| RXinsider__Osteoporosis A free informational monograph for patient counseling and education. |
| Test_Your_Calcium_IQ Interactive quiz designed to educate people about calcium and their bone health. |
| WebMD_Health A consumer health site for Osteoporosis. |
| Yahoo!_Health_-_Osteoporosis_Health_Center Information on prevention, bone loss, vitamins, nutrition, exercises and treatments. |
| Allied_Vaccine_Group Dedicated to providing reliable information on vaccines and vaccination based on scientific research and unbiased vaccine and vaccination news. |
| Anti-immunization_scare__The_inconvenient_facts A review and debunking of an anti-vaccine proponent, with information on the effects of reducing immunization rates of pertussis and measles and the false link between DTP and SIDS. |
| BabyCenter_Vaccine_Resources Offers answers to questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness, including why your baby needs to be vaccinated, and reviews the current recommended immunization schedule. |
| Childhood_Immunizations Information about immunizations and the diseases they protect against, plus links to information and community resources regarding vaccines. |
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| Global_Alliance_for_Vaccines_and_Immunization A partnership dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to vaccines to prevent illness and death from vaccine preventable illnesses. |
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| Immunization_Gateway Offers a wide variety of resources, including international vaccine recommendations, adverse event reporting, training, and information on numerous specific vaccine-preventable diseases such as plague |
| 2003_Immunization_Schedule_at_AAP Indicates the recommended ages for routine administration of currently licensed childhood vaccines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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An estimated 3 million people in the UK suffer from Osteoporosis. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men over the age of 50 will develop the disease. Without treatment osteoporosis can cause painful and disabling fractures, particularly in the wrist, hip and spine. It also costs the NHS and government over £15 million a day or, £1.9 billion each year.The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) developed an evidence-based guideline on Osteoporosis which was published in May 2003 – SIGN 71: Management of Osteoporosis. The guideline was widely distributed to clinicians throughout Scotland and published on the SIGN website.The guideline was promoted through a press launch and the media in collaboration with the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS). However there were concerns that the recommendations made in the guideline might not be implemented without further awareness and support.As a result, the Osteoporosis Guideline Initiative was established between SIGN, the NOS and the ABPI to assist in the implementation of the guideline. The aims of the initiative are to raise awareness of best practice in the management of osteoporosis as defined by the SIGN guideline and the NOS, and to encourage change in practice, where variation exists, to improve patient care.
For more information
about the Osteoporosis Guideline Initiative click here
Scottish Osteoporosis Conference
Osteoporosis in Scotland
was a one day (October 13th, 2004) multidisciplinary clinical
conference to support awareness and implementation of the SIGN
Osteoporosis Guideline.
This conference raised awareness of osteoporosis as a major
public health problem for Scotland. Focusing on the recommendations
of SIGN 71, the conference included an update on new treatments,
the management of osteoporosis and current service delivery
in Scotland. It also provided an ideal opportunity to meet
with colleagues.
For information
about the conference and presentations from the day click
here
Scottish Osteoporosis Regional
Workshops
A series
of half day regional workshops are scheduled to run from September
2004 to March 2005
For more information
click here
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Next Steps Conference
The Next Steps Conference will focus on developing an integrated approach to the management of falls, fragility fractures and osteoporosis.
The two day conference will take place on May 23rd & 24th 2007. more...
Interested in Registering An Interest for the Next Steps Conference
If you are interested in registering an interest for the Next Steps Conference please contact Elizabeth Steel on Tel: 01698 540111 or e-mail: elizabeth.steel@budgepr.commore...
Osteoprosis Campaign Reaches Over 1,100 Healthcare ProfessionalsThroughout Scotland
A large scale campaign to improve patient care for people affected by osteoporosis has reached over 1,100 healthcare professionals across Scotland.
The unique partnership – The Osteoporosis Guideline Initiative (OGI) – was formed to raise awareness of best practice in the management of Osteoporosis and to encourage change in practice, where variation exists, to improve patient care across Scotland.
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