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    Comprehensive new Canadian guideline for skeletal health and fracture prevention

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St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital 2nd Breakfree FLS Site in Newfoundland and Labrador

June 25, 2024
St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) established in March 2024 New Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service […]

Brookfield Chair In Fracture Prevention Funds New Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Program In Corner Brook, NL

April 16, 2024
Western Memorial Hospital, NL Western Memorial Hospital, NL Brookfield Chair In Fracture Prevention Funds New Fracture Liaison Service (Fls) Program In Corner Brook, Nl Brookfield Chair In Fracture Prevention Funds […]


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2024 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award

August 16, 2024
Latest News 2024 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award Angela Cheung, M.D., Ph.D. is the recipient of the 2024 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award which is given […]

Sandoz receives Health Canada approval for Jubbonti®, first and only denosumab biosimilar for treatment of osteoporosis.

May 31, 2024
Latest News Sandoz receives Health Canada approval for Jubbonti®, first and only denosumab biosimilar for treatment of osteoporosis. May 31, 2024 Health Canada has provided authorization to market Jubbonti® (denosumab […]

Season 4, Episode 6

New Osteoporosis Canada Nutrient Recommendations with Dr. Wendy Ward


The Faces of Osteoporosis

Listen to those affected by osteoporosis share their stories.


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WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without presenting any symptoms.

Unfortunately, if detected at the time of a break, the disease is already fairly advanced. The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis are in the hip, spine, wrist, and shoulder. Today, no single cause for osteoporosis has been identified.

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