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Health Canada Approves of DENOZA™, a Denosumab Biosimilar
Latest News Health Canada Approves of DENOZA™, a Denosumab Biosimilar May 5, 2026 Apotex Inc., a Canadian based global pharmaceutical company announced that Health Canada has approved DENOZA™ (denosumab injection), […]
Positive Outcome for BMD Testing in Ontario
Latest News Positive Outcome for BMD Testing in Ontario April 30, 2026 At Osteoporosis Canada, we are aware that the April 1, 2026 updates to the Schedule of Benefits included […]
Announcements
WHO Establishes Bone Health Experts Working Group
Annnouncements World Health Organization (WHO) Establishes Bone Health Experts Working Group May 8, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) has established the Bone Health Experts Working Group (BOHEG) as part […]
Dr. Earl Bogoch Retires As Brookfield Chair
Annnouncements Dr. Earl Bogoch Retires As Brookfield Chair May 8, 2026 In 2020, Dr. Earl Bogoch was appointed the inaugural holder of the Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention. This University […]
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.
