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The latest edition highlights alarming increases in dependency ratios for older people and the burden of the disease, and outlines global priorities for fracture prevention. In a press release , IOF’s President stated: “The dependency ratios clearly show that maintaining mobility and independence in older populations is increasingly a matter of necessity.”
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A record 260 events and campaigns have taken place in 57 countries to mark World Osteoporosis Day! Social media was abuzz with #WorldOsteoporosisDay and IOF’s press release alone reached an audience of more than 2 billion people. We thank campaign partners, Medtronic, Sunsweet, Sandoz and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare for their support.
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Wonderful news! IOF’s Committee of National Societies (CNS) is growing in number and global representation: the latest member, the Albanian Society of Rheumatic Diseases, is the 250th society from the 100th nation to join the IOF network. Member societies are active in all world regions, with outreach to approximately six billion people.
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IOF CEO Philippe Halbout has returned from a 5-city Latin American tour where he met with member societies, healthcare providers and policy makers. Given the expected increase in fragility fractures due to the ageing populations in the region, secondary fracture prevention and FLS implementation were the key topics addressed in many fruitful discussions.
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has announced a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for romosozumab for the treatment of severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The decision will enable patients in Europe to benefit from this novel intervention, as in many other countries worldwide.
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IOF is a proud supporter of #ProtectUrLife, a free education and screening programme for bone health and cardiovascular disease across Europe. Drop in to your nearest host city and benefit from this unique opportunity: Münich and Malaga on Nov. 15-16; Lucerne on Nov. 16-17; Rimini on Nov. 22-24. Take the first steps to better bone and heart health!
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Sixty experts from 25 countries attended the successful Summit and Conference on October 8-9, 2019 in Yerevan. On this occasion, IOF CEO Philippe Halbout was honoured to meet with the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian. Organized by Dr John P Bilezikian, it was an extraordinary opportunity to discuss fragility fracture prevention at the highest levels.
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IOF is part of a multi-stakeholder coalition led by the ASBMR which has issued clinical recommendations for the optimal prevention of secondary fracture among people aged 65 years and older. The 13 recommendations highlight the need for increased communication with patients regarding fracture risk, mortality and morbidity outcomes, and fracture risk reduction.
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On October 22, at a session dedicated to endogenous regeneration, Dr D. Pierroz spoke about IOF’s role in patient education and outreach, while Prof. Tobias Winkler discussed the role of cell therapy for muscle healing and the results of the HIPGEN clinical trials, which aim to develop the first regenerative therapy to improve recovery following hip fracture surgery.
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The BPF sets an international benchmark for Fracture Liaison Services, defining essential and aspirational elements of service delivery. Now with a Hebrew translation, the BPF is available in 12 languages, including Chinese (Simpl. & Trad.), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Polish and Portuguese. Not available in your language? Contact mfujita@iofbonehealth.org
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We’re delighted to welcome the first Korean Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) to the CTF programme, making it the 92nd FLS from the Asia-Pacific region. Ajou University Hospital, located in Suwon city, serves a population of 1,3 million people!
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For World Osteoporosis Day, IOF ‘s member societies in 55 nations have carried out campaigns and events to raise awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis, and to put bone health in the media spotlight. See which events were carried out in your country (still time to submit your event to the WOD website!). Just a few events are highlighted below.
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The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), which represents more than 6,500 endocrinologists in the USA and abroad, issued a press release, social media and news to members in support of World Osteoporosis Day. The press release alone resulted in a total potential outreach to over 50 million people!
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On October 17, Australia’s Minister for Health launched the National Strategic Action Plan for Osteoporosis at a special event in Parliament House. The evidence-based plan provides a roadmap to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis nationally.
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On October 24, IOF member societies in Brazil participated in the Coalition on Osteoporosis for the creation of a local public policy focusing on different aspects of osteoporosis. Held before the Federal Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia, the public hearing discussed the scenario of osteoporosis in Brazil, its impacts on the population, and the challenges in access to diagnosis and treatment.
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On October 24, IOF member societies in Brazil participated in the Coalition on Osteoporosis for the creation of a local public policy focusing on different aspects of osteoporosis. Held before the Federal Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia, the public hearing discussed the scenario of osteoporosis in Brazil, its impacts on the population, and the challenges in access to diagnosis and treatment.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO

On its 10th year anniversary, the Osteoporosis Awareness Society of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (OASKLS) in Malaysia held ‘Fit for Bone’, two large WOD public events, as well as training sesson for allied healthcare professionals.
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We look forward to holding our next Asia-Pacific regional conference in Bangkok, from November 25-28, 2020.
Stay tuned for further information – but in the meantime – mark your calendars!

A special issue of Calcified Tissue International gathers seven insightful reviews which provide valuable updates on the latest knowledge and new directions in vitamin D research. Edited by Dr Terry Aspray, the issue covers a range of clinically relevant science relating to vitamin D, authored by leading experts in the field.
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To complement the newly launched second edition, IOF has prepared a slide set which covers the report’s key messages. It features charts and graphs which can be freely used to enhance your own presentations, showing the burden of osteoporosis around the world, as well as key strategies to tackle the fracture epidemic.
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Held in Singapore on Nov. 9, 2019, the course was a resounding success, attesting to the excellent organization, dynamic curriculum and sessions, and the participants’ keen interest in metabolic and rare bone disorders. We thank all the speakers, with extra applause for Prof. Manju Chandran who took the lead in organizing this outstanding course.
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The three organizations have pledged to collaborate on various projects and events to help foster musculoskeletal health in the older population. The aim is to take advantage of synergies to better disseminate knowledge, advance research, and urge policy change.
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The second FLS Workshop in the Middle East region, to be held in cooperation with the Emirates Osteoporosis Society (EOS), will take place on November 29th. Speakers from IOF and EOS will discuss various important topics, including how to establish and develop FLS, while also referring to the new Getting to Gold programme on how to improve and sustain an established FLS.
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This newly published review describes global quality improvement initiatives in fragility fracture care and secondary prevention. It is co-authored by experts affiliated with the IOF Capture the Fracture® programme, Fragility Fracture Network and the Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance.
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CTF warmly welcomes Ain Shams University Teaching Hospital (ASUT) in Cairo – our first FLS from Egypt. The FLS, established by ASUT’s orthogeriatric service in September 2018, is currently identifying more than 200 fracture patients per year. The FLS performs falls risk assessment and has developed a local database as well. We invite more FLS from the region to join!
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Health organizations (including IOF member society AMMOM), government representatives, specialists, and patients seek to support a comprehensive public program covering all aspects of osteoporosis - from prevention to continuing medical education.
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IOF congratulates the dedicated staff of EMRI for their outstanding commitment to osteoporosis and non-communicable disease prevention, as well as for their exemplary participation in IOF programmes and projects.
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American board president, Brenda Davis, is one of the faces of the 2019 ‘That’s Osteoporosis’ campaign. Brenda serves as an example that with good care, osteoporosis can be beaten. She has been able to maintain a high quality of life with help from a healthy diet, regular exercise and by sticking to the treatment plans prescribed by her doctors.
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In 2019 more than 50 events were held across the country, with 90% organized by RAOP and OSTEORUS. Volunteers working with the two societies, which collaborate closely, held 11 events for healthcare professionals, 27 events for the general public/patients, and 13 events at schools and libraries. Congratulations for the outstanding work!
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On October 17th, the Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (OEMC) at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh organized a World Osteoporosis Day 2019 public event in collaboration with Saudi Osteoporosis Society (SOS) and the Ministry of Health’s Osteoporosis Prevention Program.
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Organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Endocrine Society, the ISBMR conference took place in Bangalore, India from 19-20 October, hosting 350 delegates. A WOD Walkathon on the 20th helped to create public awareness and attracted local and national media coverage for osteoporosis.
>>> READ MORE

We look forward to holding our next Asia-Pacific regional conference in Bangkok, from November 25-28, 2020.
Stay tuned for further information – but in the meantime – mark your calendars!

A special issue of Calcified Tissue International gathers seven insightful reviews which provide valuable updates on the latest knowledge and new directions in vitamin D research. Edited by Dr Terry Aspray, the issue covers a range of clinically relevant science relating to vitamin D, authored by leading experts in the field.
>>> READ MORE

To complement the newly launched second edition, IOF has prepared a slide set which covers the report’s key messages. It features charts and graphs which can be freely used to enhance your own presentations, showing the burden of osteoporosis around the world, as well as key strategies to tackle the fracture epidemic.
>>> READ MORE

Held in Singapore on Nov. 9, 2019, the course was a resounding success, attesting to the excellent organization, dynamic curriculum and sessions, and the participants’ keen interest in metabolic and rare bone disorders. We thank all the speakers, with extra applause for Prof. Manju Chandran who took the lead in organizing this outstanding course.
>>> READ MORE

The three organizations have pledged to collaborate on various projects and events to help foster musculoskeletal health in the older population. The aim is to take advantage of synergies to better disseminate knowledge, advance research, and urge policy change.
>>> READ MORE

The second FLS Workshop in the Middle East region, to be held in cooperation with the Emirates Osteoporosis Society (EOS), will take place on November 29th. Speakers from IOF and EOS will discuss various important topics, including how to establish and develop FLS, while also referring to the new Getting to Gold programme on how to improve and sustain an established FLS.
>>> READ MORE

This newly published review describes global quality improvement initiatives in fragility fracture care and secondary prevention. It is co-authored by experts affiliated with the IOF Capture the Fracture® programme, Fragility Fracture Network and the Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance.
>>> READ MORE

CTF warmly welcomes Ain Shams University Teaching Hospital (ASUT) in Cairo – our first FLS from Egypt. The FLS, established by ASUT’s orthogeriatric service in September 2018, is currently identifying more than 200 fracture patients per year. The FLS performs falls risk assessment and has developed a local database as well. We invite more FLS from the region to join!
>>> READ MORE

Health organizations (including IOF member society AMMOM), government representatives, specialists, and patients seek to support a comprehensive public program covering all aspects of osteoporosis - from prevention to continuing medical education.
>>> READ MORE

IOF congratulates the dedicated staff of EMRI for their outstanding commitment to osteoporosis and non-communicable disease prevention, as well as for their exemplary participation in IOF programmes and projects.
>>> READ MORE

American board president, Brenda Davis, is one of the faces of the 2019 ‘That’s Osteoporosis’ campaign. Brenda serves as an example that with good care, osteoporosis can be beaten. She has been able to maintain a high quality of life with help from a healthy diet, regular exercise and by sticking to the treatment plans prescribed by her doctors.
>>> READ MORE

In 2019 more than 50 events were held across the country, with 90% organized by RAOP and OSTEORUS. Volunteers working with the two societies, which collaborate closely, held 11 events for healthcare professionals, 27 events for the general public/patients, and 13 events at schools and libraries. Congratulations for the outstanding work!
>>> READ MORE

On October 17th, the Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (OEMC) at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh organized a World Osteoporosis Day 2019 public event in collaboration with Saudi Osteoporosis Society (SOS) and the Ministry of Health’s Osteoporosis Prevention Program.
>>> READ MORE

Organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Endocrine Society, the ISBMR conference took place in Bangalore, India from 19-20 October, hosting 350 delegates. A WOD Walkathon on the 20th helped to create public awareness and attracted local and national media coverage for osteoporosis.
>>> READ MORE

The CSA, IOF’s medical and scientific community, now comprises 165 of the world’s top experts in the field of osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health. IOF is honoured to welcome the following newly elected members to the CSA: F. Buckinx (BE), P. Delanaye (BE), M. Fusaro (IT), P. Khashayar (IR), M. Lorentzon (SE), P. Makras (GR), A. Trombetti (CH).
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We’re delighted to announce that more than 100 patient societies, medical organizations, institutes and health NGOs in 55 countries have now endorsed the IOF Global Patient Charter. The Charter calls for global action on fracture prevention and improved patient care. Show your support! We invite your society or institute to endorse the Charter by writing to info@iofbonehealth.org.
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Join us on January 21 as Dr Lee Joon-Kiong discusses the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and reviews the use of bone turnover markers (BTM) and their role in monitoring of treatment. With an Asia-Pacific focus, the webinar will illustrate a screening strategy to detect lack of adherence and review national guidelines regarding BTM in the region.
>>> REGISTER HERE

The 8th IOF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (Nov 25-28, 2020) will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, a world-class venue in one of Asia’s most exciting cities. A preliminary programme will soon be available, with registration opening on March 12, 2020. Mark your calendar!
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Held for the first time in Honduras on November 13, the IOF Nutrition & Bone Tour was previously held in Colombia, Mexico and Costa Rica. The excellent reception received from the multidisciplinary audience shows the high demand for this innovative training program: 97% of the attendees rated the course as excellent or very good, and relevant to their daily practice.
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The first stage of the Getting to Gold FLS Mentorship Program "Train the Mentors" was completed in Mexico City, with 4 certified local mentors and 14 existing FLS attending the FLS workshop.
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The first FLS workshop in the United Arab Emirates, held in Dubai on November 29th, is the second CTF workshop to be hosted by the IOF CTF programme in the Middle East. The successful Workshop is expected to catalyse local FLS development.
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Capture the Fracture and FLS were highlighted at a Health Management Program in São Paulo which addressed the impact of fractures on the Brazilian healthcare system and strategies to reduce secondary fractures in the country.
>>> READ MORE

IOF was delighted to welcome the Eurasian Association of Therapists to IOF’s Committee of National Societies (CNS). The CNS encompasses organizations across a broad spectrum of medical and allied health fields, all of which are committed to musculoskeletal health and improved patient care. The CNS now numbers 254 organizations from 100 countries/territories in all regions of the world. Find out more about IOF’s CNS community and how your organization can join!
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In an excellent article in Politicshome.com, the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) calls on the country’s new Parliament to live up to the government’s promises and invest in FLS to reduce the burden of hip fractures on the NHS.
>>> READ MORE

Representatives of the Russian Patient Society OSTEORUS took part in a Roundtable at the high- profile X All-Russian Patient Congress that was held in Moscow from November 28 to December 2, 2019. Prof. Olga Ershova discussed key issues and proposals, including the need to implement FLS nationwide and to provide free medical care to patients with hip fractures.
>>> READ MORE

The CSA, IOF’s medical and scientific community, now comprises 165 of the world’s top experts in the field of osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health. IOF is honoured to welcome the following newly elected members to the CSA: F. Buckinx (BE), P. Delanaye (BE), M. Fusaro (IT), P. Khashayar (IR), M. Lorentzon (SE), P. Makras (GR), A. Trombetti (CH).
>>> READ MORE

We’re delighted to announce that more than 100 patient societies, medical organizations, institutes and health NGOs in 55 countries have now endorsed the IOF Global Patient Charter. The Charter calls for global action on fracture prevention and improved patient care. Show your support! We invite your society or institute to endorse the Charter by writing to info@iofbonehealth.org.
>>> READ MORE

Join us on January 21 as Dr Lee Joon-Kiong discusses the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and reviews the use of bone turnover markers (BTM) and their role in monitoring of treatment. With an Asia-Pacific focus, the webinar will illustrate a screening strategy to detect lack of adherence and review national guidelines regarding BTM in the region.
>>> REGISTER HERE

The 8th IOF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (Nov 25-28, 2020) will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, a world-class venue in one of Asia’s most exciting cities. A preliminary programme will soon be available, with registration opening on March 12, 2020. Mark your calendar!
>>> READ MORE

Held for the first time in Honduras on November 13, the IOF Nutrition & Bone Tour was previously held in Colombia, Mexico and Costa Rica. The excellent reception received from the multidisciplinary audience shows the high demand for this innovative training program: 97% of the attendees rated the course as excellent or very good, and relevant to their daily practice.
>>> READ MORE

The first stage of the Getting to Gold FLS Mentorship Program "Train the Mentors" was completed in Mexico City, with 4 certified local mentors and 14 existing FLS attending the FLS workshop.
>>> READ MORE

The first FLS workshop in the United Arab Emirates, held in Dubai on November 29th, is the second CTF workshop to be hosted by the IOF CTF programme in the Middle East. The successful Workshop is expected to catalyse local FLS development.
>>> READ MORE

Capture the Fracture and FLS were highlighted at a Health Management Program in São Paulo which addressed the impact of fractures on the Brazilian healthcare system and strategies to reduce secondary fractures in the country.
>>> READ MORE

IOF was delighted to welcome the Eurasian Association of Therapists to IOF’s Committee of National Societies (CNS). The CNS encompasses organizations across a broad spectrum of medical and allied health fields, all of which are committed to musculoskeletal health and improved patient care. The CNS now numbers 254 organizations from 100 countries/territories in all regions of the world. Find out more about IOF’s CNS community and how your organization can join!
>>> READ MORE

In an excellent article in Politicshome.com, the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) calls on the country’s new Parliament to live up to the government’s promises and invest in FLS to reduce the burden of hip fractures on the NHS.
>>> READ MORE

Representatives of the Russian Patient Society OSTEORUS took part in a Roundtable at the high- profile X All-Russian Patient Congress that was held in Moscow from November 28 to December 2, 2019. Prof. Olga Ershova discussed key issues and proposals, including the need to implement FLS nationwide and to provide free medical care to patients with hip fractures.
>>> READ MORE

Sign up for our next free webinar on February 25 (11 am EST) to learn about the latest advances in diagnosis and evaluation of hypoparathyroidism, evidence for conventional and PTH replacement therapy, and hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy. Speaker: Professor Aliya Khan, Canada.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Prof. Nick Harvey’s recent BoneCast webinar on the role, safety and efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplementation attracted more than 500 registrants! The recording of the webinar is now freely available on the IOF YouTube channel.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO

We look forward to holding our 2nd Patient National Societies Day on April 4, 2020. This full-day event, attended last year by 51 national societies, is designed to provide interactive learning and networking opportunities for IOF CNS societies which work for and with patients. Further information coming soon!
>>> CONTACT US

Online registration will open soon for the IOF Regional in Bangkok, Nov. 25-28, 2020. This key event will help you learn about regional approaches to osteoporosis risk assessment and treatment; nutrition, exercise & bone health; development of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)... and much more! Stay tuned!
>>> READ MORE

On January 21 Dr Lee Joon-Kiong held a webinar on the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and the use of bone turnover markers (BTM) in monitoring of treatment in the Asia-Pacific region. Missed the webinar? View the recording!
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO

Twitter has become a leading way to communicate medical news, and this is reflected in the significant growth of IOFs Twitter account in 2019 (15 % more followers, 60% more impressions!). We invite you to follow us at @iofbonehealth – a great way to gain access to hot new scientific publications and to keep abreast of our initiatives, webinars, meetings and member news.
>>> READ MORE

The CTF Map of Best Practice is bursting with new stars! Now with 401 FLS from 46 countries, the number of CTF mapped FLS has grown by 25% since January 2019. It’s exciting to see the increased focus on FLS – a sign that health systems worldwide are beginning to implement the most effective strategy in the fight against secondary fractures.
>>> VIEW THE MAP

Dr Tanawat Amphansap, chief of the Osteoporosis and Geriatric Excellence Center and leader of the (gold-star!) FLS at Police General Hospital, Bangkok, will lead a webinar on February 18, 2020 / 5-6 PM (Bangkok time). We are looking forward to this first ever CTF webinar in the Thai language!
>>> REGISTER

As orthopaedists play an essential role within FLS, WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020 will host an interactive joint symposium with the Int. Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. Held on April 5th, the SICOT-ESCEO-IOF Symposium will focus on how to successfully collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons in the FLS context, how to make FLS sustainable, and how to create synergies and empowerment within an FLS team.
>>> READ MORE

The IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS) warmly welcomes its latest new member, the Chilean Endocrine and Diabetes Society. The CNS, which now includes a new Health Advocacy membership category, has increased to 260 members this month. We welcome applications to join the CNS from societies and organizations worldwide.
>>> READ MORE

The results of a survey of more than 1000 patient members of COPN have been published in Osteoporos Int. The members were asked for input that will be reflected in new Osteoporosis Canada national clinical practice guidelines. Among the findings, patients emphasized that autonomy, mobility, and quality of life are highly valued outcomes which must be integral to guideline development.
>>> READ MORE

To coincide with Thyroid Awareness Month in January, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) launched the ‘Up To Here’ campaign. The campaign will raise awareness of thyroid diseases and help the public recognize symptoms, risk factors and the need to seek treatment.
>>> READ MORE

From March 19-22, the Mexican Association of Bone & Mineral Metabolism A.C (AMMOM) will host their key Congress in Querétaro, Mexico. This major scientific event, endorsed by IOF, will also include a patient information session (‘Qué debo saber de mis huesos’) on March 19th.
>>> READ MORE

Sign up for our next free webinar on February 25 (11 am EST) to learn about the latest advances in diagnosis and evaluation of hypoparathyroidism, evidence for conventional and PTH replacement therapy, and hypoparathyroidism during pregnancy. Speaker: Professor Aliya Khan, Canada.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Prof. Nick Harvey’s recent BoneCast webinar on the role, safety and efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplementation attracted more than 500 registrants! The recording of the webinar is now freely available on the IOF YouTube channel.
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO

We look forward to holding our 2nd Patient National Societies Day on April 4, 2020. This full-day event, attended last year by 51 national societies, is designed to provide interactive learning and networking opportunities for IOF CNS societies which work for and with patients. Further information coming soon!
>>> CONTACT US

Online registration will open soon for the IOF Regional in Bangkok, Nov. 25-28, 2020. This key event will help you learn about regional approaches to osteoporosis risk assessment and treatment; nutrition, exercise & bone health; development of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)... and much more! Stay tuned!
>>> READ MORE

On January 21 Dr Lee Joon-Kiong held a webinar on the problem of low adherence to osteoporosis treatment and the use of bone turnover markers (BTM) in monitoring of treatment in the Asia-Pacific region. Missed the webinar? View the recording!
>>> VIEW THE VIDEO

Twitter has become a leading way to communicate medical news, and this is reflected in the significant growth of IOFs Twitter account in 2019 (15 % more followers, 60% more impressions!). We invite you to follow us at @iofbonehealth – a great way to gain access to hot new scientific publications and to keep abreast of our initiatives, webinars, meetings and member news.
>>> READ MORE

The CTF Map of Best Practice is bursting with new stars! Now with 401 FLS from 46 countries, the number of CTF mapped FLS has grown by 25% since January 2019. It’s exciting to see the increased focus on FLS – a sign that health systems worldwide are beginning to implement the most effective strategy in the fight against secondary fractures.
>>> VIEW THE MAP

Dr Tanawat Amphansap, chief of the Osteoporosis and Geriatric Excellence Center and leader of the (gold-star!) FLS at Police General Hospital, Bangkok, will lead a webinar on February 18, 2020 / 5-6 PM (Bangkok time). We are looking forward to this first ever CTF webinar in the Thai language!
>>> REGISTER

As orthopaedists play an essential role within FLS, WCO-IOF-ESCEO Barcelona 2020 will host an interactive joint symposium with the Int. Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. Held on April 5th, the SICOT-ESCEO-IOF Symposium will focus on how to successfully collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons in the FLS context, how to make FLS sustainable, and how to create synergies and empowerment within an FLS team.
>>> READ MORE

The IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS) warmly welcomes its latest new member, the Chilean Endocrine and Diabetes Society. The CNS, which now includes a new Health Advocacy membership category, has increased to 260 members this month. We welcome applications to join the CNS from societies and organizations worldwide.
>>> READ MORE

The results of a survey of more than 1000 patient members of COPN have been published in Osteoporos Int. The members were asked for input that will be reflected in new Osteoporosis Canada national clinical practice guidelines. Among the findings, patients emphasized that autonomy, mobility, and quality of life are highly valued outcomes which must be integral to guideline development.
>>> READ MORE

To coincide with Thyroid Awareness Month in January, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) launched the ‘Up To Here’ campaign. The campaign will raise awareness of thyroid diseases and help the public recognize symptoms, risk factors and the need to seek treatment.
>>> READ MORE

From March 19-22, the Mexican Association of Bone & Mineral Metabolism A.C (AMMOM) will host their key Congress in Querétaro, Mexico. This major scientific event, endorsed by IOF, will also include a patient information session (‘Qué debo saber de mis huesos’) on March 19th.
>>> READ MORE

Don't miss our key Asia-Pacific regional meeting in Bangkok from Nov 26-28 (and Osteoporosis Essentials Course from Nov. 25-26). The high quality, clinically focused programme will keep you abreast of the latest advances. Take advantage of early-bird rates and submit your abstract before September 7th.
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IOF Connect is the new online community where IOF's 260 member societies (CNS) can share news about their activities, and engage in discussions on bone health related topics. We're happy to see how the platform is already boosting dialogue and engagement within the IOF community. CNS are invited to contact IOF for further information on how to participate.
>>> CONTACT US

Join us for our next webinar on June 18, to be hosted by K. Javaid and S. Ferrari, chairs of the Capture The Fracture? Steering Committee. The webinar will review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess FLSs at the organisational and patient level, and will provide knowledge on how to use the KPIs to drive quality improvement for FLSs so they can work at their full potential.
>>> REGISTER NOW

How has the COVID-19 crisis affected the management and treatment of osteoporosis patients in your practice? We'd like to invite HCPs in all clinical settings to complete our survey (takes ca. 10 minutes) by June 8th. The information will help us identify how to better serve your information needs - thanks for participating!
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Register for our free webinar on June 12th! Organized on behalf of IOF Middle East region, the webinar covers topics of interest to all clinicians engaged in osteoporosis patient management. Speakers S. Papapoulos and A. D?ez-P?rez will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the patient care pathway, how to identify patients at fracture risk, and how to ensure continuity of treatment.
>>> REGISTER NOW

IOF and IOF member societies have provided a range of Covid-19 and osteoporosis information for healthcare professionals and patients. Here's an updated listing of the broad range of resources, including web pages, webinars and videos.
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This year's World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) campaign will feature a continued focus on patient portraits and stories. With the tagline 'THAT'S OSTEOPOROSIS', we will actively use social media to highlight the burden of osteoporosis on individuals and family caregivers, how fracture risk runs in families, and how bone health is an intergenerational concern. Be sure to visit the WOD website and add your own campaigns to our global map.
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Fracture Liaison Services worldwide are facing disruptions due to Covid-19. A new statement prepared by the CtF Steering Committee encourages FLS centres to adopt simplified procedures and provides helpful guidance regarding treatment and management. (also available in Spanish and Portuguese)
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This article discusses the new CtF patient-level KPI set and how it will enable FLSs (no matter their service model or local healthcare setting) to maximize effectiveness, efficiency and patient experience. PS don't miss our June 18th BoneCast webinar on this very topic!
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We warmly welcome the following FLS which have recently been mapped by CtF: Ramos Mejia Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cl?nica Orop?dica Paulilsta, S?o Paulo, Brazil; Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey; Kure Kyosai Hospital, Kure, Japan; Yagi Orthopedic Hospital, Sapporo, Japan; Koshinkai Ogura Hospital, Kanoya, Japan; University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, USA.
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This newly published study by Naranjo et al. evaluates current FLS practices in Spain, and reviews how the Best Practice Framework (BPF) is applicable for the implementation and follow-up of FLS-Primary Care coordination in clinical practice. The aim is to improve the continuity of care for patients with fragility fractures.
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We thank all the CNS member society representatives who attended the dedicated CNS and WOD webinars earlier this month. The webinars enjoyed fantastic participation with 159 registrations! We would be pleased to provide any societies which missed the webinars with a link to the recordings upon request.
>>> CONTACT US

IOF formally welcomes Centro M?dico Rawson and Colegio Mexicano de Ortopedia, which joined the worldwide IOF family as members of the Committee of National Societies. We look forward to a fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration and are confident that both institutions will be key to improving bone health awareness and secondary fracture prevention in the region.
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We thought we'd share this unique fundraising idea from the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) in the UK: ROS invites anyone to share photos of their gardens on Facebook, for loved ones to enjoy, and to encourage donations in return. How-to guides and helpful tips are provided in a fundraising pack.
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Osteoporosis Canada hosts regular informative webinars for healthcare professionals and patients. This month, a webinar for HCPs on Managing Osteoporosis Patients During COVID-19 will be held on June 1st, followed by a session for the public and patients called 'Breaking Myths not Bones' on June 3rd.
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ABRASSO in Brazil, the Uruguayan Society of Rheumatology, and AMMOM in Mexico have held a variety of webinars on issues related to the management of patients with osteoporosis, recommendations on how to stay healthy throughout isolation, secondary effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and epidemiological data and perspectives on the vaccine, among others.
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Join us for our next free webinar led by Professors C. Cooper and C. Shuhart. They will discuss the results of an IOF-ISCD global survey which looked at access to and quality of DXA services, areas for improvement, and facilities' expressed needs. WHEN: November 12, 2020 06:00 PM CEST (9 AM PST)
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This landmark consensus statement discusses therapeutic interventions and management strategies, providing practical guidance. It has been authored on behalf of the EUROD Working Group, an initiative of the CKD-MBD Working Group/ERA-EDTA, and the IOF Committees of Scientific Advisors and National Societies.
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In a global press release issued in 10 languages to a potential audience of close to 1.4 million people, IOF urged the public to take the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check to alert themselves to their risk factors, and called on "health authorities to prioritise bone health and ensure effective post fracture care for all older adults who have sustained fractures."
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In a World Osteoporosis Day interview for EuroAktiv, IOF President Cyrus Cooper states that the ''osteoporosis is a natural consequence of ageing' narrative must be challenged. He outlines a three-step strategy for effective and cost-efficient osteoporosis-related fracture prevention.
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This year, social media, webinars, and videos were widely used to convey messages of prevention for World Osteoporosis Day (WOD). IOF alone issued more than 130 social media posts with outreach to over 250,000 people. If you haven't already done so, be sure to view the many resources and post your campaign/event on the WOD website!
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Did you miss our BoneCast webinar with expert speaker Prof. R. Rizzoli? View the recording to learn about the influence of the various components of the Mediterranean diet on bone health and its overall association with BMD, fracture- and falls- risk.
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On the International Day of Older Persons, WHO launched the first data portal which presents available global indicators relevant to monitoring the health of older adults. The maps and charts are valuable resources to support research and policy outreach in the musculoskeletal field.
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IOF's first podcast for patients and the general public in Latin America was hosted by Mexican expert and IOF Board member Prof. Patricia Clark on World Osteoporosis Day. The 'What is Osteoporosis' podcast is being widely shared on social media and via IOF member societies in the region.
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If you missed any of this year's IOF Meet The Expert Online 2020 sessions you can now view all recordings on the IOF website. Seven sessions in Spanish and Portuguese are dedicated to various clinical topics including treatment, diagnosis, nutrition and exercise, among other topics.
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This month we were honoured and pleased to include 105 UK Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) on the CTF Map of Best Practice. Now displaying 130 UK FLS and a total of 555 FLS worldwide, the CTF Map aims to give visibility and recognition to FLS in all regions of the world. CTF greatly thanks the Royal Osteoporosis Society, which is a pioneer and leading advocate of post-fracture care coordination program implementation, for its valued collaboration and ongoing support.
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This month CTF was delighted to welcome FLS from Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. CTF now includes 17 FLS from Mexico, 6 from Argentina, 38 from Brazil - with a total of 75 FLS in all of Latin America. Bienvenidos!
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Successful CTF webinar in the Gulf region hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar has boosted interest in post-fracture care coordination program implementation. The first FLS in Qatar is now being planned with Ministry of Health support!
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In this recent interview, IOF President Cyrus Cooper discusses how the Capture the Fracture^? Partnership aims to reduce secondary fracture occurrence, the components of the program, and expected outcomes.
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IOF was honoured to welcome two new member organizations from Mexico to its Committee of National Societies: Colegio Nacional de Medicina Geri?trica (CONAMEGER) and Federaci?n Mexicana de Colegios de Ortopedia y Traumatolog?a (FEMECOT). We look forward to a fruitful collaboration. The CNS now counts 266 member organizations from all regions of the world.
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On World Osteoporosis Day, Osteoporosis Australia was honoured to broadcast a special message from the Honourable Greg Hunt, Minister for Health, in support of the society''s key messages and initiatives.
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The ROS will host 'Osteoporosis Online', an innovative new digital learning event for healthcare professionals. The one-day event on December 1^st will focus on the latest updates in clinical practice and research, delivered through interactive keynote sessions, symposia, and abstract presentations.
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The major osteoporosis patient and medical societies in Spain, FHOEMO, SEOIMM and AECOSAR, have collaborated on an impactful social media campaign and dedicated website called '206 reasons' to raise awareness of osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention among the public and patients.
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Twenty-two World Osteoporosis Day events and campaigns were held throughout Russia, with the Russian Association on Osteoporosis (RAOP) and OSTEORUS teaming up to hold 17 events for patients, school children, and health care professionals in all regions of the country.
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In France, with nearly 400,000 fractures per year, the number of fractures is expected to rise to 490,000 by 2025. In these video testimonials hosted by AFLAR and the Alliance Nationale Contre L'Osteoporose Professors Bernard Cortet and Thierry Thomas, together with patient Claire Cardon, share important messages to urge action for prevention.
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For World Osteoporosis Day, experts from the Fundaci?n de Enfermedades ?seas (FOSEMO) of Panama in cooperation with representatives from the Ministry of Health, hosted a 4-day series of educational webinars dedicated to osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
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On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day and World Menopause Day speakers from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Costa Rica and the Costa Rican Association of Climacteric, Menopause and Osteoporosis (ACCMYO) hosted a CME-accredited webinar devoted to specific topics on post-menopausal health, including secondary osteoporosis.
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We're planning an exciting programme for the 8th Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Conference, taking place from Nov. 25-28, 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. The highly regarded IOF-ISCD Osteoporosis Essentials Training course, with Attestation of Achievement exam, will be also be held from Nov. 25-26, 2020. Registration will open soon!
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In case you missed it...this important IOF-ESCEO position paper is now 'Open Access' and can be freely downloaded. The algorithm illustrates management pathways for postmenopausal women at various levels of risk, adaptable to an international setting.
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A new IFCC / IOF position paper concludes that in subjects with normal renal function, PINP results reported by the Roche Cobas and IDS iSYS assays are similar and may be used interchangeably; similar reference intervals and treatment targets could be applied for the two automated assays.
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In case you missed our well-attended webinar on the diagnosis and evaluation of hypoparathyroidism with leading expert Prof. Aliya Khan, you can now view the recording and slide set. Stay tuned for further information about our upcoming webinar with Prof. Nancy Lane, discussing the latest advances and guidance on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
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Join our free monthly educational webinars in Spanish and Portuguese, led by renowned Latin American experts! From April to July, the monthly sessions will focus on women''s bone health and from August to November the sessions will discuss osteoporosis and fracture prevention in relation to comorbidities.
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Genetic disorders involving the skeletal system represent a significant portion of the known rare diseases, with more than 430 genetic disorders of the skeleton having been identified so far. To mark Rare Disease Day, February 29th, IOF calls on governments and healthcare authorities to act on behalf of the millions of people affected by these disorders.
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A new Pan-European toolkit will help patient advocates make the case for policy change in Europe, providing impactful country-specific resources to support European and national efforts. The toolkit will be featured during the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Non-sponsored Symposium 'Winning the political case for change' (April 3rd), with Prof. Cyrus Cooper among the key speakers.
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Thanks to the successful efforts of the Russian Association on Osteoporosis in collaboration with the Geriatrician Association, a secondary fracture prevention initiative has now been considered as one of the key goals within the Russian government's "Older generation" project. This project will start in 68 regions of Russia in 2020.
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