A Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is a specific model of care where a coordinator pro-actively identifies fracture patients, on a system-wide basis, and determines their fracture risk with the express […]
PROTEIN Bone is made up of calcium, other minerals and protein, a nutrient that is necessary for building and repairing body tissues, including bones. Protein is an important nutrient for […]
In 2008 the results of a small study were published reporting on the use of choline stabilized orthosilicic acid a form of silicon, or placebo in 184 women with low […]
Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada – Updated August 6, 2013 Calcitonin is a hormone found naturally in our bodies. A synthetic form […]
OSTEOPOROSIS RESEARCH Research Awards Osteoporosis Canada is proud to support clinical, translational and health-outcomes research that focuses on the high fracture-risk population and more specifically, preventing fractures and their negative […]
Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, and Dr. Emma Billington. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. What is a safe amount of alcohol […]
LONG TERM CARE Long Term Care Video Series Osteoporosis Canada, Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy, University of Waterloo and GERAS Centre for Aging Research are excited to announce the launch of four […]
VIDEO SERIES ON EXERCISE AND OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis Canada has developed a video series on exercise and osteoporosis in partnership with the University of Waterloo and Geriatric Education and Research in […]
