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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.
AHRQ
May 18, 2011
HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) would like to make you aware of a new report on hip fracture pain and management. This new Federal report concludes most treatments to relieve pain for patients who suffer a broken hip work at least in the short term, but finds a lack of evidence supporting one treatment over another. In addition, the report highlights an overall lack of high-quality data and evidence.
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.
NOF
May 10, 2011
Washington, DC - May 3, 2011 - To launch National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month on Capitol Hill, NOF hosted a congressional briefing on May 3, 2011. Congressional staff heard from a patient, a caregiver, and health professionals about the importance of strong bones to overall health.
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
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.
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.
NOF
April 1, 2011
Congress currently is deliberating the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2011, which in turn affects funding for federal agencies. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the federal government’s premier biomedical research agency that conducts research on areas that include osteoporosis and bone health, does not have its funding for all of Fiscal Year 2011 (Oct. 1, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2011) and may face continuing budget cuts. Reducing NIH’s funding could result in setbacks in osteoporosis and bone health research.
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.
