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What is osteoporosis

WebWhat is osteoporosis? Our bones are complex living tissue comprised of a thick outer shell (known as the cortex) and a strong inner honeycomb mesh of tiny cross-members …

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Treatment of osteoporosis Osteoporosis

WebThe most commonly prescribed drugs to treat osteoporosis are the bisphosphonates. In New Zealand, four bisphosphonate drugs are licensed: alendronate, etidronate, risedronate …

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International Osteoporosis Foundation Osteoporosis

WebIOF’s mission is to promote the maintenance of bone, muscle and joint health as a worldwide healthcare priority. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the …

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Nutrition Osteoporosis

WebThere is controversy regarding what is an adequate intake, recent evidence suggesting that as little as 500 mg/day (2 servings of dairy products) is sufficient in adults, though some …

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Guidance on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in …

WebThe Guidance is a highly practical tool that provides support to clinicians throughout the health system to deliver evidence-based practice for their patients who are at high risk of …

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For the public Osteoporosis

WebThe Osteoporosis & fractures section of our website provides members of the public with information on important aspects of osteoporosis, including:. What is osteoporosis? Who …

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Osteoporosis & fractures Osteoporosis

WebOsteoporosis affects all bones in the body, with fractures occurring most frequently in the hip, spine, wrist or shoulder. Fracture begets fracture: People who suffer a first fracture …

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Resources Osteoporosis

WebOsteoporosis NZ is pleased to provide links to a range of resources for members of the public, health professionals and policymakers. As new helpful tools become available …

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A systematic approach to hip fracture care and

WebA national strategy to implement a systematic approach to hip fracture care and prevention is required because current care is fragmented Hip fractures exert a tremendous burden …

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Guidance on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis …

WebOSTEOPOROSIS NEW ZEALAND 2017 4 Clinical Risk Assessment Bone mineral density (BMD) assessment BMD is one predictor of fracture risk and should be measured using …

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Bone Health Risk Factor Test Osteoporosis

WebThe Bone Health Risk Test has a list of questions that help to identify if people have risk factors for Osteoporosis. It has been designed to be consumer friendly so that people …

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Home Osteoporosis

WebThis will be held on 29th and 30th July 2023 at The University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health Science Click for more information. Clinical Standards launched to …

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Fracture risk calculators Osteoporosis

WebFRAX® The FRAX ® tool has been developed to evaluate fracture risk of patients. It is based on individual patient models that integrate the risks associated with clinical risk …

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Our strategy Osteoporosis

WebOsteoporosis NZ’s Strategic Plan 2017-2020 outlines our future planning to achieve full implementation of BoneCare 2020, our strategy to transform fracture care and prevention …

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Our People Osteoporosis

WebIan Reid MD is a Distinguished Professor in Medicine at the University of Auckland, where he is Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. His research interests …

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Fracture Liaison Services Osteoporosis

WebIn response to this, Osteoporosis NZ has worked with the Ministry of Health, Health Quality & Safety Commission New Zealand (HQSC) and other key stakeholders to drive …

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Acute hip fracture care guidelines Osteoporosis

WebAustralian and New Zealand Guideline for Hip Fracture Care: Improving Outcomes in Hip Fracture Management. 2013. Published in September 2014. Available for download from …

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