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NOF in the News
NOF
April 28, 2012
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) named five new members to its Board of Trustees during the International Symposium on Osteoporosis, its annual meeting yesterday. NOF is proud to welcome Franmarie Kennedy; Joan M. Lappe PhD, RN, FAAN; C. Berdon Lawrence; Meryl S. LeBoff, M.D.; and C. Michael Lewiecki, M.D., FACP, FACE, FACP as new trustees.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Winner of the Second Annual Lawrence G. Raisz Memorial Lecture Award
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NOF
April 28, 2012
The nation’s top osteoporosis researchers and clinicians will gather in Orlando, Florida this week for the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s (NOF) International Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO12): Translating Research into Clinical Practice. Held annually, the meeting is the premier scientific event entirely dedicated to the treatment and study of osteoporosis and aims to close the gap between osteoporosis research and its application in clinical practice. As the 2012 recipient of the Lawrence G.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation and CMH Present “A Conversation with Best-selling Author and Women’s Travel Expert Marybeth Bond”
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NOF
April 26, 2012
NOF and CMH Summer Adventures invite women across California to attend Using Travel to Jump Start Change: A Conversation with Marybeth Bond. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Generations of Strength National Honorary Committee member and best-selling author, Marybeth Bond about “what makes life meaningful" and simple ways to contribute to a cause greater than yourself. This women-only event will take place at The General’s Residence, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, on Tuesday, May 1.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Responds to Choosing Wisely™ Campaign Recommendations
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NOF
April 5, 2012
DXA Not Necessary for Women Under Age 65 and Men Under Age 70 with No Osteoporosis Risk Factors, but Remains Widely Underutilized among those with Highest Fracture Risk.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Responds to Choosing Wisely™ Campaign Recommendations
NOF in the News
NOF
Washington, DC
April 4, 2012
DXA Not Necessary for Women Under Age 65 and Men Under Age 70 with No Osteoporosis Risk Factors, but Remains Widely Underutilized among those with Highest Fracture Risk
National Osteoporosis Foundation highlights lay abstracts from ISO 9 - Joint NOF-ASBMR Session: New Horizons in Bone Research
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NOF
May 19, 2011
In this session, Dr. Khosla will explore the future of osteoporosis therapies including new pathways under investigation and other promising therapeutic agents in development.
Estrogen plays a key role in building and maintaining bone in both men and women. Other sex hormones will be discussed as well to show the different effects each has in the body. It may be possible to use levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in the blood as a marker to estimate the degree of bone loss during menopause.
National Osteoporosis Foundation highlights lay abstracts from ISO 9 -- Fracture as a Sentinel Event Lecture -- Ethel Siris, MD
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NOF
May 18, 2011
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by weakened and fragile bone tissue, leading to an increased chance of breaking a bone. The weakened tissue is due to changes in the amount and structure of bone. While people with osteoporosis are most likely to break bones in the spine, hip or wrist, almost any bone can be affected. These bone breaks often occur with minor accidents such as falls, or banging into objects, but can even occur after no accident at all.
Advances in Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Presented at 9th International Symposium of National Osteoporosis Foundation
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NOF
Washington, DC
May 11, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (May 12, 2011) – A faculty of internationally-renowned osteoporosis experts are gathering next week to share the latest clinically-relevant information on osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment at the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s (NOF) 9th International Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO9): Translating Research Into Clinical Practice, May 18 -21 at The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Held annually, ISO9 aims to bridge the gap between osteoporosis research and its application in clinical practice.
National Osteoporosis Foundation Events Honor Leaders in Bone Health and Educate the Public about Healthy Bones
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NOF
Washington, DC
May 5, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (May 5, 2011) – The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) will honor Mercedes Ellington, dancer, choreographer and granddaughter of “Duke” Ellington, at its Silhouette Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 19 at The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas. Other honorees include Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.; C. Conrad Johnston, Jr., M.D. of the Indiana University School of Medicine; and patient advocate, Sally Fullman, Ph.D.
NOF Shares A Gift to Mothers while Discussing Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment during Capitol Hill Briefing
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NOF
Washington, DC
May 3, 2011
WASHINGTON — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) held a briefing on Capitol Hill today on bone health and osteoporosis. The briefing, titled A Gift to Mothers, featured patients and their family members speaking about the impact their diagnosis has had on their lives and the about the challenges they face. In addition, NOF provided attendees with the 2010 Survey of State Osteoporosis Activities that includes state-specific data on osteoporosis prevalence and programs. Today’s briefing also included special guests Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D.
