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, […]

Osteoporosis Canada advises individuals on denosumab therapy to discuss their treatment with their physician prior to delaying therapy, stopping therapy or missing a scheduled dose.   Denosumab (Prolia) has been […]

Menopause is associated with a range of symptoms which may affect quality of life as well may increase an individual’s risk of chronic conditions such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.  […]

Bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues all work together to support your body’s weight and help you move. They also make up your musculoskeletal system. When you suffer from […]

THE CMC 2023 COMMITTEE  CHAIR: Dr. Rowena RidoutVice Chair: Dr. Claudia Gagnon SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dr. Rowena Ridout Dr. Claudia Gagnon Dr. Heather McDonald Blumer Dr. Heather Frame Dr. Sandra […]

Osteoporosis Canada is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Timothy M. Murray, founding member of Osteoporosis Canada. Dr. Murray was the Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of […]

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 […]

Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada Calcium is essential for the achievement and maintenance of normal bone health. The current daily requirements for […]

HORMONE THERAPY (HT) Estrogen plays such an important role in maintaining bone. Hormone Therapy (HT) or estrogen/progesterone, is commonly used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. However, because estrogen plays […]