http://develop.zephir.ch:8136/index.php?id=417 Latest News provided by the International Osteoporosis Foundation. en Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:08 +0100 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:08 +0100 Zephir Web Application ZWAP, www.zephir.ch http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=310 Register by Wednesday March 10 to take advantage of lower rates! Participants are eligible for 18 CME credits. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=314 IOF and ESCEO are pleased to offer a record number of awards and fellowships at the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 in Florence from May 5-8, including three awards specifically for young investigators or trainees. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=313 Singapore meeting to feature top speakers, Meet-the-Expert Sessions, orthopaedic and diagnostic roundtables Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=309 Doctor honoris causa  is awarded by Sahlgrenska Academy  in recognition of leading scientific achievement Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=307 Apply now for valuable awards to be presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 — IOF WCO—ECCEO10 ! Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=306 Mark December 10-13, 2010 on your calendar and don't miss this important scientific event, organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=305 Early bird registration deadline only 1 month away! Grant application deadlines approaching! Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=304 IOF and ESCEO are pleased to announce that seven special sessions and mini-symposia will enhance the extensive scientific programme that includes 12 Plenary and 20 Meet-the-Expert sessions. Online abstract submission opens. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=303 'Improvement through Movement’ programme encourages patients to dance their way to stronger bones. Physicians only may request the video to provide to their patients. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=300 In World Osteoporosis Day video message, EU Commissioner for Health Androulla Vassiliou says “osteoporosis must remain a major health priority for all of us. “ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=301 Today on World Osteoporosis Day, IOF and national osteoporosis societies across the globe call for action. In one strong voice, they urge individuals, health professionals and governments everywhere to fight the silent epidemic of osteoporosis. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=298 New 16-page World Osteoporosis Day report furthers understanding of FRAX®, the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=302 New Timeless Moments survey reveals only 7% of mothers and daughters discuss osteoporosis, a disease affecting 200 million people worldwide. Findings support the goals of Timeless Women campaign, launched in 2008 to raise awareness of osteoporosis and its consequences -Timeless Moments online initiative uses social media to help engage younger women in the fight against osteoporosis Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=293 IOF Board members Professor John Bilezikian and Professor Juliet Compston were recognized for their achievements in two separate awards presented during the 2009 meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=292 Osteoporosis patient societies from Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary and Singapore recognized for their innovative projects Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=290 The 2009 ‘IOF Linda Edwards Memorial Award’ has been awarded to the Arthritis Foundation of India Trust (AFI). The award was presented today at the IOF Worldwide Osteoporosis Patient Society Conference, being held from September 22-25, 2009 in Beijing, China. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=291 Representatives meet to exchange ideas, develop new skills in the global fight against osteoporosis Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=288 A new audit report issued by the IOF at a press conference today shows that osteoporosis is a serious and growing problem throughout Asia. Gathering data from 14 Asian countries, regions or territories, ‘The Asian Audit’ is a landmark report examining epidemiology, costs and burden in individual countries as well as collectively across the region. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=287 International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) launches OsteoLink to address unmet needs in osteoporosis management through digital and in-person patient and physician communication networks across Europe and Australia Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=286 IOF welcomes applications for the prestigious IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant - deadline now extended to February 1, 2010. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=283 Luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet and Banque Piguet & Cie SA have dedicated proceeds from their 2009 golf event 'Audemars Piguet & Banque Piguet Golf Trophy' to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=285 Applications now accepted for valuable awards and fellowships to be presented at IOF-ESCEO global congress in Florence, Italy Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=281 A new report issued by IOF and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D, with highest rates in South Asia and the Middle East. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=279 IOF is pleased to announce that Dr. Famida Jiwa, elected Chair of the Patient Societies Subcommittee in 2008, has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Committee of National Societies (CNS). Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=278 Progress in Osteoporosis is a free online review journal that appears quarterly. Register now at http://www.iofbonehealth.org/pio/ for a concise overview of newsworthy research published in the preceding 3-4 months! Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=277 Reserve your latest research findings for submission to the IOF WCO-ECCEO10! All relevant abstracts, including those dealing with preclinical, clinical and economic science are welcome. Online abstract submission opens November 16, 2009, closes February 4, 2010 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=273 The National Osteoporosis Society (UK) launches a new manifesto that outlines steps to eradicate unnecessary broken bones and save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds currently spent on fracture care. Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=274 German President Horst Köhler was the most prominent celebrity to join the 10th Berliner Bundestagslauf  'Run Against Osteoporosis'  organized by the German National Initiative Against Osteoporosis (NIO) with IOF support. Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=272 A concise yet comprehensive new teaching aid, the IOF FRAX® Slide-kit, has been launched by IOF in cooperation with the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Sheffield, UK. The educational slides can be downloaded free of charge from the IOF website at http://www.iofbonehealth.org/health-professionals/frax.html Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=271 Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant. The grant supports young scientists who are carrying out outstanding original research of international relevance in the field of osteoporosis. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=269 Professor Juliet Compston, Board member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS), has been awarded the prestigious IBMS John G. Haddad, Jr. Award. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=266 The 2009 ESCEO-IOF Alliance for Better Bone Health Young Investigator Award is presented to Dr. Nick Harvey of the MRC Epidemiology Resource Center at the University of Southhampton. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=267 Dr. Christian Günther performs inspiring song at opening of ECCEO9-IOF Meeting in Athens Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=260 Dr. Roger Zebazé of the University of Melbourne named winner of valuable grant for his investigations on the structural causes of childhood fractures Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=261 Researcher honoured for his long-time service to the International Osteoporosis Foundation Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=259 Leading scientist honoured for his contributions to osteoporosis research Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=258 Professor Cyrus Cooper, IOF Board Member and Chair of the IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors, was awarded the inaugural Duchess of Cornwall Award for his outstanding contribution to the field of osteoporosis. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=262 National Bone Coalition in the USA publishes report to provide specific steps for improving the nation's bone health and preventing osteoporosis Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=254 Important new online tool to assess osteoporotic fracture risk now extended to include Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=250 New method will help physicians better identify patients at high risk of fracture. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=247 IOF announces Patrice McKenney as Chief Executive Officer; Judy Stenmark as Chief Operating Officer. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=251 Today, IOF regretfully announced the cancellation of the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, due to the unstable political situation in Thailand and the closure of Bangkok international airports. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=246 A new report released today by Osteoporosis Canada indicates that Canada’s publicly-funded health care system is failing large numbers of citizens who suffer painful fractures as a result of osteoporosis. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=242 The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has backed the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS, UK) in their criticism of NICE guidance on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=244 On World Osteoporosis Day 2008, the International Osteoporosis Foundation launched a two-year worldwide campaign in Beijing on October 20, 2008. Hosted by the China Health Promotion Foundation (CHPF), the event was held under the banner of  "Stand Tall - Speak out for your bones" . Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=241 The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and its 188 member societies call for action to fight the growing human and socio-economic burden of osteoporosis. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=240 The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) held its 3rd Women Leaders Roundtable on October 14 in Brussels as part of the European launch of World Osteoporosis Day. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=239 The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) kicked off World Osteoporosis Day events today in Brussels. This year’s theme of 'Stand Tall, Speak Out For Your Bones' is a global call to take charge and improve osteoporosis healthcare policies around the world Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=238 New survey challenges society’s outdated view of women with osteoporosis as frail and vulnerable. More than 90% of women say disease won’t stop them living life to the full1 . Launching campaign, Ursula Andress tells women: “Check your bones year after year. Osteoporosis has not stopped me, and shouldn’t stop you either.” Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=237 On Tuesday October 14th, 2008, in conjunction with World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), IOF and the Belgian Bone Club (BBC) will host a press conference and Women Leader’s Roundtable, in the presence of members of the European Parliament and other invited guests. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=236 It is with regret that the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces that Mr. Daniel Navid has today resigned from his position as IOF CEO, in order to pursue additional interests. He remains available to assist IOF in a representational capacity. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=232 It is with great sadness that the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces the untimely passing of Professor Pierre D. Delmas in Lyon, France on July 23, 2008 at the age of 58. Pierre Delmas was the Founding President of IOF whose guiding vision helped to shape the organization and the global osteoporosis movement. The osteoporosis community has lost a brilliant researcher, clinician, educator and advocate who was unquestionably one of the most influential and respected thought leaders in the field. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=227 Survey finds that height loss is feared by almost two thirds of respondents. In addition to concerns about the physical impact of a fracture, women worry about how they are perceived as a result of changes to their appearance caused by fracture. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=229 IOF Latin America held the first IOF Pediatric Bone Health Training Course on June 6, 2008. Some 80 physicians from across the region travelled to Buenos Aires to learn about osteoporosis and bone health in children. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=230 IOF Latin America held the first IOF Pediatric Bone Health Training Course on June 6, 2008. Some 80 physicians from across the region travelled to Buenos Aires to learn about osteoporosis and bone health in children. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=223 Comprehensive snapshot of the state of osteoporosis management in Europe set for October release Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=224 Foundation pays tribute to long-term President and General Secretary Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=222 Alpro Soya becomes a member of the IOF Committee of Corporate Advisors Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=220 The International Osteoporosis Foundation signs cooperation agreement with the China Health Promotion Foundation to promote osteoporosis prevention, treatment and research as well as  public awareness in China. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=218 A comprehensive guide to applying new FRAXTM tool and WHO technical report in European daily practice Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=217 IOF announces that Progress in Osteoporosis is now available as a free online review journal Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=216 IOF honors corporations for their programs to raise bone health awareness among employees Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=212 Diagnosis of fracture risk becomes much easier, bringing benefits to those at risk and cost savings Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=209 IOF is pleased to welcome seven new members to the European Parliament (EP) Osteoporosis Interest Group. The Interest Group now includes representation from all 27 member states of the European Union. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=253 IOF is pleased to announce an ISCD-IOF Joint Meeting to be held from March 11-14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida, USA.   Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=207 The IOF applauds the appeal success of the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS), in the matter of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence’s (NICE) Guidance for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fracture. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=206 Osteoporosis patient societies from Brazil, China, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Russia, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam were awarded valuable grants to carry out national campaigns in the fight against osteoporosis Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=205 The International Osteoporosis Foundation announced today that the Hellenic Society of Osteoporosis Patient Support has been named the winner of the 2007 IOF-Linda Edwards Memorial Award. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=187 As of 2008 participants of annual Lyon course will be entitled to Continuing Education Credits Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=204 Participants underlined the importance of the upcoming audit report. Due for completion in 2008 and being prepared by members of the EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel with IOF support, the report will provide a comparative overview of the state of osteoporosis and its management among EU member states. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=200 Free download from the IOF website; CDs available in bulk upon request. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=201 A generous donation by the Foundation will be used to support the first Asian “bone" of the IOF 206 Bone Fund and to fund various activities within the IOF Asian program. Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=195 HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and Ali Bin Chakar, Under Secretary of the Minister of Health lend VIP support global launch event Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=193 World Osteoporosis Day celebrated in some 80 countries Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=192 More than 20 print, internet and TV journalists attended the World Osteoporosis Day 2007 (WOD 2007) press event held on October 16, 2007 for EU-based, Belgian and Francophone media. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=188 IOF to launch largest World Osteoporosis Day campaign to date; October 2007 “Osteoporosis Risk Factors” events to involve national osteoporosis societies in more than 80 countries. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=203 An event organized in New Delhi by the Arthritis Foundation of India (AFI) in association with IOF and Tetra Pak brought women achievers together to speak out against osteoporosis. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=186 September 26, 2007 is World School Milk Day. Milk and other dairy products are the most readily available sources of calcium, a nutrient which is essential for bone health at all ages. Bone-healthy nutrition is particularly vital in childhood as it is the first step towards prevention of osteoporosis in later life. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=185 The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has launched two new resources to help tackle the significant worldwide issue of osteoporosis patients not staying on treatment, known as ‘non-adherence’. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=184 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, December 3-7, 2008 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=183 Prestigious grant for young researchers to be awarded at the next IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=182 The BJD has announced that it will continue to function as a platform for progress in the field of musculoskeletal diseases beyond the end of the decade. Osteoporosis is one of many musculoskeletal diseases which has a devastating impact on the lives of millions of people around the world Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=180 IOF to launch Risk Factor campaign as part of World Osteoporosis Day 2007 - Journalists invited to attend media seminar events to be held in Brussels and Dubai Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=181 IOF's new website, launched in October 2006, has been awarded a 'merit' in the category of medical communications by the organization 'World Wide Web Health Awards' Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=177 The National Osteoporosis Society (UK) is calling upon its 25,000 members to join in a campaign to appeal the NICE final appraisal determination (FAD) on treatment. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=175 Dr. Ethel S. Siris, an IOF Board member, has been named the winner of the 2007 Marianne J. Legato Gender-Specific Medicine Award - an annual award issued by the Ladies' Home Journal. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=174 Leading osteoporosis experts in the region have worked in cooperation to compile the first Middle East and North African Osteoporosis Consensus, endorsed by societies in fourteen countries. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=170 Find out with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) online Calcium Calculator, now available in Spanish Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=168 The International Osteoporosis Foundation’s Bone Appétit campaign, which highlights the importance of nutrition in building strong bones, has won the 2007 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Excellence Award for International Public Relations. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=162 IOF is deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Herbert Fleisch, who passed away on May 15, 2007 at the age of 74. Prof. Fleisch was a renowned researcher whose groundbreaking work contributed to the discovery of bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis. Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=161 Launch of a major new tool to help orthopaedic surgeons better diagnose and treat osteoporosis. CD contents are also available online as downloadable files. Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=160 Successful media launch and fundraising dinner to inaugurate new office and the start of the IOF Latin American Program Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=158 Cost of osteoporosis across Europe to be measured; concern about limited progress since 1998 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=159 Launched in 2006, the IOF Osteoporosis Course with Densitometry Certification has been enormously successful around the world. Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=157 Six companies lauded in new IOF Corporate Responsibility Program for Bone Health Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=152 For the first time, the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO) will be held in Asia -  in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 3-7, 2008. The 2nd Announcement for the IOF WCO is now available online. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=147 One woman in three worldwide will be affected by "brittle bone" disease. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=142 Promising new national coalition of osteoporosis patient and medical societies is launched in Turkey. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=141 Anorexia, which in recent months has caused a stir among fashion circles, can seriously damage a woman’s bones and be a risk factor later in life for osteoporosis. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=140 The last guidelines for approval of drugs to be used in post-menopausal osteoporosis endorsed by the European Agency for Evaluation of Medicines (EMEA) were dated January 2001. Since that time, several new chemical entities with original mechanisms of action have been approved for the treatment of osteoporosis.This environment of innovation in drug development for osteoporosis, combined with emerging new proposals to identify individual patients at high risk of fractures (World Health Organisation [WHO] initiative), has prompted the EMEA to release new guidelines which will come into effect on May 31, 2007. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=134 The 2nd METCOP, held in Lebanon in November 2006, attracted more participants than ever before. The problem of vitamin D deficiency and the need for fracture databases in the region were two of the issues highlighted. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=132 IOF organized the first meeting of osteoporosis-related patient and medical societies in Central America and the Caribbean. Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=133 The first lady of Panama and the mayor of Panama City were among dignitaries who launched World Osteoporosis Day activities in Panama. Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=128 At its recent business meetings in Divonne, France, members of the Committee of National Societies (CNS) elected three new societies to the IOF family. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=126 IOF survey shows good general knowledge of nutrition and bone health but confusion about vitamin D; half unaware that osteoporosis is more common amongst women than breast cancer. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=122 New IOF report highlights vital link between nutrition and strong bones; 12 global celebrities urge bone-healthy eating habits; new IOF website launched; World Osteoporosis Day celebrated in more than 80 countries. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=125 The IOF global launch of World Osteoporosis Day 2006, on Friday, 20 October was marked by a successful media conference in keeping with the theme "Bone Appétit: the role of food and nutrition in building and maintaining strong bones". Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=117 The IOF has endorsed a 'reference' model developed by Stockholm Health Economics. The model serves as a tool for assessing the cost-effectiveness of the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. In particular the model is intended to be used for the evaluation of health care technologies affecting the risk of fracture. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=116 Following an earlier decision to reimburse DXA in patients with increased risk of fragility fractures, the French government has now announced that it will reimburse anti-osteoporotic treatments, not only for patients with a previous fracture, but also for patients who are at increased risk of fracture. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=119 The report of the 4th meeting of the EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel - including special overview 'Improving the assessment of fracture risk - the WHO approach' is now available. [link 622]Click... Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=123 Friday the 13th of October turned out to be an auspicious date for IOF’s World Osteoporosis Day 2006 international francophone launch. Journalists were turned into chefs to highlight nutrition’s essential role in building strong bones. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=113 IOF recommends several steps that companies should take to become good corporate citizens in the field of bone health. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=101 Osteoporosis was chosen as a priority issue for the Austrian Federal Ministry of Health and Women during the Austrian presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2006. In support of the ongoing... Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=111 The largest world medical congress devoted specifically to osteoporosis ended in Toronto on June 6, 2006, following five days in which nearly 4,000 participants from 98 countries learned of the latest... Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=105 This new award honors journalists whose work has helped to educate the public and health care professionals about osteoporosis. Journalist Lim Ai Swan of Malysia was awarded the prize for her article ‘Osteoporosis — Move it or Lose it’ which appeared in the China Press Berhad in October 2005. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=102 Dr. Ghassan Maalouf, an orthopaedic surgeon at Saint George Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, received the prestigious first IOF President’s Award — which recognises an outstanding individual who has made a significant and unstinting contribution to the advancement of the work of the IOF. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=120 Professor Pierre Delmas, from Lyon, France, today received the prestigious International Osteoporosis Foundation Medal of Achievement, presented during the 2006 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO) in Toronto, Canada. Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=121 Seven young investigators today received IOF_Novartis Young Scholars’ Awards, which were presented during the 2006 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO) in Toronto, Canada. Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=127 Participants in 2nd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable identify action needed by individuals, health care professionals and government health authorities, sign Call to Action Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=109 Dr Elise Feng-i Morgan, of Boston University received the 2005 IOF-Servier Young Investigator Award during the 2006 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Toronto, Canada. The award was presented by Mrs. Laurence Alliot, Servier’s Director of the Div Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=100 The IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO), the world’s largest scientific congress devoted specifically to the bone disease osteoporosis, opens on Friday June 2, 2006 in Toronto, Canada. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=107 International Osteoporosis Foundation and film star Britt Ekland call for urgent action with Staying Power campaign launch. IOF introduces new [link http://stayingpower.osteofound.org/]‘Staying... Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=110 This newly developed slide kit on osteoporosis, prepared by an internationally renowned IOF faculty, offers a valuable resource for medical and healthcare professionals, and is designed for teaching purposes. Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=90 The IOF Osteoporosis Diagnosis Course, with Densitometry Certification is a one-and-a-half day course which is offered in partnership with national or regional osteoporosis societies. The course covers... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=108 The Italian Society of Osteoporosis (SIOMMMS) is engaged in a large program of communication for the role of nutrition of bone health in the schools. The title of the Campaign is "A Scuola di Calcio". Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=8 This new report explains how exercise plays... Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=86 In conjunction with World Osteoporosis Day, IOF has launched ‘Un Cuerpo Sano / A Healthy Body’, a new Latin-beat, up-tempo osteoporosis song written and recorded by leading Latino pop singer,... Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=131 Role of exercise and proper nutrition in building strong bones stressed by seven title-holders in Bangkok event, experts warn of impending osteoporosis crisis in Asia Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=57 Around the world, IOF and its member societies carried out a wide variety of exercise related events. Sat, 09 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0200