Zoe Bond, Dana Li and Rebecca Wills Diabetes and Fracture Risk Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a condition that affects the hormone insulin, resulting in high blood sugar […]

Medications that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of medications can increase bone loss and/or fall risk: Synthetic Glucocorticoids (e.g. Prednisone) Glucocorticoids are produced naturally by the […]

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for proper growth and formation of teeth and bones. We need vitamin D for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the foods that […]

Dr. Marla Shapiro spoke at the recent CNS Day at World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO Paris 2019) on patient empowerment. Watch this short video where Dr. […]

CMC 2023 The Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference (CMC) hosted by Osteoporosis Canada is November 23 and 24, 2023. Led by national and international experts in osteoporosis, this dynamic conference will offer […]

Each year, Alberta Health Services (the province wide, fully-integrated health system in Alberta) recognizes exceptional accomplishments by teams across the province through the President’s Excellence Awards.  Alberta’s Fracture Liaison Service […]

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On behalf of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Consultants and Osteoporosis Canada, we would like to announce this year’s Lindy Fraser Award winner as chosen by the members of the SAC. […]

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 […]