches New Initiative to Reduce Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Rates »
April 08, 2021 Alexandria, VA – AMGA Foundation, in collaboration with Amgen, has launched its Osteoporosis Best Practices Learning Collaborative, a 12-month initiative focused on helping medical groups develop strategies to reduce fracture rates among patients with osteoporosis. This initiative is designed to provide a platform for participating organizations to improve both clinical and economic… Read more »
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, IOF, and NOF »
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), Endocrine Society, European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Â The guidance below has been created to assist clinicians in the management… Read more »
NOF Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO2021) »
Please join experts in Bone Health for VIRTUAL educational and networking sessions at the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s (NOF) Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO2021). ISO2021 will be held VIRTUALLY from May 12-14, 2021 (Wednesday to Friday). Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) 101 and FLS Advanced Workshop to be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Register now… Read more »
How has Covid-19 affected the treatment of osteoporosis? »
IOF, NOF and ESCEO survey captures profound alterations in global osteoporosis care, assessment and treatment, including delays in DXA scanning, interrupted supply of medicines and delivery of medication, and increase in telemedicine consultations. A global survey of healthcare providers by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the European Society for… Read more »