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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 WCO-ECCEO 10, Florence, May 5-8, 2010 - Mark your calendars!  FRAX® - Information and Resources

Progress in Osteoporosis - click here for free online access

IOF launches educational slide kit to enhance understanding of FRAX®

May 7, 2009

IOF launches educational slide kit to enhance understanding of FRAX®

A concise yet comprehensive new teaching aid, the FRAX® Slide-kit, has been launched by IOF in cooperation with the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Sheffield, UK. The educational slides can be downloaded free of charge from the IOF website at http://www.iofbonehealth.org/health-professionals/frax.html

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New IOF song in support of osteoporosis prevention performed for the first time in English

March 26, 2009

New IOF song in support of osteoporosis prevention performed for the first time in English

Dr. Christian Günther performs inspiring song at opening of ECCEO9-IOF Meeting in Athens

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Professor Jean-Yves Reginster is announced winner of the prestigious Pierre Delmas Award

March 18, 2009

Professor Jean-Yves Reginster is announced winner of the prestigious Pierre Delmas Award

Researcher honoured for his long-time service to the International Osteoporosis Foundation

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IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant awarded to Australian researcher

March 18, 2009

IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant awarded to Australian researcher

Dr. Roger Zebazé of the University of Melbourne named winner of valuable grant for his investigations on the structural causes of childhood fractures

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IOF Medal of Achievement awarded to Professor Ego Seeman

March 14, 2009

IOF Medal of Achievement awarded to Professor Ego Seeman

Leading scientist honoured for his contributions to osteoporosis research

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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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Health Professionals

Useful information about  osteoporosis and related special topics. Educational materials, training courses.
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World Osteoporosis Day
October 20, 2009

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