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The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the largest global non-governmental organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis…
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone is reduced, increasing the risk of fracture. It affects around one in three women and one in five men around the world…
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IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, Bangkok, December 3-7, 2008 - Mark your calendarsWorld Osteoporosis Day, October 20, 2007, Beat the Break, Know and reduce your osteoporosis risk, Year of Bone Health Awareness

URGENT NOTICE: THE IOF WORLD CONGRESS ON OSTEOPOROSIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

It is with great regret that the IOF announces the cancellation of the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Bangkok. As you know, the political situation in Thailand has been, and continues to be unstable, and Bangkok international airports are closed. We regret that we have now reached a time when holding the congress is no longer a viable option.

With kind regards,

IOF Executive Committee - Prof. John Kanis, Prof. Cyrus Cooper, Prof. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Prof. René Rizzoli,  Judy Stenmark

November 28, 2008
Should you have any questions please contact the IOF Secretariat at info@iofbonehealth.org

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International Osteoporosis Foundation appoints new senior officers

November 28, 2008

IOF announces Patrice McKenney as Chief Executive Officer; Judy Stenmark as Chief Operating Officer

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New Canadian “report card” reveals major gaps in access to BMD testing and medications across the country

November 24, 2008

A new report released today by Osteoporosis Canada indicates that Canada’s publicly-funded health care system is failing large numbers of citizens who suffer painful fractures as a result of osteoporosis.

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IOF supports UK charity call for NICE guidance changes

October 31, 2008

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has backed the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS, UK) in their criticism of NICE guidance on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

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IOF launches two-year worldwide campaign in Beijing; China Osteoporosis White Paper launched

October 21, 2008

On World Osteoporosis Day 2008, the International Osteoporosis Foundation launched a two-year worldwide campaign in Beijing on October 20, 2008. Hosted by the China Health Promotion Foundation (CHPF), the event was held under the banner of  "Stand Tall - Speak out for your bones" .

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Bone health organizations around the globe mark World Osteoporosis Day

October 20, 2008

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and its 188 member societies call for action to fight the growing human and socio-economic burden of osteoporosis.

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3rd IOF Women Leaders Roundtable calls on European citizens to stand tall and speak out for their bones

October 15, 2008

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) held its 3rd Women Leaders Roundtable on October 14 in Brussels as part of the European launch of World Osteoporosis Day.

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IOF calls on European citizens to stand tall and speak out for their bones

October 14, 2008

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) kicked off World Osteoporosis Day events today in Brussels. This year’s theme of 'Stand Tall, Speak Out For Your Bones' is a global call to take charge and improve osteoporosis healthcare policies around the world

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Former Bond girl Ursula Andress urges women to say “Doctor: No” to osteoporosis

October 13, 2008

New survey challenges society’s outdated view of women with osteoporosis as frail and vulnerable. More than 90% of women say disease won’t stop them living life to the full1 .
Launching campaign, Ursula Andress tells women: “Check your bones year after year. Osteoporosis has not stopped me, and shouldn’t stop you either.”

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Daniel Navid resigning as IOF CEO

October 1, 2008

Daniel NavidIt is with regret that the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces that Mr. Daniel Navid has today resigned from his position as IOF CEO, in order to pursue additional interests. He remains available to assist IOF in a representational capacity.

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Professor Pierre D. Delmas, Founding President of IOF

July 24, 2008

It is with great sadness that the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces the untimely passing of Professor Pierre D. Delmas in Lyon, France on July 23, 2008 at the age of 58. Pierre Delmas was the Founding President of IOF whose guiding vision helped to shape the organization and the global osteoporosis movement. The osteoporosis community has lost a brilliant researcher, clinician, educator and advocate who was unquestionably one of the most influential and respected thought leaders in the field.

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IOF announces Professor John A. Kanis as new President

April 16, 2008

Foundation pays tribute to long-term President and General Secretary

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Patients & Public

Complete information about osteoporosis and what you can do. Find an osteoporosis society in your country or region. Take the risk test.
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