The University Health Network Osteoporosis Program

08/19/2024

Osteoporosis Canada is pleased to share Angela Cheung, M.D., Ph.D. is the recipient of the 2024 Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award given annually in recognition of outstanding support provided by a senior who has helped promote independent careers of young investigators in bone and mineral metabolism. Dr. Angela M. Cheung is Professor of Medicine at University of Toronto, Senior Physician Scientist at University Health Network, and holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Postmenopausal and Musculoskeletal Health. She is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council, a member of the IOF Council of Scientific Advisors and the President-Elect of ISCD. Congratulations to Dr. Angela Cheung! Read More https://bit.ly/3MdOcYk

The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

08/13/2024

In the treatment of osteoporosis, biologic and biosimiar medications may be provided as part of a treatment plan. What do healthcare providers need to know?

07/24/2024

"Even with our daily activities, like running up and down stairs and doing whatever, we can do sort of micro-damage to the bone. And so the bone responds by digging up the potholes," said Dr. Angela Cheung.

Want to learn more about how osteoporosis affects your bones and what you can do to prevent it? Check out the full explainer on CBC's The Dose:

Experts say there are many risk factors for developing osteoporosis, and being aware of our bone health early in life can help prevent it.

04/04/2024

The release of the Osteoporosis Canada 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline will support Canadian healthcare providers in providing the most current evidence-based information for patient centred care to optimise skeletal health and prevent fractures.

02/29/2024

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