A white paper resulting from the outcomes of the Osteoporosis Australia Summit, 20 October
2011 Abstract Osteoporosis imposes a tremendous burden on Australia: 1.2 million …

This report updates previous burden of disease analysis undertaken in 2001 and 2007, and
shows little progress is being made in preventing and managing osteoporosis in Australia …

This position statement was prepared by the Working Group of the Australian and New
Zealand Bone and Mineral Society and Osteoporosis Australia. The final statement was …

A Swedish woman at the age of 20 years and the same woman at the age of 59, showing the
devastating effects of osteoporosis. She has suffered multiple fractures and has lost 22 cm in …

Recent reanalyses of adverse events from some trials have suggested the use of calcium
supplements may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. These …

Throughout the life cycle the skeleton requires optimum development and maintenance of its
integrity to prevent fracture. Bones break because the loads placed on them exceed the …

This narrative review considers the key challenges facing healthcare professionals and
policymakers responsible for providing care to populations in relation to bone health. These …

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March 2004 Endocrinology MJA Practice Essentials The Medical Journal of Australia ISSN …

In the last decade, there have been a number of action plans published to highlight the
importance of preventing osteoporosis and related fractures. In the province of Ontario …

Abstract Background Among Australians aged 50 and over, an estimated 1 in 4 men and 2
in 5 women will experience a minimal trauma fracture during their remaining lifetime …