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New study to assess three simple, cost-effective strategies to promote healthy ageing
February 3, 2012 - EMBARGOED Multinational study to assess benefits of vitaminD3, omega3 and home exercise on prevention of chronic diseases in the elderly
Abstract submission now open for European Congress on Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis (IOF-ECCEO12)
October 28, 2011 - Submit your research abstract to the European Congress of Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis - one of the most important annual bone events in the world, featuring the field’s key international experts.
Burden of osteoporotic fractures increases dramatically in the Middle East and Africa
October 22, 2011 - New report shows enormous human, social and economic cost of fractures in the region
IOF Young Investigator Awards recognize research excellence at Dubai meeting
October 22, 2011 - Six researchers receive awards for top ranking abstracts at the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s 1st Middle-East & Africa Osteoporosis Meeting
Love your Bones on World Osteoporosis Day
October 20, 2011 - For this year’s World Osteoporosis Day (October 20), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls on the public and health professionals around the world to take action for bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
1st Middle-East and Africa Osteoporosis Meeting opens in Dubai
October 19, 2011 - Largest bone event ever held in the region draws close to 1000 researchers and health professionals
Women Leaders Roundtable in Armenia calls for action on osteoporosis
October 10, 2011 - In Armenia, the first Women Leaders Roundtable for osteoporosis met to discuss the serious problem of osteoporotic fractures in the country, calling for immediate action to relieve the burden of osteoporosis on patients, their families and the society at
Social Media Brings Bone Health Message to New Generation
October 10, 2011 - This year’s World Osteoporosis Day (October 20) is urging the prevention of bone disease through healthy lifestyle choices. To get the message out that preventing osteoporosis begins at a young age, for the first time the World Osteoporosis Day campaign h
Bone experts to present strategies for osteoporosis prevention and care in Dubai
September 26, 2011 - 1st Middle-East & Africa Osteoporosis Meeting receives official patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Industry, U.A.E.
FRAX® Desktop allows multiple entries for research studies
September 22, 2011 - New downloadable application is useful resource for researchers working with large cohorts
FRAX® calculator issued in version 3.4
September 21, 2011 - WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool now in 18 languages and 38 country models; also available as desktop application for use without internet
Young investigators awarded for research excellence at Australia meeting
September 6, 2011 - Eight IOF Young Investigator Awards were presented by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to young researchers from Australia, China, India and Japan, in recognition of their outstanding work.
FRAX® now available as downloadable desktop application
September 6, 2011 - FRAX now available as stand-alone version that operates on a desktop or laptop computer without internet access.
Bone meeting opens in Australia with record numbers and broad regional representation
September 5, 2011 - Close to 800 health professionals and scientists from 40 countries attend Joint IOF/ANZBMS and JSBMR meeting to hear about latest clinical advances, news in bone research
European Congress on Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis opens online registration
September 1, 2011 - Clinicians and researchers invited to attend major bone congress in Bordeaux, France from March 21-24, 2012
New IOF-ISCD review clarifies the use of FRAX® in clinical practice
August 2, 2011 - Details strengths and limitations of the tool, provides recommendations for using surrogate country models
IOF urges systematic osteoporosis management after vertebral fracture augmentation
July 30, 2011 - Vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty are alternatives to conservative treatment of vertebral fractures; review calls for more research and systematic approach to osteoporosis management
Calcified Tissue International expands its editorial leadership
June 27, 2011 - IOF journal features new associate editors, stronger focus on reviews and translational research
IOF calls for improved strategies to close the treatment gap and reduce future burden of fractures
June 17, 2011 - Report states 13% of projected increase in fractures by year 2025 could be avoided cost-effectively with increased uptake of osteoporosis treatments
Treatment gap leaves many older adults at unnecessary risk of fracture
June 16, 2011 - New report reveals low treatment uptake, inadequate implementation of national osteoporosis guidelines and poor adherence to therapy
Landmark report reveals immense burden of osteoporotic fractures in Europe
June 15, 2011 - Economic burden of fractures in Europe far higher than previously estimated; fractures result in more costs and disability than many other common chronic diseases
IOF hosts Roundtable on Chronic Diseases in Brussels
June 6, 2011 - Call for integrated action on Chronic Diseases in Europe and around the world
New version of WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®) launched
June 1, 2011 - Free online calculator now available as version 3.3 in 40 models for 34 countries and in 16 languages
Breaking the fracture cycle through effective and coordinated models of care
May 31, 2011 - New IOF position paper recommends coordinator-based systems to manage fragility fracture patients– potential for at least 25% reduction of hip fractures versus the expected rate
Register now for the leading bone meeting in the Asia-Pacific region
May 27, 2011 - Early bird registration to June 22, Topical Seminars and Meet the Professor sessions to feature key thought leaders from the region
Dubai to host largest clinical bone meeting in the Middle-East & Africa region
May 24, 2011 - IOF Regionals - 1st Middle-East & Africa Osteoporosis Meeting with broad cross-regional participation, international speakers
New IOF teaching tool helps health professionals identify vertebral fractures
May 9, 2011 - International Osteoporosis Foundation launches updated ‘Vertebral Fracture Initiative’, a slide kit and teaching tool aimed at clinicians, radiologists and other health care professionals
Preliminary program announced for 2nd Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis & Bone Meeting
April 28, 2011 - International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to hold joint meeting with the Australian & New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS); call for abstract submissions
IOF- ISCD collaboration to create courses setting highest standards in diagnostic training
April 15, 2011 - IOF and ISCD extend Latin American collaboration worldwide to develop a new international densitometry course, with appropriate certification
Changing trends in hip fracture incidence around the world
April 12, 2011 - International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls for further research to understand changes in fracture rate incidence and to determine the future socio-economic burden of fragility fractures
Nearly one in four postmenopausal women with fractures is obese
March 25, 2011 - Although less likely to suffer a hip or wrist fracture, obese women suffer from fragility fractures at other sites, partly due to poor mobility and increased risk of falls
ESCEO Young Investigators Awards presented at ECCEO11-IOF in Valencia
March 24, 2011 - Dr. Nick Harvey of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, Southampton, UK, and Dr. Michaël Hiligsmann of the University of Liège, Liège, Belgium are the winners of the ESCEO Young Investigator Awards, supported by a grant from MSD.
ESCEO-AMGEN Fellowship awarded to Swedish and Argentinean researchers
March 24, 2011 - Dr. Helena Johansson, Research fellow at the Centre for Bone Research at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and Dr. Maria-Belen Zanchetta, Research fellow at the Instituto de Investigaciones Metabólicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have
New study quantifies total costs of fragility fractures in six major European countries
March 24, 2011 - In France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK alone, total cost of fragility fractures is 31 billion Euro per year
Inclusion of falls history shown to enhance accuracy of fracture risk assessment models
March 24, 2011 - A new study shows how the inclusion of falls history, in addition to clinical risk factors (CRFs) and bone mineral density (BMD) values, would greatly improve the accuracy of fracture prediction models
ICUROS study finds international variations in quality of life loss after fracture
March 24, 2011 - Osteoporotic hip and vertebral fractures with most serious impact on quality of life
Bone specialists and clinicians from across Europe convene in Valencia, Spain
March 23, 2011 - More than 4000 participants from 60 countries meet to hear about the latest clinical advances and new developments in bone research
ESCEO-IOF Servier Pierre D. Delmas Prize awarded to John. A. Kanis
March 23, 2011 - Prestigious award honours an individual who has made outstanding and major scientific contributions to the study of bone and mineral diseases.
Patient societies from across the world share new strategies to tackle osteoporosis
March 18, 2011 - Focus on use of social media as important tool for education, patient empowerment and advocacy
Inaugural Herbert A. Fleisch ESCEO-IOF Medal is awarded to Professor Gerard Karsenty
March 9, 2011 - The newly created award, which recognizes a researcher who has made outstanding and groundbreaking achievements in basic bone science, will be presented in Valencia on March 23 at the opening of the European Congress on Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis.
Don't miss March 7 pre-registration deadline for Valencia meetings
March 4, 2011 - Just announced: Participants are eligible for 30 continuing medical education credits!
IOF calls for action following release of Eastern European & Central Asian Regional Audit
February 24, 2011 - A newly published report by IOF consolidates information on the status and burden of osteoporosis in 21 countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including the Russian Federation.
Eight special sessions at European Congress on Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis in Valencia
February 24, 2011 - ECCEO11-IOF (CME accredited) will feature, for the first time, eight special ESCEO-FROMO symposia. Arrive early and plan to attend the first Symposium, 'Rheumatic Diseases and Bone' prior to the opening ceremony on March 23rd.
Link between fracture prevention and treatment adherence not fully understood by patients
January 12, 2011 - Survey findings underline importance of community-wide programmes to address unmet needs in osteoporosis management
A new era for chronic diseases in Europe?
January 11, 2011 - International Osteoporosis Foundation welcomes EU Council Conclusions on chronic diseases and urges action in Member States
Symposium to provide forum for best pre-clinical and translational bone research
January 10, 2011 - 1st IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium to focus on cutting-edge research in plenary lectures and 7 hours of oral presentations
Standardised protocols would greatly enhance clinical and research potential of BTMs
December 27, 2010 - IOF and IFCC experts recommend international reference standards for use of bone turnover markers in clinical studies
Hamdan Award for Medical Research in the field of osteoporosis awarded to John A. Kanis
December 20, 2010 - John A. Kanis is the winner of the 2010 Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence in the field of osteoporosis. The prestigious Award honours his outstanding contribution to the development and validation of a widely used fracture risk assessment tool.
Widespread vitamin D deficiency a concern in Asia
December 13, 2010 - Strategies to improve vitamin D status are essential, say experts; global vitamin D maps in development
Researchers show rapid rise of hip fracture rates in Beijing
December 13, 2010 - A new study presented today at the 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting in Singapore confirms rising rates of hip fractures in Beijing, China.
Indian study reveals that three quarters of hip fracture patients are vitamin D deficient
December 13, 2010 - New Delhi researchers show that vitamin D levels may be a useful index for the assessment of hip fracture risk in elderly people.
Winners of the IOF Young Investigators Awards announced at Singapore meeting
December 13, 2010 - IOF Regionals-1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting offers new platform for the latest osteoporosis research from Asia
Regional bone meeting draws 1000 health professionals from around the world
December 10, 2010 - The IOF Regionals-1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting opened in Singapore today, with the number of delegates exceeding expectations
WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®) newly released for Singapore
December 10, 2010 - Today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases at the University of Sheffield, UK announced the launch of a FRAX® calculator for Singapore.
IOF statement on new IOM dietary reference intakes for calcium and vitamin D
December 1, 2010 - Although the vitamin D intakes recommended by the IOM may be adequate for most average risk seniors, IOF advises higher daily intakes for high risk seniors...
IOF and ESCEO issue position paper on atypical femoral fractures and long-term bisphosphonate use
November 24, 2010 - calls for further study of these rare fractures; studies show clear benefit of treatment versus minor risk; patients and doctors to be aware of possible warning signs
Less than one month till start of major osteoporosis meeting in Singapore
November 16, 2010 - Lower pre-registration rates are available until December 9th
International discussions on FRAX® smooth the way for implementation in clinical practice
November 16, 2010 - Three days of critical international discussion and debate, led by a panel of experts from the ISCD and IOF, have served to clarify a number of important questions pertaining to the interpretation and use of FRAX® in clinical practice.
Bone experts, clinicians and osteoporosis patient societies to convene in Valencia, Spain
November 10, 2010 - European Congress on Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis preceded by new symposium for basic and translational research and IOF Worldwide Conference of Osteoporosis Patient Societies
Countdown to Singapore – 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting
November 4, 2010 - Pre-register now! Take advantage of lower rates for the IOF Regionals - 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting (Singapore, December 10-13, 2010): register online before December 9, 2010
Online registration opens for major Valencia meetings
October 28, 2010 - Register now for two not-to-be-missed meetings under the auspices of the IOF and ESCEO
Devastating impact of spinal osteoporotic fractures revealed on World Osteoporosis Day
October 20, 2010 - Widespread under–diagnosis and lack of treatment of spinal fractures, leaves millions of people around the world with chronic pain, deformity, disability and at high risk of future fractures.
New report reveals two-thirds of spinal osteoporotic fractures remain undiagnosed and untreated
October 14, 2010 - Millions of individuals left at risk of further fractures and long-term disability; experts call for early diagnosis and treatment
World Osteoporosis Day puts spotlight on vastly under-diagnosed and under-treated spinal fractures
October 12, 2010 - IOF calls on health care professionals and health policy officials to take action to prevent spinal fractures. The call to action was made at the launch of a unique photographic essay, ‘snap! the breaking spine’, leading up to World Osteoporosis Day.
Launch of first osteoporosis audit report for Central Asia and Eastern Europe
September 27, 2010 - New report reveals tragic state of post-fracture care in the region, predicts huge increase in fractures due to ageing populations
New model to measure disease burden of postmenopausal osteoporosis
September 8, 2010 - Model easily adaptable for use in countries where data is lacking
Invitation to attend the ISCD-IOF FRAX Initiative – Interpretation and Use of FRAX® in Clinical Practice
September 7, 2010 - Special ISCD-IOF conference to be held in Bucharest, Romania from November 11-13, 2010 will feature scientific presentations, open discussion and debate
Clinical management of osteoporosis to be focus of 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting in Singapore
August 27, 2010 - Plenary lectures enhanced by meet-the-expert sessions, orthopaedic and diagnostic roundtables
Singapore is site of new IOF Asia Pacific Regional office
August 25, 2010 - Opening address by Senior Minister Professor Jayakumar; focus on impact of osteoporosis in Singapore
International Osteoporosis Foundation meeting in Singapore to offer awards for young investigators
August 23, 2010 - Authors of top five abstracts eligible for IOF Young Investigator Awards valued at USD 1000, presentation at special ceremony
Valencia, Spain to host two major bone meetings in March 2011
August 9, 2010 - European Congress on Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis preceded by new forum for basic and translational research
Showcase your research at premier bone meeting in Asia
July 26, 2010 - Abstract deadline approaching; awards for outstanding abstracts by young researchers
First Argentinean study on epidemiology, costs and burden of osteoporosis published
July 13, 2010 - A comprehensive Argentinean epidemiological study reveals the staggering costs of osteoporosis in the country.
Announcing launch of FRAX® version 3.1
July 2, 2010 - The WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®) has today been launched in version 3.1., featuring eight new country models and accessible in six additional languages.
Announcing the 1st IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium
June 24, 2010 - IOF is pleased to announce the inaugural IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium – a new forum for the best pre-clinical and translational science in bone biology to be held from March 22-23, 2011, immediately preceding the European Congress on Osteoporosis and
FRAX® now available as an iPhone Application
June 8, 2010 - WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®) is now easily accessible via iPhone, making the calculation tool independent of internet access and easy to use in any clinical setting.
New Vitamin D recommendations for older men and women
May 10, 2010 - IOF has released a new position statement on Vitamin D for older adults which makes important recommendations for vitamin D nutrition from an evidence-based perspective.
IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant awarded to scientists from Switzerland and the Netherlands
May 8, 2010 - IOF has awarded the IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant to co-winners Dr. Frank de Vries, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, and Dr. Davide Ruffoni, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
ESCEO-IOF-ABBH Young Investigator Awards recognize research excellence
May 8, 2010 - Dr Mark Bolland, New Zealand, and Dr Aline Gauthier, UK, are winners of the ESCEO-IOF-ABBH Young Investigator Award.
Vigorous exercise strengthens hip bones in young children
May 8, 2010 - Researchers present evidence that vigorous physical activity in young children results in stronger hip bones.
New FRAX® tools launched at World Congress on Osteoporosis
May 7, 2010 - Calculator now accessible via iPhone Application; convenient multi-language tear sheets available
IOF Medal of Achievement for outstanding scientific contributions awarded to John A. Kanis
May 7, 2010 - The prestigious IOF Medal of Achievement was awarded today at the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Congress in Florence to Professor Emeritus John A. Kanis.
Quality of Life reduced in hospitalised vertebral fracture patients
May 7, 2010 - Ongoing ICUROS study gives indication of the early results of quality of life effects in relation to vertebral fractures.
International Osteoporosis Foundation honours longtime associate
May 7, 2010 - Professor José Zanchetta, a member of the IOF Board and long standing leader of the IOF Latin American Programme, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Pierre Delmas Award.
Young people with inflammatory bowel diseases are at increased risk of bone fracture
May 6, 2010 - Young people with inflammatory bowel diseases have low bone mass and poor bone architecture compared to healthy people of the same age, placing them at increased risk of fracture
Age, ethnicity and environment impact on risk of falls in elderly men
May 6, 2010 - Study shows that among elderly men the risk of falling, and thereby breaking a bone, is influenced by age. Most significantly, it also suggests that ethnicity and environment play a role in the risk of falling.
Long-term use of certain contraception injections associated with increased fracture risk
May 6, 2010 - A new study presented today at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy shows that DMPA, a commonly used injectible contraceptive, is associated with higher risk of bone fracture when used alone, and not in combination with
World’s largest global osteoporosis congress opens in Florence
May 5, 2010 - Highly anticipated bone health event attracts some 5,500 delegates from more than 100 countries
Calcified Tissue International now an official journal of IOF
May 5, 2010 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is pleased to announce the inclusion of 'Calcified Tissue International' within its scientific communication portfolio.
Winner of Pierre Delmas Prize announced at World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 (IOF WCO-ECCEO10)
May 5, 2010 - The prestigious Pierre Delmas Prize: An ESCEO-IOF/Servier Achievement Award was awarded today to Professor Pierre Jean Meunier, Professor Emeritus at the Claude Bernard University of Lyon, France.
ESCEO and IOF to hold joint annual meetings in Europe
May 5, 2010 - Due to the enormous success of the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Congress opening today in Florence, Italy, the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) have agreed to continue their collaboration in the organization of scientific meetings in Europe until 2013.
IOF Regionals - 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting: Online registration and abstract submission now open!
April 21, 2010 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) invites you to attend the IOF Regionals: 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting to be held in Singapore from December 10 - 13, 2010. Register online at www.iofbonehealth.org/singapore2010
World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) to provide 18 CME Credits
April 20, 2010 - Attend the most important osteoporosis meeting of the year, to be held in Florence, Italy, from May 5 to 8, 2010.
Michelangelo's David is calling you!
April 5, 2010 - Only 1 month until the premier osteoporosis meeting of 2010 – register now!
Singapore programme to provide clinical insight; showcase for regional research
March 25, 2010 - IOF invites you to attend the first of a new series of meetings - the IOF Regionals: Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting, to be held in Singapore from December 10-13, 2010.
Satellite symposia enhance scientific programme with wealth of quality information and practical new knowledge
March 15, 2010 - IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Scientific programme includes twelve satellite symposia organized by leading companies in the bone field and led by renowned bone experts
Last call for early bird registrations to the premier bone meeting of 2010! Participants eligible for 18 CME credits
March 8, 2010 - Register by Wednesday March 10 to take advantage of lower rates! Participants are eligible for 18 CME credits.
IOF WCO-ECCEO10 to present awards in support of young investigators and trainees in the bone field
February 25, 2010 - 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.
Record number of abstracts received for the IOF WCO-ECCEO10
February 18, 2010 - More than 850 abstracts have been received - guaranteeing broad global attendance at the year's most noteworthy platform for osteoporosis research.
Don't miss the opportunity to attend the most exciting bone meeting in the Asia-Pacific region in 2010
February 10, 2010 - Singapore meeting to feature top speakers, Meet-the-Expert Sessions, orthopaedic and diagnostic roundtables
Only one week till abstract deadline
January 28, 2010 - The abstract submission deadline of February 4th is only one week away! Ensure that your research appears at the most important international osteoporosis meeting of the year, the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 in Florence, from May 5-8, 2010
World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 - IOF WCO- ECCEO10
January 19, 2010 - Low early bird rates still available – submit your abstract by February 4
Only four days till early bird registration deadline – Submit your abstract by February 4th!
January 11, 2010 - Register now for the most important osteoporosis conference of 2010.
Deadlines approaching for grant applications!
January 8, 2010 - Apply now for valuable awards to be presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 – IOF WCO–ECCEO10
Announcing IOF Regionals 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis meeting
December 17, 2009 - Reserve December 10-13, 2010 for the first IOF Regional Osteoporosis Meeting in the Asia - Pacific region, to be held in the exciting and vibrant city of Singapore.
World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 - IOF WCO-ECCEO10
December 14, 2009 - Early bird registration deadline only 1 month away!
Register now for the 19th IOF Advanced Training Course on Osteoporosis
December 3, 2009 - Register before December 18, 2009 and take advantage of low early bird rates!
Register NOW online for the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 - IOF WCO-ECCEO10
November 26, 2009 - Early bird rates available until January 15, 2010...
Special sessions announced for World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) - Online abstract submission opens
November 18, 2009 - Beginning today, abstracts can be submitted online at http://www.iofwco-ecceo10.org . Seven special sessions and mini-symposia will enhance the extensive scientific programme ...
Invitation to attend the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 (IOF WCO - ECCEO10)
October 27, 2009 - Springtime in Tuscany! Come to Florence to hear the world’s key opinion leaders in osteoporosis talk about the field’s ‘hot topics’ and join in clinically-oriented ‘Meet-the-Expert’ sessions, limited in size for maximum interaction between experts and par
Register now for the 19th IOF Advanced Training Course on Osteoporosis in Lyon, France
October 22, 2009 - Attend the IOF Advanced Training Course on Osteoporosis, to take place in Lyon, France from February 4-10, 2010. Visit http://www.iofbonehealth.org/ltc2010.html
World Osteoporosis Day call for immediate action to prevent fractures
October 20, 2009 - Speaking in Rome, Italy today on the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day, International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) CEO Patrice McKenney called for individuals and governments around the globe to join the fight against osteoporosis...
On World Osteoporosis Day EU Commissioner for Health sends message of support and commitment to the millions of Europeans suffering from osteoporosis
October 20, 2009 - On World Osteoporosis Day, October 20, the EU Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou, sent a message of support and commitment to the millions of people suffering from osteoporosis in the EU.
New IOF report explains importance of FRAX® in osteoporosis management
October 19, 2009 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) will issue a new 16-page report on FRAX® to mark World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, 2009. The report is available at http://www.iofbonehealth.org/publications/frax.html
IOF-AMGEN Health Professionals Awareness Grants presented at global osteoporosis patient society conference in Beijing
September 24, 2009 - Patient societies from Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary and Singapore recognized for their innovative projects
IOF Worldwide Conference of Osteoporosis Patient Societies opens in Beijing
September 23, 2009 - Representatives meet to exchange ideas, develop new skills in the global fight against osteoporosis
Arthritis Foundation of India Trust wins the IOF Linda Edwards Memorial Award
September 23, 2009 - The 2009 ‘IOF Linda Edwards Memorial Award’ has been awarded to the Arthritis Foundation of India Trust (AFI). The award was presented at the IOF Worldwide Osteoporosis Patient Society Conference, being held from September 22-25, 2009 in Beijing, China.
New report shows rising tide of fractures in Asia
September 22, 2009 - 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.
Patients Fear Osteoporosis Quality of Life Impact, Yet Lack Tools to Manage Concerns and Improve Osteoporosis Outcomes, New Survey Says
September 13, 2009 - 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
Important grants to be awarded at 2010 World Congress on Osteoporosis
August 26, 2009 - Applications now accepted for valuable awards and fellowships to be presented at IOF-ESCEO global congress in Florence, Italy
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase
June 30, 2009 - Report 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
Announce your latest research at the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010
June 4, 2009 - Online abstract submission opens November 16, 2009, closes February 4, 2010
IOF launches educational slide kit to enhance understanding of FRAX®
May 7, 2009 - A concise yet comprehensive FRAX® teaching aid for health professionals is now available free of charge on the IOF website at www.iofbonehealth.org
Invitation to apply for the 2010 IOF- Servier Young Investigator Research Grant
May 4, 2009 - Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant.
Coming soon: a new educational tool to facilitate teaching and understanding of FRAX®
April 27, 2009 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) will soon launch the FRAX® Slide-kit CD-Rom, an educational tool targeted at clinicians and healthcare professionals.
Juliet Compston winner of IBMS John G. Haddad, Jr. Award
March 30, 2009 - 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.
2009 ESCEO-IOF Alliance for Better Bone Health Young Investigator Award presented to Dr. Nick Harvey of the University of Southhampton
March 26, 2009 - Dr. Nick Harvey of the MRC Epidemiology Resource Center, University of Southhampton, was presented with the 2009 ESCEO-IOF Alliance for Better Bone Health Young Investigator Award at the ECCEO9-IOF meeting held in Athens from March 18 to 21, 2009.
New IOF song in support of osteoporosis prevention performed for the first time in English
March 26, 2009 - Dr. Christian Günther performs inspiring song at opening of ECCEO9-IOF Meeting in Athens
IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant awarded to Australian researcher
March 18, 2009 - Dr. Roger Zebazé of the University of Melbourne named winner of valuable grant for his investigations on the structural causes of childhood fractures
Professor Jean-Yves Reginster is announced winner of the prestigious Pierre Delmas Award
March 18, 2009 - Researcher honoured for his long-time service to the International Osteoporosis Foundation
IOF Medal of Achievement awarded to Professor Ego Seeman
March 14, 2009 - The IOF Medal of Achievement has been presented today to Professor Ego Seeman of the University of Melbourne in Australia.
World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 presents outstanding scientific programme
March 2, 2009 - Joint IOF and ESCEO Congress, to be held in Florence Italy, expected to be premiere bone health meeting of 2010
IOF joins ECCEO9 at leading international meeting in Athens
February 18, 2009 - Collaboration results in enhanced scientific meeting, greater global perspective
Joint ISCD-IOF meeting promises world class scientific program and stimulating debate
February 13, 2009 - ‘Impacts of New Paradigms on Skeletal Health Assessment: A Joint ISCD-IOF Meeting’ to take place in Orlando, FL, USA, March 11-14, 2009.
FRAX® tool now available for use in 12 countries
January 30, 2009 - Important new online tool to assess osteoporotic fracture risk now extended to include Austria, Germany and Switzerland
WHO tool helps target bone treatment
December 3, 2008 - New method will help physicians better identify patients at high risk of fracture
International Osteoporosis Foundation appoints new senior officers
November 29, 2008 - IOF announces Patrice McKenney as Chief Executive Officer; Judy Stenmark as Chief Operating Officer
Media invited to attend world's largest global congress on osteoporosis
November 12, 2008 - IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis to be held for the first time in Asia; free registration for accredited journalists
Less than one month to opening of world's largest global congress on osteoporosis
November 11, 2008 - More than 4,000 health professionals are expected to attend the upcoming IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO) to be held from December 3 – 7, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Detailed information about the congress is available on the IOF website.
International Osteoporosis Foundation supports UK charity call for NICE guidelines changes
October 31, 2008 - 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.
Repair and healing of osteoporotic fractures a fous of upcoming IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis
October 30, 2008 - Bangkok congress to attract large contingent of orthopaedic surgeons; last call for online registration at lower rates
Nutrition and bone health session to open the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Bangkok
October 28, 2008 - Four leading experts to discuss the role of protein, vitamins and minerals in the onset of osteoporosis
Bone health organizations around the globe mark World Osteoporosis Day
October 20, 2008 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and its 188 member societies call for action to fight the growing human and socio-economic burden of osteoporosis
IOF CALLS ON EUROPEAN CITIZENS TO STAND TALL AND SPEAK OUT FOR THEIR BONES
October 14, 2008 - 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.
FORMER BOND GIRL URSULA ANDRESS URGES WOMEN TO SAY “DOCTOR:NO” TO OSTEOPOROSIS
October 13, 2008 - 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 full (1).
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF REDUCED PRE-REGISTRATION RATES FOR THE IOF WORLD CONGRESS ON OSTEOPOROSIS – ONLY UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2008
October 10, 2008 - Register online now for the world’s largest osteoporosis congress!
IOF WORLD CONGRESS ON OSTEOPOROSIS IN BANGKOK TO ADDRESS ASIAN ISSUES
September 12, 2008 - Congress to feature special sessions focused on orthopaedics and public health policy in Asia
IOF ANNOUNCES THREE ORTHOPAEDIC SESSIONS AT 2008 CONGRESS
June 13, 2008 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation has announced expanded opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons at the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis 2008, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 3-7 2008.
IOF ANNOUNCES PROFESSOR JOHN A. KANIS AS NEW PRESIDENT
April 18, 2008 - Foundation pays tribute to long-term President and General Secretary
IOF CALLS FOR CONCERTED SUPPORT FOR SECOND EU OSTEOPOROSIS AUDIT
April 16, 2008 - Comprehensive snapshot of the state of osteoporosis management in Europe set for October release
GLOBAL CALL FOR OSTEOPOROSIS ABSTRACTS
April 1, 2008 - Online submissions open April 1, close June 2, 2008
IOF RECOGNISES ESCEO EUROPEAN GUIDANCE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
March 13, 2008 - A comprehensive guide to applying new WHO Fracture Risk Assessment tool and WHO technical report in European daily practice
IOF RECOGNIZES SANOFI-AVENTIS FOR GOOD "BONE HEALTH" CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
February 22, 2008 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation today recognized sanofi-aventis, for outstanding corporate leadership through its efforts to promote good bone health to its staff.
IOF HAILS WHO FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT AND FRAX WEBSITE AS MILESTONES IN OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
February 21, 2008 - Diagnosis of fracture risk becomes much easier, bringing benefits to those at risk and cost savings
IOF RECOGNIZES WYETH FOR GOOD “BONE HEALTH” CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
February 18, 2008 - The International Osteoporosis Foundation has recognized Wyeth, a member of the IOF Corporate Responsibility Program for Bone Health, for outstanding leadership within the organization by promoting good bone health to staff.
IOF APPLAUDS NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY ON NICE GUIDANCE APPEAL SUCCESS AND URGES CONTINUED EFFORTS
December 18, 2007 - IOF applauds the appeal success of the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) in the matter of the NICE Guidance for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fracture.
NEW IOF REPORT SHOWS SMOKING, ALCOHOL, BEING UNDERWEIGHT AND POOR NUTRITION HARM OUR BONES
October 20, 2007 - World Osteoporosis Day celebrated in some 80 countries
CELEBRITIES JOIN CALL ON OSTEOPOROSIS RISK FACTORS
October 15, 2007 - 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.
NEW IOF GUIDES LAUNCHED TO HELP OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENTS STAY ON TREATMENT AND AVOID PAINFUL FRACTURES
September 24, 2007 - 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’.
PLENARY LECTURES ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD'S LARGEST OSTEOPOROSIS CONGRESS
September 21, 2007 - IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, December 3-7, 2008
IT PAYS TO KNOW YOUR OSTEOPOROSIS RISK FACTORS
August 17, 2007 - IOF to launch Risk Factor campaign as part of World Osteoporosis Day 2007
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH CALCIUM?
July 24, 2007 - Find out with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) online Calcium Calculator, now available in Spanish
IOF BONE APPETITE CAMPAIGN WINS PRESTIGIOUS COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
July 5, 2007 - 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.
ENABLING ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS TO PREVENT FUTURE FRACTURES
May 13, 2007 - Launch of a major new tool to help orthopaedic surgeons better diagnose and treat osteoporosis.
IOF AND EU PANEL PREPARE OSTEOPOROSIS AUDIT
April 18, 2007 - Cost of osteoporosis across Europe to be measured; concern about limited progress since 1998
IOF RECOGNIZES GOOD 'BONE HEALTH' CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
March 28, 2007 - Six companies lauded in new IOF Corporate Responsibility Program for Bone Health
IOF WORLD CONGRESS ON OSTEOPOROSIS TO BE HELD FOR FIRST TIME IN ASIA
March 19, 2007 - Second Announcement now available online
IOF launches International Women’s Day call for women to know their osteoporosis risk
March 8, 2007 - One woman in three worldwide will be affected by “brittle bone” disease
IOF launches global physician training in osteoporosis diagnosis
March 1, 2007 - Ten courses to be run worldwide in 2007; bookings now open for 2008
International Osteoporosis Foundation warns of bone damage from anorexia
February 1, 2007 - Anorexia can seriously damage a woman’s bones and be a risk factor later in life for osteoporosis.
IOF's PR agency wins prestigious awards in recognition of osteoporosis campaign
December 6, 2006 - Weber Shandwick wins IABC and SABRE awards for campaign highlighting importance of exercise to bone health
IOF launches new osteoporosis website
October 20, 2006 - Major features include enhanced interactivity; new database-driven architecture; expanded, latest information for patients, the public, health care professionals and the media; new section on nutrition and bone health
Good nutrition essential for bone health
October 20, 2006 - 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
You (especially your bones) are what you eat
August 31, 2006 - IOF to launch most ambitious World Osteoporosis Day to date; October "bone nutrition" event to involve national osteoporosis societies in more than 80 countries
Journalists from Malaysia, UK win top osteoporosis
journalism award
June 6, 2006 - 24 winners announced, entries came from 18 countries
IOF Medal of Achievement awarded to Professor Pierre D. Delmas
June 4, 2006 - 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.
IOF Novartis Young Scholars' Awards presented to seven researchers from six countries
June 3, 2006 - 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.
Women leaders call for global action on osteoporosis
June 2, 2006 - Participants in 2nd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable identify action needed by individuals, health care professionals and government health authorities, sign Call to Action
Record Number of Abstracts Submitted For Largest Scientific Congress Specifically Devoted To Osteoporosis
May 31, 2006 - Media briefing schedule announced, highlights include latest research results, lifestyle impacts, bone and space symposium and women leaders roundtable
Announcing IOF World Congress On Osteoporosis Daily Media Briefings
May 30, 2006 - International Osteoporosis Foundation today announced the schedule* for daily media briefings which will take place during the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, which officially opens in Toronto, Canada at the end of this week.
Global Problem Of Adherence To Osteoporosis Treatment Puts Lives At Risk And Costs Billions
May 22, 2006 - International Osteoporosis Foundation and film star Britt Ekland call for urgent action with Staying Power campaign launch
New Tools Reviewed For Changing Eu Osteoporosis Policy
April 19, 2006 - The EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel, which met on April 19, 2006 in Brussels, reviewed a new method of improving fracture prediction so that treatments can be offered to more high risk women. This tool is being developed by the WHO Collaborating Centre in Sheffield, UK and will be published by the World Health Organization.
IOF Announces Tetra Pak’s Support Of World Osteoporosis Day
April 5, 2006 - Photo courtesy of Tetra Pak The International Osteoporosis Foundation announced today that Tetra Pak, one of the world’s leading food processing and packaging companies, will be a major partner for the IOF during 2006 in promoting awareness of how individuals can build strong bones and contribute to their bone health.
Leading International Osteoporosis Experts To Present At World’s Largest Osteoporosis Congress
March 22, 2006 - IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis will be held in Toronto, Canada, June 2-6, 2006
What’s The Link Between Astronauts And Osteoporosis?
February 17, 2006 - Space explorers and earth-bound medical experts will examine the links between immobility and bone health in the Bone Research in Space Symposium, which will be held in Toronto, Canada, on June 2, 2006 as part of the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis.
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrate ‘Move It Or Lose It!’
December 8, 2005 - World Osteoporosis Day 2005 a success
Judges Announced For Leading Osteoporosis Journalism Award
November 28, 2005 - One month remains for entry submission
IOF Agencies Receive Global Recognition Of Osteoporosis Campaigns
November 22, 2005 - McCann Erickson and Weber Shandwick provide pro bono services to fight “silent epidemic”
Allied Health Professionals Meet At Global Osteoporosis Congress
November 10, 2005 - Mark your diaries for Sunday 4 June 2006
Prof. Rita Süssmuth calls on health authorities to take action against osteoporosis
October 20, 2005 - World Osteoporosis Day press conference in Berlin launches ‘Move it or Lose it’ report.
Exercise Vital To Build Strong Bones
October 20, 2005 - "Move it or Lose it" starts three-year lifestyle campaign to fight osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Song Urges Young People To Dance For Strong Bones
October 20, 2005 - Up-beat Latin-pop song launched in Berlin on World Osteoporosis Day, eight Public Service Announcements also released
Global Osteoporosis Patient Societies Meet For First Time In Asia
September 30, 2005 - 200 delegates from 60 countries gather to more effectively fight the “silent epidemic”; IOF members win US$ 126,000 in grants
Beauty Queens Urge Girls Not To Sacrifice Their Bones
September 27, 2005 - 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
Global Call For Osteoporosis Abstracts
September 15, 2005 - SUBMISSION DEADLINE DECEMBER 6, 2005
Opportunities For Young Researchers At IOF World Congress On Osteoporosis
September 15, 2005 - Young researchers in the osteoporosis field have three special opportunities to showcase their work and win grants at the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, to be held from June 2-6, 2006 in Toronto, Canada. The opportunities are the IOF-Novartis Young Scholars Program, IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Award and IOF Young Investigator Travel Awards. IOF-Novartis Young Scholars Program The presenting first authors of the ten highest rated qualifying abstracts selected for poster presentations will be honored as IOF-Novartis Young Scholars (maximum 40 years of age).
Beauty, Bone Health And Exercise
September 6, 2005 - Invitation To Attend IOF Asian Osteoporosis Media Seminar
New research reveals why millions of women across Europe may be putting themselves at risk of fracture
June 8, 2005 - 85 per cent of doctors report osteoporosis patients* stop treatment too early to get full benefit – communication gap between doctors and patients threatens effectiveness of long-term treatment
A Tale Of Two Studies
January 7, 2005 - In Europe and Latin America, researchers seek information to convince governments to make osteoporosis a priority
