Lydia Osteoporosis Project

26/03/2026

FFN European Regional Congress, Edinburgh 2026

🚀 Registrations are now open!

https://ffn.edinburgh2026.co.uk/

26/03/2026

We are really pleased to share that our upcoming symposium Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh on 20 May 2026 is now fully booked!
Thank you so much to everyone who has registered and supported this event.

✨ PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT
If you would like to attend, please contact events@qmu.ac.uk to join the waiting list.

We are truly grateful for the level of interest and engagement around and — it really highlights how important this area is for practice, research, and lived experience.

If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please do let us know (events@qmu.ac.uk), so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.

Thank you again — we really look forward to welcoming you in May!

26/03/2026

Could your daily food choices be weakening your bones without you realising? Research published in ‘The British Journal of Nutrition’ found that those who eat larger amounts of ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of hip fractures and lower bone mineral density. The findings were pronounced even among younger adults under 65 and in those who were underweight.

https://bit.ly/4c3nShs or comment LINK⬇️

24/03/2026

Falls are common in older people, and fall related injuries are a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality.

How should doctors assess the risk of falls? A summary of NICE guidelines, including a
https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj.s223?utm_campaign=Usage&utm_content=1774367464&utm_id=BMJ208&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

20/03/2026

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With the growing use of weight-loss medications, many people are asking an important question: What impact do weight-loss drugs have on bone and muscle? This helpful blog post from the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) discusses current evidence and shares practical steps you can take to support both bone strength and muscle health during weight loss.
Take a moment to read and learn how to make choices that protect your long-term bone health.
https://bit.ly/46Z6pE8

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Learn more:

http://ffn.edinburgh2026.co.uk/

17/03/2026

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Sign up for our next Webinar: Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: New Guidelines for Early Prevention and Treatment
📅 Date: 30 March 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (CEST)
🎤 Speaker: Prof. Julien Paccou
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4aoFofk
Oral glucocorticoids are widely prescribed, however, even low daily doses significantly increase fracture risk when used long term. Up to 30–50% of treated patients develop glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP), making it the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis. In this session, Professor Paccou will review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of GIOP and present the latest recommendations on the prevention and treatment of GIOP in adults, emphasizing:
• Early fracture risk assessment at glucocorticoid initiation
• Evaluation of clinical risk factors and bone mineral density (BMD)
• Recognition of dose- and duration-dependent fracture risk
• Timely initiation of anti-osteoporosis therapy in patients at moderate to high risk
This webinar is highly relevant for rheumatologists, endocrinologists, internists, and all clinicians managing patients on long-term glucocorticoid therapy.

16/03/2026

🦴 Lydia X Osteoporosis Symposium Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh – Free CPD Event!

Join us for an interactive day exploring , and , bringing together , , and people living with osteoporosis.

📅 20 May 2026
📍 Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
🕗 08:30–16:30

🎟 Free to attend – places are limited

View the programme and register here 👇

https://www.qmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/events-listing/lydia-x-osteoporosis-symposium-2026

10/03/2026

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One fracture leads to another. Yet, it’s estimated that only 1/3 of vertebral ( ) fractures come to clinical attention. That’s a missed opportunity to halt a cycle of recurring fractures, including life-threatening hip fractures in later life.

08/03/2026

Strong bones mean strong women 💪🏼. This International Women’s Day, remember that protecting your bone health today helps ensure you can continue doing the things you love tomorrow💜.

Osteoporosis-related fractures affect one in three women aged 50+ worldwide. Take the IOF Osteoporosis Risk Check — available in 34 languages — and take a proactive step toward prevention, and staying strong and independent as you age.

👉 Check your risk now: https://bit.ly/2L9GHSK
👉 Read more about osteoporosis in women https://bit.ly/46zn00Z