A recent study, Annual High-Dose Oral Vitamin D and Falls and Fractures in Older Women, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), showed that a single large […]

In 2008 the results of a small study were published reporting on the use of choline stabilized orthosilicic acid a form of silicon, or placebo in 184 women with low […]

In a study published on Oct 28, 2014 by Dr. Michaelsson of Uppsala University, Sweden in the BMJ, high milk intake was associated with an increased rate of death in […]

Osteoporosis Canada continues to advise Canadians to meet the Institute of Medicine established daily calcium requirement of 1000 -1200 mg, from dietary sources preferably, and to use supplements if this […]

Last week, Osteoporosis Canada heard a news story that suggested that there is an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of bone if you are taking a bisphosphonate medication for osteoporosis. […]

The recent study by Bolland and colleagues published in the Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology (Oct 4, 2018) is an updated meta-analysis that evaluated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on fractures, […]

In October, a new guideline on the management of osteoporosis for Canadian healthcare providers, was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The guideline is intended for use by […]

Latest News A New Clinical Practice Guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada October 10, 2023 On October 10, 2023, a new guideline on managing osteoporosis to […]

Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, and Dr. Emma Billington. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. What is a safe amount of alcohol […]