Comprehensive snapshot of the state of osteoporosis management in Europe set for October release
Osteoporosis advocates speak out
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“Policy makers must not ignore the plight of millions of people who will have osteoporotic fractures if nothing is done. We are at a crossroads and need urgent policy changes if we are to avoid an epidemic of osteoporotic fractures.”
Daniel Navid, chief executive officer, IOF |
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
Seven new MEPs join European Parliament Osteoporosis Interest Group
February 12, 2008
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.
IOF applauds National Osteoporosis Society on NICE Guidance appeal success and urges continued efforts
December 18, 2007
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.
Greek patient society wins IOF-Linda Edwards Memorial Award
December 13, 2007
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.
European Parliament Osteoporosis Interest Group members meet in Strasbourg
November 19, 2007
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.
World Osteoporosis Day campaign launched at the European Parliament in Brussels
October 18, 2007
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.
Women Leaders Bone Health Initiative
October 10, 2007
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.
