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International Osteoporosis Foundation
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IOF is an umbrella organization dedicated to the global fight against osteoporosis. Following does not imply endorsement. https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/
👏🏼 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
December 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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
December 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
📘 Abstract book available!
With only 1 week till the start of the 9th Asia-Pacific Bone Health Conference on Dec. 11th, we’re pleased to announce that the Program & Abstract book is now available online. Start planning the sessions you don’t want to miss.
🔗 bit.ly/48wBhf0
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
⏳ Only 3 weeks to go! Join the 9th Asia-Pacific Bone Health Conf (Dec 11–13) 🌏💪 Attend in Tokyo or online! Discover the latest in #osteoporosis, AI in bone health, #nutrition, #exercise & more.
Register ▶️ bit.ly/3XEh69P
#BoneHealth #Osteoporosis
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📢 The 9th issue of FractureFocus e-magazine is now live!
📖 Read the full issue here: bit.ly/3HCwpI0
Share the journal with your colleagues, decision-makers, and anyone interested in FLS development.

#CaptureTheFracture #osteoporosis #fragilityfractures #FLS
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
⏳ Only 10 days until the Non-Sponsored Symposia application deadline!
Seize this unique opportunity to showcase your expertise & be a part of WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2026 in Prague (Apr. 16-19/26).
▶️ Submission by: November 28, 2025

Learn more and apply now 👉🏼 wco-iof-esceo.org/nss
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
⏳ Last Call! Take advantage of our World Osteoporosis Day 30% discount
Boost your expertise in #osteoporosis management with the IOF Advanced Course on Osteoporosis.
✔️ Earn 18 EACCME credits (convertible to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)
Offer til Nov. 15/2025
Learn at your own pace!
bit.ly/3WieVIu
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Celebrate scientific excellence at WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2026 in Prague! 🏆 Apply for:

▶️ ESCEO-IOF Young Investigator Awards (€1000) – deadline Jan 28, 2026

▶️ ESCEO-WHO Innovation Prize: Osteoporosis & Fragility Fractures (PRECCO members only ) – deadline Jan 15, 2026
Apply 👉 bit.ly/2S3TqZ3
#OsteoCongress
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
👏 IOF congratulates #Osteoporosis #NewZealand
on launching Stronger Together: A Collaborative Strategy for Bone Health in New Zealand! 🇳🇿
An inspiring, evidence-based roadmap for bone health across all ages.
🔗 bit.ly/4nJTXh1

#BoneHealth #StrongerTogether #Osteoporosis
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📣 IOF Webinar 🗓 13 Nov 2025 | 17:00 CET
🦴 AIBL management in women with breast cancer
Learn about fracture risk assessment, bone health monitoring + latest evidence on bone-protective therapies.
👉 Register: bit.ly/47u0Xs4
#BoneHealth #ClinicalOncology #AIBL #osteoporosis
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🦴 New Documentary Premiere: “Osteoporosis: A Silent Disease” 🦴
Follow patients in Switzerland as they share the emotional & physical struggles of fragile bones. Discover why early diagnosis & treatment matter.
🎬 Watch & share to raise awareness!
bit.ly/3L9gQgh
Subtitled in EN, FR & DE
#osteoporosis
October 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
One week left! ⏰ Register for the 9th IOF Asia-Pacific Bone Health Conference now and grab early bird savings before October 30th!
🔗 bit.ly/3It3yu4
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#WorldOsteoporosisDay Special! Get 30% off the CME-accredited IOF Advanced Course on Osteoporosis
🕒 18 hrs / 18 EACCME credits (convertible to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)
📅 Offer valid Oct 20–Nov 3, 2025
💻 Enrol now - learn at your own pace
👉 bit.ly/48F1Ctc
#education #osteoporosis
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
3 symptoms – height loss, back pain & severe pain that interferes with daily life – are highly predictive of Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis (PAO). A simple height check during pregnancy could help doctors spot PAO much earlier.
Read Study: bit.ly/3W5QldM
Help spread the message!
October 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🦴💙 This #WorldOsteoporosisDay (Oct 20), join @iofbonehealth’s new initiative: #GiveForYourBones
Move for a cause — host a walk, wellness day, or team challenge — and donate proceeds to support bone health research, education & advocacy.
👉 Read more: www.giveforyourbones.org
#BoneHealth #osteoporosis
October 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
💡 #DidYouKnow?
More than 10 million hip fractures in people aged 55+ occur each year around the world (2019 data). And that number is set to double by 2050!
It’s time to prioritize bone health. Inaction is unacceptable!
#WorldOsteoporosisDay
October 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
📢 Free Online World Osteoporosis Day Event:
The Skeleton as a Therapeutic Target in Cancer, Renal Failure & Osteoporosis
🗓️ Oct. 18, 2025
⏰ 6 PM (Armenia) | 10 AM (New York)
🌐 Zoom | In Eng. | Q&A
Hear from international experts, incl. J. Bilezikian & welcome by N. Harvey
🔗 REGISTER: bit.ly/3IqKJaY
October 8, 2025 at 7:03 AM
🌍 IOF Webinar – Oct 16, 18:00 CEST
Join global experts:
📷 N. Harvey, IOF President (Speaker) & E. McCloskey (CSA Chair)
Topics:
📷 Evolution of osteoporosis diagnosis & management
📷 Gaps & barriers in fracture risk management worldwide
Register now (it’s free!) : bit.ly/475ja07
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
🚨 Abstract submission NOW OPEN for WCO-IOF-ESCEO Prague 2026 – the world’s largest Congress on #osteoporosis, #osteoarthritis & musculoskeletal disorders!
✅ Publication in top journal
✅ Poster & networking opportunities
✅ Chance for oral presentation

🗓 Deadline: Jan 26, 2026
👉 bit.ly/2Lsrv2I
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📰 WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025 (Rome) abstracts /abstract book are now available in a supplement of Aging Clinical & Experimental Research. Take a peek!
🔗 bit.ly/4pF46xt
September 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Thanks to the Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) for sharing their Healthy Recipe Cookbook. It includes tasty recipes with calcium and other nutrients to support healthy bones (+benefit muscle and heart health too!).
Download here 🔗 bit.ly/4nhEmWp
#nutrition #calcium #recipes
September 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Join our free webinar on Sept. 24, 2025, 17:00 18:00 (CEST) with Prof. M. Hiligsmann & moderator Prof. B. Beck. Learn how to make the case for investment in fracture prevention; understand cost drivers, use of health economics data, and FLS impact.
Register 👉 bit.ly/45SpQyk
#CaptureTheFracture
September 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#WorldOsteoporosisDay …the countdown to October 20th is on! What are you doing to make noise for the silent disease? If you're holding any WOD-related campaign, large or small, submit it to the WOD global map of events! bit.ly/45KCIGD
OR send it directly to [email protected]
September 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
📢 The new issue of Fracture Focus is out!
This edition of our Capture the Fracture® quarterly e-magazine highlights diverse global approaches to secondary fracture prevention and the power of shared learning
👉 Read here: bit.ly/3HCwpI0
#CaptureTheFracture #Osteoporosis
August 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The IOF Rehabilitation Working Group has just published a new review on the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in bone health across the lifespan.

👉 Read the full review here: bit.ly/4fD4fNg
#Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #PhysicalActivity
August 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM