Osteoporosis Canada hosted its Inaugural FOCUS Forum on November 12-14, 2011. The Focus Forum was attended by a multi-disciplinary group of health professionals and Osteoporosis Canada (OC) volunteers from across Canada. Read more

On Monday, March 28th, 2011, Osteoporosis Canada released a white paper that assists health professionals and the public better understand the current post fracture care gap. The white paper, "Towards a Fracture-Free Future", addresses the need for appropriate assessment and treatment of patients with hip, spine and other osteoporotic fractures. 

Referencing more than 50 scientific studies and reports, the white paper identifies the need for coordinated Post Fracture Care Programs with Case Managers to effectively identify and manage these patients. 

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Osteoporosis Canada has released its 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in Canada, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The new guidelines represent a paradigm shift in the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures, moving the focus from treating low bone mineral density (BMD) to better identifying fractures caused by weakened bones (fragility fractures). Read more 

2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines Tools And Resources
Access the 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines  Access the Technical Report Access the Quick Reference Guide	Access Appendix 1 Access the Executive Summary [Low Resolution | High Resolution] Assessment of Basal 10-year Fracture Risk: CAROC System
Mobile App for iPhone & Windows Phone 7: 10 year Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (CAROC system)
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Osteoporosis Canada is proud to present a new educational DVD entitled Osteoporosis: Meeting the Challenges. Intended for the general public, especially those newly diagnosed with osteoporosis and their caregivers as well as healthcare professionals, this 20-minute bilingual DVD contains information on osteoporosis and its management and is an indispensable, informative tool.
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