A recent report by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggests that low doses of vitamin D up to 400 IU daily and calcium supplements up to 1000 mg […]

This report provides a national overview on diagnosed osteoporosis, related fractures and the osteoporosis care gap among Canadians 40 years and older.  It reports on administrative data from the Canadian […]

VITAMIN D Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” is produced when the sun’s rays interact with our skin. It helps build stronger bones by increasing the absorption of calcium. It also […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Latest News Sandoz receives Health Canada approval for Jubbonti®, first and only denosumab biosimilar for treatment of osteoporosis. May 31, 2024 Health Canada has provided authorization to market Jubbonti® (denosumab […]

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 […]

“Patient engagement” is a concept that first appeared around the year 2000 in the United States and is now a growing movement in many countries, including Canada. The core idea […]

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 […]