There has been recent media coverage concerning a rare atypical femoral fracture that may be a side effect of denosumab (Prolia), an osteoporosis medication manufactured by Amgen. Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific […]

Tools Algorithm 1 Integrated approach to the management of bone health and fracture prevention in postmenopausal females and males 50 years and older. DOWNLOAD Algorithm 2 Approach to pharmacotherapy to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Contributors: Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Laëtitia Michou, Dr. Emma Billington, Dr. Zahra Bardai, Dr. Dr. Vithika Sivabalasundaram, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Sandra Kim, Dr. Suzanne Morin Recommendations […]