IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis Online Media Centre

Media coverage from international publications

Press Releases

6.6.2006
WORLD'S LARGEST OSTEOPOROSIS CONGRESS CLOSES; SIGNIFICANT STUDIES RELEASED

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HIGHLIGHTS

2.6.2006
WORLD'S LARGEST OSTEOPOROSIS CONGRESS OPENS IN TORONTO
Queen Rania of Jordan urges doctors to lobby for recognition of osteoporosis as health priority, IOF president says health care professionals have key role to play, Canadian officials note importance of government action

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Her Majesty Queen Rania's Speech

2.6.2006
WOMEN LEADERS CALL FOR GLOBAL ACTION ON OSTEOPOROSIS
Participants in 2nd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable identify action needed by individuals, health care professionals and government health authorities, sign Call to Action

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Further background information

2.6.2006
WHAT'S THE LINK BETWEEN ASTRONAUTS AND OSTEOPOROSIS?
Bone Research in Space Symposium, June 2, IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis

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Further background information

4.6.2006
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MEET AT GLOBAL OSTEOPOROSIS CONGRESS
Allied Health Professionals Day featured osteoporosis-related presentations by nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

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SCIENTIFIC UPDATES

5.6.2006
NEW RESEARCH CLARIFIES NUTRITIONAL ROLES OF CALCIUM, VITAMIN D, AND PROTEIN IN BONE HEALTH AND FRACTURE RISK

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5.6.2006
NOT JUST FUN AND GAMES – EXERCISE IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE MAY STAVE OFF OSTEOPOROSIS

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5.6.2006
CLEARING THE AIR – LINKS BETWEEN SMOKING AND OSTEOPOROSIS STRENGTHENED

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4.6.2006
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS FALLS SHORT – NON ADHERENCE COMPOUNDS ISSUE

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4.6.2006
AMERICAN OSTEOPOROSIS RESEARCHERS ENCOUNTER HARSH REALITIES

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4.6.2006
MEN FACE RISING OSTEOPOROSIS RISK

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4.6.2006
INFANT BONE GROWTH AND MATERNAL VITAMIN D LEVELS DURING PREGNANCY INFLUENCE FUTURE FRACTURE RISK

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3.6.2006
OSTEOPOROSIS – WEIGHING IN ON AGING BONES: EXCESSIVE WEIGHT LOSS AND AGE-RELATED STRUCTURAL CHANGE MAY CONTRIBUTE TO FRACTURE RISK

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3.6.2006
FEMALE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS AT LESSER RISK OF OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES

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3.6.2006
NEW MODEL MAKES DIAGNOSING OSTEOPOROSIS EASIER – OBESITY SHOWN TO ACCELARATE BONE LOSS

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3.6.2006
OSTEOPORISIS TREATMENT UPDATE

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AWARDS

6.6.2006
JOURNALISTS FROM MALAYSIA, UK WIN TOP OSTEOPOROSIS JOURNALISM AWARD

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5.6.2006
DR ELISE FENG-I MORGAN of BOSTON UNIVERSITY RECEIVES 2005 IOF-SERVIER YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD FOR SPINE FRACTURE PROJECT

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4.6.2006
FIRST IOF PRESIDENT'S AWARD GIVEN TO DR GHASSAN MAALOUF

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4.6.2006
IOF MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDED TO PROFESSOR PIERRE DELMAS

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3.6.2006
IOF-NOVARTIS YOUNG SCHOLARS’ AWARDS PRESENTED TO SEVEN RESEARCHERS FROM SIX COUNTRIES

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Media Relations Contacts

Please refer back to this site for news and media pertaining to the conference. Members of the media who need information on the conference can contact:

Paul Spencer Sochaczewski
Head of Communications
International Osteoporosis Foundation, Nyon, Switzerland
Tel. +41 22 994 0100
Fax. +41 22 994 0101
E-mail: IOFnews@osteofound.org

Janice Blondeau
Communications Officer
International Osteoporosis Foundation, Nyon, Switzerland
Tel. +41 22 994 0106
Fax. +41 22 994 0101
E-mail: IOFnews@osteofound.org

Andrew Leopold
Weber Shandwick Worldwide
400-207 Queen's Quay West, Toronto,
Tel: +1 416 964 6444
Fax: +1 416 964 6611
E-mail: aleopold@webershandwick.com

Pre-congress media announcements