MEN AND OSTEOPOROSIS At least one in five men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Think only women are at risk of osteoporosis?  Think again. The misconception is that men […]

TOO FIT TO FRACTURE Evidence based recommendations to help reduce the risk of fractures Exercises for Healthy Bones The 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis […]

Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team We are aware of the recent study by Dr. Meryl Leboff that concluded vitamin D3 supplementation of 2000 IU daily does not significantly […]

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 […]

Media Release Osteoporosis Canada and the International Osteoporosis Foundation underline their shared goal of improving clinical outcomes and preventing recurrent fractures in patients who have sustained fractures due to osteoporosis. […]

Community Backbone Award Form Recipients of the Community Backbone Award recognize individuals who volunteer in communities across the country who, through their actions, efforts and ideas, have made a significant […]

Volunteer of Distinction Award Form The Volunteer of Distinction Award is to honour an individual who has made an exceptional and sustained contribution to Osteoporosis Canada and has demonstrated outstanding […]

FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT Determining your risk of breaking a bone Rather than relying solely on the results of a bone mineral density (BMD) test to make treatment decisions for osteoporosis, […]

Research Competition The Osteoporosis Research Program provides training awards to support Canadian investigators conducting research that promises to yield new insights into the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and improving […]