Osteoporosis is responsible for nearly two million broken bones every year, but continues to be ignored by the public and neglected by doctors New survey findings released by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) for World Osteoporosis Day show that on average, 93 percent of nearly 1,200 adults surveyed are unaware how common osteoporotic fractures are… Read more »
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NOF and NBHA in Collaboration with CECity, Inc., Announce Designation as CMS Recognized Osteoporosis Quality Improvement Qualified Clinical Data Registry »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA) Osteoporosis Quality Improvement Registry (QIR), developed in collaboration with CECity, Inc., as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for the CMS Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in the 2014 program year officially launched today at www.medconcert.com/FractureQIR. The registry will allow eligible professionals (healthcare professionals… Read more »
NOF’s Clinician’s Guide Published by Osteoporosis International »
NOF’s Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis has been published online by Osteoporosis International.
The Effects of Calcium Supplementation on Coronary Heart Disease in Postmenopausal Women »
An original article published by the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that calcium supplementation with vitamin D does not appear to increase the risk of coronary heart disease or all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women. Read the full article.
NOF Announces New Officers and Members of its Board of Trustees »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) named new officers and members to its Board of Trustees during its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis, held in New Orleans from April 23-26. Bringing their leadership skills and specialized backgrounds to NOF, the new board officers and members will greatly benefit the organization as it works to… Read more »
54 Million Americans Affected by Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass »
NOF Releases Updated Data Detailing the Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass in the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2014) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) today released updated prevalence data estimating that a total of 54 million U.S. adults age 50 and older are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. Recently published… Read more »
May is National Osteoporosis Month »
Two Million Fractures Occur Each Year in the U.S. Due to Osteoporosis. NOF Encourages Everyone to Break Free from Osteoporosis Do you know someone over the age of 50 who has broken a bone? Perhaps your mother “tripped” in the garden and broke her wrist? Or your neighbor broke his ankle walking on the golf… Read more »
NOF’s Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis Provides the Latest Information on the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis »
Meeting Features New Training and Certificate Program for the Fracture Liaison Service Model of Care The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s (NOF) annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) 2014, taking place in New Orleans from April 23-26, has attracted the world’s top leaders to present the latest clinically-relevant and evidence-based information on the prevention, diagnosis… Read more »
Calcium and Vitamin D Improve Cholestrol in Postmenopausal Women »
Study Ties Effect to Raising Vitamin D Levels A new study from the Women’s Health Initiative published online this week in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society, found that calcium and vitamin D supplements taken after menopause can improve women’s cholesterol profiles. The study found that much of that effect is tied… Read more »
Protecting Your Heart Also Better for Your Bones »
This recent article from the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Newsletter details the results of a new study finding that following the American Heart Association’s diet and lifestyle recommendations is also good for your bones. Read the full article on page two of the newsletter.