The Wall Street Journal recently published an article detailing the benefits of bisphosphonates outweighing the risks for many patients. Text from the full article is included below. View the original article with graphics and visuals. More Support for Osteoporosis Drugs: The benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh the risks for many patients, according to new research and… Read more »
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World Osteoporosis Day
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. Join BHOF and organizations across the globe in raising awareness and resources to promote better bone health! Ask the Expert: Exercise and Safe Movement Visit the BHOF online support community, hosted by Inspire, to post your questions about exercise and safe movement. Your questions will be answered Monday, October… Read more »
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month! 40 Patient Stories to Commemorate 40 Years We are excited to share that 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF)! Our mission has never been more critical given the fact that osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes,… Read more »
Fracture Liaison Service “FLS”
If you break a bone, it is very important that you get the right medical care, treatment and follow-up to make sure you donāt break any more bones. Your healthcare provider may refer you to a fracture liaison service or FLS program. An FLS program operates under the direction of your doctor and an FLS… Read more »
Clinical Exams
Medical History Your healthcare provider will ask questions to better understand your risk. Factors he or she may consider include: Your age Your gender Whether you have reached menopause (women) Your personal history of broken bones as an adult Your family history of broken bones and osteoporosis Your smoking or drinking habits Your diet, including… Read more »
Risk Assessment (FRAX)
The FRAXĀ® tool, an osteoporosis risk assessment test, uses information about your bone density and other risk factors for breaking a bone to estimate your 10-year fracture risk. Your FRAXĀ® score estimates your chance of breaking a hip as well as your combined chance of breaking a hip or other major bones over the next… Read more »
Evaluation of Bone Health/Bone Density Testing
Bone Density Testing Are you a woman age 65 years or older, a man age 70 years or older, or have you broken a bone (had a fracture) since age 50 years? If you answered āyesā to any of these questions, you should talk to your healthcare provider about getting a bone density test. Read… Read more »
Calculator shows that 89% of users arenāt getting enough calcium, a key nutrient for good bone health
Nyon, Switzerland (October 20, 2015) ā New findings released on World Osteoporosis Day by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that 89% of those who used the new IOF Calcium Calculator – which is based on Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations* – were calcium deficient. The free online tool helps people calculate their approximate daily… Read more »
Calculator shows that 89% of users arenāt getting enough calcium, a key nutrient for good bone health
Nyon, Switzerland (October 20, 2015) ā New findings released on World Osteoporosis Day by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that 89% of those who used the new IOF Calcium Calculator – which is based on Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations* – were calcium deficient. The free online tool helps people calculate their approximate daily… Read more »