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IOF is an umbrella organization dedicated to the global fight against osteoporosis. Following does not imply endorsement. www.osteoporosis.foundation

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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 13h
🦴 Build Better Bones, developed with the IOF Rehabilitation Working Group, offers free resources on exercise, nutrition, and home safety for for patients, caregivers, and the health care professionals who support them. Available in 7 languages 👉 bit.ly/3VuK1zC
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
NEW BoneCast Webinar: Multimorbidity and Fracture Risk 🗓️ 29 Oct 2026 🕚 11:00–12:00 CET Register 👉 bit.ly/4dhHcYK Multimorbidity raises refracture risk. Prof Robert Blank shows how to quantify it and identify high-risk patients. #Osteoporosis #FLS #fragilityfractures
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📢 Abstract submission for WCO-IOF-ESCEO Vienna 2027 is now open! Share your latest research at the world’s leading clinical conference on bone, joint, and muscle health. Submit your abstract here 👉 bit.ly/2Lsrv2I Read the guidelines: bit.ly/4rYGuFX
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Support your bone health through nutrition with IOF's Build Better Bones website 👉 bit.ly/4hire2U 🔹 Interactive food guide 🔹 Calcium content of foods 🔹 Recipe ideas 🔹 Printable food lists in many languages #Osteoporosis #BuildProtectStrengthenYourBones #WOD2026
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
There is still time to submit your application to organize a one-hour Non-Sponsored Symposium (NSS) during the WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2027 Congress in Vienna. 👉 Full details here: bit.ly/3T8Sg3w Deadline: 27 November 2026. #WCO2027 #Osteoporosis #MusculoskeletalHealth #BoneHealth #MedicalResearch
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🦴 Every #fragilityfracture can serve to prevent the next one. Is your healthcare facility ready to join the #CapturetheFracture® network? Complete the Best Practice Framework Questionnaire to assess your post-fracture care programme: 👉 bit.ly/3wqY8VU #WOD2026
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join the 2027 WCO-IOF-ESCEO Congress in Vienna at low rates! Register before January 19, 2027 for early bird savings: bit.ly/2A5uWac Apply to hold a Non-Sponsored Symposium before November 27: bit.ly/2AUb5eK Abstract submissions open on October 1: bit.ly/2Lsrv2I
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Latest OPEN ACCESS papers in #Osteoporosis Int: bit.ly/4xFVOJB bit.ly/4x6h6yC bit.ly/4xO5GRp
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🦴 #DidYouKnow? #BoneHealth & #OsteoporosisPrevention start early. Childhood and adolescence provide the critical window for reaching peak bone mass, laying the foundation for lifelong bone health. 📖 Learn more in this brochure: bit.ly/3LiDq1P #WOD2026 #BuildProtectStrengthenYourBones
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🦴 Keep your bones and muscles moving! This World Osteoporosis Day, upload a photo/video of yourself getting active and tag IOF with #MoveForYourBones and #WorldOsteoporosisDay. Together, we can help build, protect and strengthen bones for life. #WOD2026 #BuildProtectStrengthenYourBones
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📢 New #IOF #IFCC study reveals global differences in bone status indices (BSIs) lab testing. Variation in how labs work with BSIs limit data sharing, test standardization, and clinical impact. Read more: bit.ly/45Tke65 #Osteoporosis #BoneMetabolism #ClinicalChemistry #LaboratoryMedicine
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🦴#DidYouKnow? Going through #menopause before age 45 can increase your risk of #osteoporosis. Knowledge is the first step to protecting your #bonehealth. 💙 Learn more about women’s bone health: bit.ly/3GyJYYy #WorldOsteoporosisDay #BuildProtectStrengthenYourBones #WOD2026
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
IOF welcomes Prof. René Rizzoli as Editor-in-Chief (Europe) of Osteoporosis International from 1 Sept 2026. We thank former Editor-in-Chief Prof. John A. Kanis for his outstanding leadership since 2008. Read more: bit.ly/4hBvCup #Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #ScientificPublishing #IOF
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#IOF announces Professors Etienne Cavalier and Roland Chapurlat as Co-Editors-in-Chief of ‘Calcified Tissue International and #Musculoskeletal Research.’ They succeed René Rizzoli, whose leadership strengthened the #journal’s commitment to #scientific excellence. Read more: bit.ly/3UnyKAh
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Registrations are now open for the 2027 World Congress on #Osteoporosis, #Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO)! 👉 Register now: bit.ly/2A5uWac to benefit from low rates! We look forward to seeing you in Vienna at the world's largest event in the musculoskeletal field!
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Latest OPEN ACCESS papers in #Osteoporosis Int: bit.ly/4fVaQ6r bit.ly/4xoW6nr bit.ly/4fT9HMu Would you like access to all our journals' articles? Become an IOF Supporter & upgrade to Premium: bit.ly/3SvAD9O
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
📢 The WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2027 website is now live! Mark your calendars for the premier world congress in the bone and musculoskeletal field, taking place April 8 –11, 2027 in beautiful Vienna, Austria. Learn more here: wco-iof-esceo.org #OsteoCongress #osteoporosis #osteoarthritis #musculoskeletal
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Healthcare in Europe @healthcare-europe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A new 📄 position paper from @iofbonehealth.bsky.social urges #orthopaedic surgeons and #bonehealth specialists to work together to assess and treat #osteoporosis before and after joint replacement and spinal fusion #surgery.
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Implant failure and osteoporosis: “two sides of the same coin”
International expert group reframes arthroplasty and spinal fusion complications as a shared problem of implant fixation failure, and issues clinical recommendations for peri-operative bone health car...
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New expert interview: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and bone health after fracture. Watch the interview and read more in the latest issue of the #CaptureTheFracture e-magazine: bit.ly/4vOCGqN #PhysicalActivity #bonehealth
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO) is a rare but serious cause of fragility fractures during late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Read new position statement providing practical guidance on #PLO diagnosis and management: bit.ly/4fx9X3Q #Osteoporosis #Pregnancy
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📢 #WorldOsteoporosisDay is on October 20th. In 2026 we're highlighting the importance of life-long attention to #bonehealth. No matter your age, there are important actions you can take to set the stage for #osteoporosis and fracture prevention. 👉 Visit www.worldosteoporosisday.org
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🆕 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🆕 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
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Osteoporosis and osteoporosis therapies as determinants of implant fixation failure in arthroplasty and spinal fusion constructs: a position statement from the Fracture Working Group of the Council of...
Summary This expert position statement reframes arthroplasty and spinal fusion complications under the unified endpoint of implant fixation failure, defined as loss of mechanical integrity of the bone...
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📢 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📢 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
“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
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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
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BGS Research Career Development Awards | British Geriatrics Society
The BGS Research Career Development Awards are grants to support research-related career development undertaken by doctors, nurses, allied health professionals or pharmacists who work in the field of…
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🚶 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🎉 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📢 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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
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Albumin-adjusted (“corrected”) calcium should no longer be reported: a position statement from the Joint IOF Working Group and IFCC Committee on Bone Metabolism and EFLM Committee on CKD
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🆕 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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)
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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...
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ESCEO-IOF Young Investigator Awards presented to researchers from 16 countries | International Osteoporosis Foundation
The ESCEO-IOF Young Investigator Awards were presented to twenty-three young investigators from 16 countries in recognition of their contributions to the field of bone and mineral research, based on t...
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
📢 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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
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CNN @cnn.com · 06/04/2026
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.
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Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication | CNN
Osteoporosis — a significant drop in bone density — can lead to fractures and disability if left untreated. Here are ways to prevent and treat the condition.
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Rare Disease Advisor @rarediseaseadvisor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
#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 Learn more: bit.ly/3Oo8bIJ #RareDisease #DMD #MedSky
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More Than 80% of Corticosteroid-Treated Patients With DMD Sustain Bone Fractures by Age 18
Osteoporosis, fractures, and low BMD are common in patients with DMD who take corticosteroids, with vertebral fractures likely underdiagnosed.
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🌍 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
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European Society of Endocrinology @esendocrinology.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
📢 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🌏 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
⏳ 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
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International Osteoporosis Foundation @iofbonehealth.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🦴 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
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