Fracture Risk Scale An innovative tool for assessing & managing fracture risk in long-term care Did you know? WHY IS PREVENTING FRACTURES IN LONG-TERM CARE IMPORTANT? The fracture rate in […]
Vitamin D supplementation has recently been evaluated in Switzerland in a small 1 year randomized clinical trial by Bischoff-Ferrari and colleagues. This study compared the effects of two “high” doses […]
Our Senior Team Dr. Famida Jiwa President and CEO Dr. Jiwa is the President and CEO of Osteoporosis Canada, and has been with the organization since 2006. Prior to joining […]
Board of Directors Jeannette Briggs Chair | Oakville, ON Jeannette has more than 25 years of experience working in the energy sector. She has held a wide-range of jobs within […]
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 […]
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 […]