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global barriers and solutions position paper

Closing the care gap: IOF position paper identifies barriers and solutions to global undertreatment of osteoporosis

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has issued a landmark Position Paper identifying critical global barriers to osteoporosis care and calling for urgent change to improve access to effective fracture prevention ...

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September 09, 2025
exercise at all ages

New research highlights critical role of movement in lifelong bone health

A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Rehabilitation Working Group underscores the powerful impact of lifestyle behaviours—specifically physical activity and sedentary behaviour —on bone health across the human ...

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September 08, 2025
AIBL

New guidance on the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss in women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer

An updated joint position statement on the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss (AIBL) addresses the heightened fracture risk in women undergoing endocrine therapy for estrogen-responsive breast cancer, providing practical ...

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August 18, 2025
IOF response to draft political declaration

IOF flags omission of musculoskeletal conditions in draft NCD political declaration

On behalf of the global osteoporosis and bone health community, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) expresses serious concern that the Zero Draft of the Political Declaration for the UN High-Level ...

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July 16, 2025
Update on the Role of Bone Turnover Markers in the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis

Joint consensus highlights the role of bone turnover markers in osteoporosis diagnosis and management

A new consensus paper, published by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the International Federation ...

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March 31, 2025

Standardized Nomenclature for Bone Status Indices to Enhance Diagnostic Consistency and Clarity

The Joint International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Working Group and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Committee on Bone Metabolism have published important updated guidelines for the correct use of ...

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January 10, 2025
Ethnicity-10-year

Position paper supports inclusion of race and ethnicity in FRAX® models

A Position paper published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Working Group on Epidemiology and Quality of Life [1] addresses the ongoing debate about the necessity and impact of incorporating ...

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July 19, 2024
IOF is a global foundation

IOF position on scientists and societies operating in conflict zones

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has released a position paper reflecting an IOF Commission’s findings to recommend rules of partnerships with member organizations and scientists operating in countries involved in ...

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June 21, 2024
vitamin D

New IOF position paper on optimisation of vitamin D status in global populations

A position paper authored on behalf of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Vitamin D Working Group1 summarises the burden of vitamin D deficiency and public health approaches for its ...

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June 11, 2024
position paper - update on clinical use of TBS

Important update on use of trabecular bone score (TBS) in clinical practice

A new position paper presents an up-to-date review and expert recommendations using the GRADE methodology to inform the implementation of trabecular bone score (TBS)* in clinical practice for the management ...

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July 21, 2023
laboratory testing

New study defines analytical performance specifications for 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D examinations

The first study to define analytical performance specifications for 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D examinations has been published by an expert working group of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine ...

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May 22, 2023
osteoporosis patient and doctor discussing diagnosis

No need to redefine osteoporosis, concludes IOF and ESCEO position paper

A new position paper by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) addresses the rationale for separate ...

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November 10, 2022

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