October 2005
IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis
Abstracts are now being accepted for the only global congress dedicated specifically to all aspects of osteoporosis. The deadline for abstracts is December 6, 2005.
Over 5,000 osteoporosis specialists and allied health professionals are expected to attend the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, to be held from June 2-6, 2006 in Toronto, Canada. The event will provide a comprehensive overview of new developments, ranging from the latest data on all aspects of basic and clinical osteoporosis research, new developments in bone cell biology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment. In addition, numerous presentations will focus on new drugs which can prevent bone loss and reduce fracture occurrence for patients with osteoporosis.
Research must not have been previously presented nor published prior to the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Toronto, June 2-6, 2006.
Accepted abstracts will be published in the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis program and abstracts book which is to be published as a supplement to the scientific journal Osteoporosis International.
Online abstract submission is now available on the IOF website: www.osteofound.org/wco/2006/call_for_abstracts.php
The deadline for abstracts is December 6, 2005. To submit your abstract go to: www.osteofound.org/wco/2006/call_for_abstracts.php
Osteoporosis, in which the bones become porous and break easily, is one of the world's most common and debilitating diseases. The result: pain, loss of movement, inability to perform daily chores, and in many cases, death. One out of three women over 50 will experience osteoporotic fractures, as will one out of five men 1, 2, 3. Unfortunately, screening for people at risk is far from being a standard practice. Osteoporosis can, to a certain extent, be prevented, it can be easily diagnosed and effective treatments are available.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the only worldwide organization dedicated to the fight against osteoporosis. It brings together scientists, physicians, patient societies and corporate partners. Working with its 170 member societies in 84 locations, and other healthcare-related organizations around the world, IOF encourages awareness and prevention, early detection and improved treatment of osteoporosis.
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