🆕 Special Issue "Enamel" with 25 peer-reviewed articles from presentations & discussions at the 11th Int. Enamel Symposium. Editorial ➡️ bit.ly/3R4RPGe Press release with links to all articles ➡️ bit.ly/3R6yPao #ToothEnamel #Research

🆕 The position statement, “Osteoporosis and #osteoporosis therapies as determinants of implant fixation failure in arthroplasty and spinal fusion constructs” by the IOF CSA Fracture Working Group has now been published (Open Access)! Read & share🔗 bit.ly/4oJRxRD #arthroplasty #spinalfusion

Join our upcoming Capture the Fracture® webinar: “Advanced age, dementia, frailty: is it ever too late to treat patients in an FLS?” 🗓 June 24, 2026 at 5:00–6:00 PM CEST 🎤 Speaker: Dr Cathleen Colon-Emeric 🎙 Moderator: Dr Andrea Singer Register here: bit.ly/4u1prCm

📢 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Musculoskeletal Rare Diseases – From Diagnosis to Care Strengthen your expertise with IOF's comprehensive online training course, featuring the latest scientific advances and clinical guidance from leading international experts. 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/4v6vqqT

IOF has launched its first Spanish-language educational program on the IOF Academy: Curso IOF de Salud Ósea en Pediatría (IOF Course on Pediatric Bone Health). Developed by leading Latin American experts, the online, on-demand course offers 19 hours of learning in 10 modules. 👉 bit.ly/4vKqKa2

📢 NEW invited papers arising from the APCO-IOF #AsiaPacific Regional Audit: ▶️ Regional data, global lessons: what the AsiaPacific audit teaches the world bit.ly/4vK9e5U ▶️ Osteoporosis & fragility fracture burden in AsiaPacific: Key findings from APCO-IOF Asia Pacific Regional Audit bit.ly/4uw7pbC

Join our upcoming Capture the Fracture® webinar: “Advanced age, dementia, frailty: is it ever too late to treat patients in an FLS?” 🗓 June 24, 2026 at 5:00–6:00 PM CEST 🎤 Speaker: Dr Cathleen Colon-Emeric 🎙 Moderator: Dr Andrea Singer Register here: bit.ly/4u1prCm

“Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity & #BoneHealth”, presented by Prof. Ş. Tüzün, now available on IOF Academy. Learn about the impact of #PhysicalActivity and sedentary behaviour on #bonehealth outcomes, incl. effects on BMD & fracture risk across different stages of life. ▶️ bit.ly/3RLPzDK

The countdown is officially on for the 3rd World Falls Congress! We can’t wait to welcome you in just 4 weeks! Find out more and register: buff.ly/WJstoE4

The application deadline for our new Research Development Awards has been extended to 18 July 2026. This is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals working with older people to develop their research career. buff.ly/zAW84oD

🚶 Study in #Osteoporosis Int. finds that #walking for #exercise is linked to reduced risk of hip #fractures in elderly women. Walking approx. 16 blocks or more (> 3200 steps) per day may be effective in reducing the risk of hip fractures in this population. Read the study 🔗 bit.ly/4wIL3pA

🎉 A major milestone for global fracture prevention and care! The 1,310 Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in the #CaptureTheFracture global network collectively identify more than ONE MILLION patients every year. 🌍 Thanks to all involved! 👉https://bit.ly/2AcBP9I

📢 Invitation to our next free Webinar: Intervention Thresholds in Non-Communicable Diseases, including Osteoporosis - with Speaker: Prof. Eugene McCloskey Date: 26 May 2026 Time: 4:00 pm – 5.00 pm (CEST) #osteoporosis #bone #treatment #NCDs #FRAX #guidelines

A new position statement from the Joint IOF & IFCC Committee on Bone Metabolism Working Group & EFLM Committee on CKD recommends that laboratories should no longer report albumin-adjusted (“corrected”) calcium, for those centres where it remains part of routine reporting. Read here ▶️ bit.ly/4elGsTF

🆕 All abstracts from the IOF Regional 2025 – 9th Asia-Pacific Bone Health Conference in Tokyo are now available in a supplement issue of #Osteoporosis International! We invite you to explore and reference the collection - access here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4t4PV5g

Congratulations to all our Award winners at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2026 Prague, including: IOF President’s Award: Prof. Thierry Chevalley (Switzerland) CSA Medal of Achievement: Prof. Dr Noriko Yoshimura (Japan) Olof Johnell Science Award: Prof. Roland Chapurlat (France)

Congratulations to the winners of the ESCEO-IOF Young Investigator Awards, presented today to 23 researchers from 16 countries in recognition of their excellent abstracts @ WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2026 #OsteoCongress. Well done all! See: www.osteoporosis.foundation/news/esceo-i...

📢 The new FractureFocus e-magazine is now live! Discover the latest progress from the global #CaptureTheFracture (CTF) community — including news from #Korea #Brazil #UK #CzechRepublic, the CTF Road to Gold vision, new research & more! 👉 Read & share: bit.ly/3HCwpI0 #osteoporosis #orthopedics

Register for our next free webinar: 🎓 Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity & Bone Health 🗓 23 Apr 2026 | ⏰ 5–6 PM (CEST) Gain evidence-based insights and learn practical strategies. 👉 bit.ly/3NXV6pb #BoneHealth #PhysicalActivity #Sedentary #Exercise

Only 1️⃣ week to go until the WCO-IOF-ESCEO #OsteoCongress kicks off! We’re ready to welcome you to Prague from April 16–19th: don’t miss the Opening Ceremony on Apr. 16 (at 15:15) — the perfect start to an exceptional congress! 👉 View programme: bit.ly/4voxISQ 👉 Not yet registered? bit.ly/2A5uWac

Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because it rarely causes symptoms in its early stages — bones can weaken quietly for years before a fracture reveals the problem.

#Osteoporosis, fractures, and low bone mineral density are highly prevalent in children and adolescents with #Duchenne muscular dystrophy treated with daily glucocorticoids. Study in Osteoporosis International @iofbonehealth.bsky.social#Osteoporosis#DuchenneLearn more: https://bit.ly/3Oo8bIJ #RareDisease #DMD #MedSky

🌍 Our latest #CaptureTheFracture webinar on glucocorticoid-induced #osteoporosis brought together 891 registrants from 100 countries! In case you missed it, watch it here: bit.ly/4v7LzN7 A truly global community committed to better bone health 🦴 Thank you for being part of it! #GIOP

You still have time to nominate for our prestigious #ESEAwards programme! ⌛Extended deadline: Thursday 23 April Help us recognise excellence across endocrinology, encompassing both basic science and clinical practice at all career stages. Nominate! 👉 ow.ly/FEPG50YBGZi

📢 Data from the Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry shows: ▶️ Osteoprotective prescription increased 46% + between 2017 and 2024.👏🏼 ▶️Osteoanabolic use remains limited & treatment disproportionately directed to healthier patients. 🔗 bit.ly/4uZTxI6 #Spain #osteoporosis #CaptureTheFracture

🌏 The new APCO–IOF Asia Pacific Audit offers insights that resonate far beyond the region. As populations age worldwide, the Audit provides a valuable roadmap for action. 🔗 Watch the lecture with Prof. M. Chandran here: bit.ly/4dp0BaH #AsiaPacific #epidemiology #osteoporosis #FracturePrevention

Sign up for our #CaptureTheFracture Webinar: Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis – New Guidelines for Early Prevention & Treatment 📅 30 March 2026 ⏰ 17:00–18:00 CEST 🎤 Prof. Julien Paccou Review latest recommendations on GIOP! 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4rq8i4P

⏳ April 3rd Pre-Registration deadline is coming up soon! Join us at the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Prague 2026, the world’s largest congress in the bone, joint, and muscle field. Register here👉🏼 wco-iof-esceo.org #OsteoCongress #Osteoporosis #Osteoarthritis #Rheumatology #Endocrinology #Geriatrics

🦴 Bone health matters. Smoking raises #osteoporosis risk, and new research shows older women who smoke have a 35% higher fracture risk vs never-smokers. Quitting for ≥5 years lowers that risk. 🚭 It’s never too late to quit! bit.ly/4raJsoN

Exciting news! WCO-IOF-ESCEO Prague 2026 has announced: ✅ 65+ oral presentations, showcasing the latest clinical research ✅ 45 Non-Sponsored Symposia covering a wide range of hot topics in #bone & #musculoskeletal research 📅 Register by April 3rd for lower Pre-Registration rates. 👉 bit.ly/2uLpBmw

Checked your height lately? 📏 Small height loss is normal with age, but losing >4 cm (1½") could signal spinal fractures from #osteoporosis. Signs may include: • Height loss • Stooped posture • New/back pain Early awareness helps protect your bones 💙 riskcheck.osteoporosis.foundation

☀️ Vitamin D is known as the “Sunshine Vitamin“. If you stay indoors or live where there are long, dark winters, you may not get enough of this vital #nutrient. Should you take #vitaminD supplements? Read more in this article -> bit.ly/4bP3ctW ⚠️ Important: stick to the recommended dose! #BoneHealth

🦴 Newly diagnosed with #osteoporosis? Knowledge is power. Build Better Bones is a trusted online resource that empowers people worldwide to take charge of their #bonehealth. 🩺 Diagnosis & Treatment 💪 Targeted #exercise 🥗#nutrition 🚶 Fall-prevention ❤️ Support for caregivers Visit 👉🏼 bit.ly/4rldsir

Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research has announced its 10 top-cited papers of 2024–2025. 👉 Read, cite, and share these outstanding papers: bit.ly/4ax9OLo

✨ New on the IOF Academy! Lecture on managing Aromatase Inhibitor–Associated Bone Loss (AIBL) in women with #BreastCancer: shares the latest recommendations from leading medical societies, highlights updated fracture risk assessment & optimal use of bone-directed therapies 👉 VIEW: bit.ly/4rKHUT7

📢 Upcoming BoneCast Webinar! 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4k1GCQR 🗓 19 February 2026 ⏰ 7:30 PM (SGT) | 12:30 PM (CET) 🎤 Speaker: Prof. Manju Chandran ✅ Learn how regional data & proven healthcare strategies can inform global efforts in fragility fracture prevention and patient care.

🦴 IOF Skeletal Rare Disorders Training Course – From Diagnosis to Care 📅 15 April 2026 | Hybrid (Prague & online) Free registration! Clinical & scientific updates on rare skeletal disorders (XLH, TIO, HPP & more). 🎓 Expert speakers! 🔗 bit.ly/4qcy4bq

📢 New review by an IOF Working Group: For women with non-metastatic breast #cancer receiving aromatase inhibitors, #denosumab reduces bone loss & fracture risk—but stopping denosumab raises clinical challenges. Read our new review provides for important insights & strategies. Read 🔗 bit.ly/4rhwGFo

🎉 New milestone reached! WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2026 has received a record-breaking 1,819 abstract submissions! We thank all authors for their valuable contributions. 📍 We look forward to welcoming you to Prague | Apr. 16–19, 2026. 📝 Register now ▶️ wco-iof-esceo.org #osteoporosis #osteoarthritis

This edition of our CTF e-magazine features an insightful interview with a leader of a gold-level FLS in Spain, a report on the CTF Workshop held in Tokyo, news from Switzerland & Türkiye, and much more. Warm welcome to the 37 new FLS from 16 countries that have joined CTF! READ MORE bit.ly/3HCwpI0

Every minute, someone aged 55+ suffers a fragility fracture—yet most are never tested for #osteoporosis. Fragility fractures can devastate lives and strain healthcare systems. In this article, IOF President Prof. N. Harvey urges urgent action to close the care gap & prevent fractures. bit.ly/45R916d

Craig Jones, Chief Executive of the Royal Osteoporosis Society, said: “We welcome NICE’s recommendation to add vertebral fracture assessment to routine bone scans."

📢 We’re excited to announce the next IOF Fundamentals of Osteoporosis Course, hosted by APCO! 🗓️ Feb 7–8, 2026 | 💻 Online 🧠 13 hours • Expert faculty • Evidence-based, practical guidance 📜 Attestation of Achievement after successful completion of exam 🔗 Learn more & register: bit.ly/3YF0qQb

🎉 We warmly warm welcome the new members of the CSA: • M.H. Bégin (Canada) • X. Jiang (China) • N. Kapoor (India) • G. Mazzaglia (Italy) • R. Schmidmaier (Germany) • J. Sfeir (USA) • Y-X. Wang (China) 🔗 Learn more about the CSA and its Working Groups: bit.ly/3NkcKmp

💡 New consensus statement on the management of vertebral fractures in CKD stages G4–G5D 🔗 bit.ly/3MZ7bKb #ChronicKidneyDisease #VertebralFractures #CKD.

🦴 A new paper in #Osteoporosis International has found that the cumulative number of low-energy fractures is strongly associated with higher mortality, increased healthcare use, and greater costs, even after accounting for age, comorbidities, education level, and BMI. 🔗 bit.ly/4saMv1C

🌏 Excited to announce the launch of the APCO-IOF Asia Pacific Regional Audit! Covering 22 regions, it spotlights fast-ageing populations, rising #osteoporosis burden, and major gaps in data, diagnostics, care, and policy — along with 10 clear priorities to drive urgent action. 📄 bit.ly/48GFNaV

Fast approaching: The 6th EOS Conference on Bone Health - #Osteoporosis, #Osteoarthritis & #Musculoskeletal Diseases 📅 10–11 Jan 2026 📍 Dubai, UAE Special Registration offers: bit.ly/4aDtajm Programme highlights - incl. workshop on challenging cases. Flyer: bit.ly/3LX7Las

👏🏼 IOF is proud to endorse the #Osteoporosis Society of the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina's symposium in Sarajevo (Dec 13-14, 2025). This key event will advance knowledge on the latest strategies in early prevention, modern treatments, and multidisciplinary care. See program: 🔗 bit.ly/4pN1Nrm

Thinking about setting up a fracture registry? Don’t miss this practical deep-dive into the nuts & bolts of building an effective registry, with insights from the ANZFFR. 🗓 18 Dec. 2025 🕘 21:00 NZT (9:00 CET) 🎙 Moderated by P. Mitchell REGISTER: bit.ly/3M152gw #osteoporosis #FragilityFractures