NOF’s Online Community, Hosted by Inspire, Offers Peer-to-Peer Support for Osteoporosis Patients and Caregivers The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s Online Community, hosted by Inspire, recently celebrated its 30,000 member milestone. Offering osteoporosis patients and caregivers a place to turn for peer-to-peer support, the online community has experienced rapid membership growth since launching in October of 2007…. Read more »
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Osteoporosis Care is Under Siege: How You Can Help »
Fractures related to osteoporosis threaten the health and independence of older Americans. And fractures are common: more than 2 million fractures happen each year due to osteoporosis. The statistics are staggering and unnecessary. A DXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) bone density test is a non-invasive, simple, yet top-quality test for screening and diagnosing patients that may… Read more »
Fracture-Liaison Service Greatly Improves Postfracture Care »
ATLANTA — The dismal rate at which treatment of osteoporosis is initiated following any fragility fracture in the United States can be dramatically improved with the help of a fracture-liaison service, a demonstration project indicates. “All three sites, including Georgetown University Hospital, where I am, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Creighton Health… Read more »
Loss of Independence Ranks as Osteoporosis Patients’ Greatest Concern about Aging, According to Recent Survey by NOF »
Osteoporosis Patients and Caregivers Offer Insights into Their Experience and Concerns Regarding Diagnosis, Fractures, Treatment, and Adherence Loss of independence (42%) and lost mobility (25%) ranked as the leading concerns about aging for osteoporosis patients who responded to a recent Bone Health Index Survey by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading healthcare organization… Read more »
Susan Bukata, M.D. Elected Newest Member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation Board of Trustees »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) elected Susan Bukata, M.D. to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees during its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis, that was held in Miami from May 12-15. Dr. Bukata’s extensive background in orthopaedic surgery and oncology will greatly benefit the organization as it works to reduce… Read more »
Clinical Trial Results Released For ACTIVE Study »
In its August 16, 2016 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the phase 3 results of the Abaloparatide Comparator Trial In Vertebral Endpoints (ACTIVE) trial were released. Read this article here! An accompanying editorial can be found here.
CMS Proposes New Fee Schedules for 2017 »
On July 14, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) for 2017. CMS has proposed to cut the reimbursement rate for Axial DXA, CPT 77080 in the hospital setting from the current national average of $100.69 to $63.33. This reimbursement cut will… Read more »
Kenneth G. Saag Elected President of National Osteoporosis Foundation »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) elected Kenneth G. Saag, M.D., MSc, as President of its Board of Trustees during its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis, that was held in Miami from May 12-15. Dr. Saag brings his scientific leadership and specialized background to the role of President, which will greatly benefit the organization… Read more »
NOF and ASPC Position Statement on Calcium and Cardiovascular Disease »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation frequently publishes position statements for the benefit of educating healthcare professionals and the general public on a particular issue and/or concern related to preventing osteoporosis and/or promoting strong bones throughout the lifespan. As part of NOF’s Methods and Processes for Developing Position Statements, we welcome public input and comments to the… Read more »
Fearing Drugs’ Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis »
Millions of Americans are missing out on a chance to avoid debilitating fractures from weakened bones, researchers say, because they are terrified of exceedingly rare side effects from drugs that can help them. Last month, the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Bone Health Alliance put out… Read more »