GIOP is the most common form of secondary osteoporosis. In the U.S., more than 10 percent of patients who receive long-term glucocorticoid treatment are diagnosed with a clinical fracture. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the use of denosumab for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) in men and women at… Read more »
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Osteoporosis: Basics to Bone Health Radio Segment »
Listen to this radio segment with NOF Trustee and Bone Health Ambassador, Barbara Hannah Grufferman to get the basics on osteoporosis and bone health, including how to identify your risk factors for osteoporosis and advice you can use to protect your bone health. Listen to the segment now.
Break Free from Osteoporosis for May’s National Osteoporosis Month: What You Need to Know About Your Bone Health at Every Age »
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Issues Jumping Jack Challenge and Offers New Information and Resources About Bone Health The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is celebrating May’s National Osteoporosis Month with a variety of activities and resources to help people of all ages understand the importance of good bone health. NOF’s call to action to Break Free… Read more »
NOF’s Bone Health Ambassador, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Featured on Live with Kelly and Ryan »
Watch NOF’s Bone Health Ambassador, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, on Live with Kelly and Ryan. She shares tips for aging gracefully and her number one tip is to protect your bones by exercising, getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D, and making sure you ask your doctor if you need a bone density test. View the… Read more »
NOF Announces Dr. Joan Lappe as the 2018 Recipient of the Lawrence G. Raisz Memorial Lecture Award »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) announces Joan Lappe, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Criss/Beirne Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Medicine, Osteoporosis Research Center, Creighton University and NOF Trustee, as the recipient of its 2018 Lawrence G. Raisz, MD Memorial Lecture Award. Dr. Lappe will present highlights from her research on nutrition… Read more »
NOF Statement on Medicare Part D »
Washington, DC – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) sent the following statement to Members of Congress on the importance of protecting Medicare Part D: NOF is concerned that recent changes to the Medicare Part D program in the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2018 opens the door to other potentially harmful changes that could disrupt… Read more »
Intiva Health and National Osteoporosis Foundation Launch Cryptocurrency Donation Program »
Austin, TX — Intiva Health, a career platform for medical professionals, which recently announced an initial coin offering, is partnering with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) on a charitable cryptocurrency donation program. Investors who purchase Intiva Tokens, a cryptocurrency that can be used by licensed medical professionals to purchase such services as continuing education or… Read more »
NOF Announces Keynote Speakers for the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO18) »
Former Navy SEAL, John Choate and NASA Scientist, Dr. Jean Sibonga will Present Dynamic Keynote Presentations at ISO18 in New Orleans ARLINGTON, VA — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) announces former Navy SEAL, John Choate and NASA Scientist, Dr. Jean Sibonga as the keynote speakers for its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO18),… Read more »
National Osteoporosis Foundation is Accredited as a Provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission »
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation has confirmed that the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has been renewed as an accredited provider of continuing nursing education for four years, through February 28, 2022. “Nurses are on the front lines in helping to identify and treat osteoporosis patients and we are pleased to be able… Read more »
NOF Opposing Provision Undermining Medicare Part D »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) issued the following statement opposing a provision included in the recently proposed Congressional budget deal that would undermine Medicare Part D: “Last year, NOF circulated a letter signed by more than 300 health advocacy groups opposing harmful changes to Medicare Part D, yet Congress continues to find ways to undermine… Read more »