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National Osteoporosis Foundation releases new survey results during National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
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NOF
Washington, DC
May 2, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (May 2, 2011) – In honor of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and Harris Interactive are releasing the results of a survey about osteoporosis awareness and prevention. Overall, the survey shows promising results, with most respondents indicating they were aware of osteoporosis, its risk factors and how to prevent the disease. However, 34 percent of respondents indicated they had never heard of osteoporosis at all, showing that more works needs to be done.
New Director Announced for the National Bone Health Alliance
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NOF
Washington, DC
March 21, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (March 21, 2011) — The National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA), a private-public partnership working to improve the overall health and quality of life of all Americans by enhancing their bone health, has named David B. Lee, MPA, the new Director of the Alliance effective March 21, 2011.
NOF
Washington, DC
February 22, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (February 22, 2011) — Osteoporosis is a serious, widespread and growing public health threat, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). When the disease is undiagnosed or untreated, it is marked by broken bones (fractures) which cause pain, disability and in some cases, reduced lifespan.
Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Bone Mineral Density Testing
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NOF
Washington, DC
January 20, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (January 20, 2011) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. A detailed history and physical examination together with Bone Mineral Density (BMD) assessment and, where appropriate, the WHO 10-year estimated fracture probability are utilized to establish the individual patient’s fracture risk.
Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Vitamin D Recommendations
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NOF
Washington, DC
November 30, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2010) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends that adults under age 50 get 400 - 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, and that adults age 50 and older get 800 - 1,000 IU of vitamin D every day. For certain high risk individuals, higher dosages may be needed.
Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Approval of AtelviaTM
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NOF
Washington, DC
October 14, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (October 14, 2010) — Osteoporosis is a serious, widespread and growing public health threat, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). NOF welcomes any new FDA approved treatment options, such as AtelviaTM, that will help patients address this prevalent disease. NOF estimates 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk for the disease.
Fab Over Fifty teams up with Cleveland Clinic and the National Osteoporosis Foundation to Fight Osteoporosis
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NOF
October 12, 2010
The Bone Health Challenge kicks-off on World Osteoporosis Day, October 20th, connecting women everywhere to the leading bone health resources in the nation
NOF approved as a provider of continuing education for nurses (CNE) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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NOF
Washington, DC
September 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2010) - NOF has been approved as a provider of continuing education for nurses (CNE) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for a period of two years. ANCC’s Accreditation Program specifies a comprehensive set of educational design criteria to ensure that continuing education activities are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated according to educational standards and adult learning principles. ANCC accreditation of a continuing nursing education program is the hallmark of quality.
National Osteoporosis Foundation Remembers Lawrence G. Raisz, MD
NOF in the News
Washington, DC
August 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (August 26, 2010) - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) mourns the passing of Lawrence G. Raisz, MD, long time member of the NOF Board of Trustees, who served as the NOF Vice President until the time of his death. Dr. Raisz's service to NOF was extensive. He played a critical role in the organization from its inception; first as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board and subsequently as a member of the Board of Trustees. While serving as Vice President, Dr.
NOF
WASHINGTON, DC
August 19, 2010
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) named four new members to its Board of Trustees last month during its annual meeting. NOF welcomes Susan Greenspan, M.D., L. Scott Scharer, Peter F. Schwartz and Heidi Skolnik as new members.
