We are aware of recent media reports that long-term use of bisphosphonates for osteoporosis (sold under the names of Fosamax [alendronate] and Actonel [risedronate]) may be associated with the occurrence […]
CAROC In 2005, Osteoporosis Canada, in association with the Canadian Association of Radiologists, launched the 10-year absolute fracture risk assessment – CAROC. In addition to BMD (lowest T-score of hip […]
Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]
FRAX In addition to femoral neck (hip) BMD, age, gender, fracture history and steroid use, FRAX also takes into account other clinical risk factors to calculate the absolute 10-year risk […]
No link between the use of bisphosphonates and the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach has also been noted in a recent large study from the UK. This […]
OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS The prefix “osteo” (which means “bone”) is the only thing that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis have in common. Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form […]
Sleeping well is vital for our overall health and well-being. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep, however, getting quality sleep as […]
The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital 2nd FLS Site in Newfoundland and Labrador New Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) established in March 2024 Read more BROOKFIELD […]
