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 […]

Legal The information on this site has been developed by Osteoporosis Canada in consultation with its Scientific Advisory Council. This Council is composed of leading Canadian medical and scientific experts […]

Medical Conditions that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of diseases or conditions can increase bone loss and/or fall risk. Some of the more common examples are […]

SUPPORT RESOURCES Booklets, Brochures, Fact Sheets and Inserts English Resources Booklets & Fact Sheets Drug Treatments This four-page fact sheet focuses on medications used to treat osteoporosis. Contains detailed information […]

Dr. Aliya Khan, Dr. Heather Frame, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Lianne Tile and Dr. Sandra Kim Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team Osteoporosis is a chronic […]

MEET THE CMC FACULTY Dr. Cathy Craven University of Toronto  Toronto, ON Cathy Craven is the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute/ University of Toronto Chair in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation, Professor […]

PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH) A new class of osteoporosis treatments called bone formation agents Parathyroid hormone analogues belong to a class of osteoporosis medications which can promote bone growth. In Canada, […]

An atypical femoral fracture is an uncommon type of hip fracture which has been associated with long term use of certain osteoporosis medications. This type of hip fracture affects the […]