Facts & Stats Learn more about osteoporosis and related fractures Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue which can lead to increased risk […]

On Oct 28, 2014 a study on milk was published by Dr. Michaelsson of Uppsala University in Sweden. This study claims that high milk intake was associated with an increased […]

On September 29, 2015, two research articles were published online in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) concerning the effect of calcium intake on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture reduction. […]

BISPHOSPHONATES The most common family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis Bisphosphonates are the most common family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis. They are part of the group of […]

Peace Arch Hospital, BC Peace Arch Hospital, BC Establishment of A FLS Training and Mentorship Program for the Peace Arch Hospital in B.C. Establishment of A FLS Training and Mentorship […]

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, […]

Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS A disease that develops without any symptoms. The First Warning Sign of Osteoporosis is Frequently A Fracture Osteoporosis is a disease that takes years to develop without […]

  BÜBL™ WINS BRONZE LION This year, Osteoporosis Canada launched a transformative campaign intended to disrupt the osteoporosis landscape, while shining a light on a disease that affects 2 million […]