Lydia Osteoporosis Project

25/06/2026

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Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.

24/06/2026

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Webinar: Early and Continued Mobilisation After Hip Fracture: Evidence and Interdisciplinary Practice
Join us on June 30th for an interactive webinar exploring the evidence, clinical rationale, and practical approaches to early and continued mobilisation after hip fracture.
Learn how timely mobilisation can improve outcomes, reduce complications, support independence, and enhance recovery as part of interdisciplinary post-operative care.
📅 Two sessions available to suit different time zones
🎓 Free registration
🌍 Designed for healthcare professionals involved in hip fracture care
This webinar also marks the launch of our new online educational module, helping clinicians translate the latest evidence into everyday practice.
Register today and choose the session that works best for you.
Register for Session 1 (11 am UK time)

OR

Register for Session 2​ (5 pm UK time)

24/06/2026

🦴 Osteoporosis isn't just a women's disease. Millions of men are at risk for bone loss, osteoporosis, and fractures, yet it often goes unrecognized.

💻 The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) in the USA is holding an informative webinar on osteoporosis in men. Learn about common risk factors, warning signs, screening recommendations, and steps men can take to maintain bone health and reduce fracture risk.

🗓️Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 9–10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT / 12–1 p.m. ET

Register here: https://bit.ly/4oHSVEn

24/06/2026

🆕 The position statement, “Osteoporosis and osteoporosis therapies as determinants of implant fixation failure in arthroplasty and spinal fusion constructs” by the IOF Committee of Scientific Advisors Fracture Working Group has now been published in ‘Osteoporosis International’ (Open Access)!

We invite you to read and share🔗 https://bit.ly/4oJRxRD

The paper addresses important unanswered questions at the interface of orthopaedics and osteoporosis:
▶️ Who should undergo bone health assessment before arthroplasty or spinal fusion?
▶️ How should bone health be assessed?
▶️ Do osteoporosis therapies improve construct durability and surgical outcomes?
▶️ Should anti-osteoporosis treatment become part of routine peri-operative care?

Importantly, it highlights bone health not only as a determinant of fracture risk, but also as a key factor influencing implant fixation and construct longevity. We hope this paper will stimulate further discussion, research, and ultimately improve care for the millions of patients worldwide undergoing these procedures.

18/06/2026

📣 Calling all NMAHPPs across the UK
Queen Margaret University and the Lydia Osteoporosis Project are conducting a survey as part of a PhD programme to explore health care professionals’ knowledge, skills and attitudes related to osteoporosis prevention and management.
We are inviting , , and who work with adults in the UK to take part in an anonymous online survey. Your professional insights will help inform future educational strategies and support improved patient outcomes.

🕒 Time required: approximately 20 minutes
🔒 Anonymity: all responses are completely anonymous
🎯 Who can take part: NMAHPPs involved in adult patient care across health or social care settings in the UK

👉 Survey link: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/osteoporosis-and-fragility-fracture-prevention-survey

Thank you 🙌 for supporting this research and contributing to the advancement of prevention.

For any questions or furtherℹ️please contact: [email protected]

Lydia Osteoporosis Project
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Nursing and Midwifery Council - NMC
General Pharmaceutical Council
The Health and Care Professions Council
Royal Osteoporosis Society
International Osteoporosis Foundation

18/06/2026

The Scottish Women's Convention (SWC) aims to reflect the views of women across Scotland, amplifying their voices at decision-making levels.

To understand what is important to women in Scotland, SWC have produced the following survey. This survey will ask you for your views on a range of areas, asking you how you would improve Scottish public services over the 2026-2027 period.

The opinions you provide will feed directly into SWC Women's Priorities Report, which reflects on the Scottish Government's Programme for Government for 2026/27 and whether this corresponds with women's wants:

Scottish Women's Convention

The Scottish Women's Convention (SWC) aims to reflect the views of women across Scotland, amplifying their voices at decision-making levels. To understand what is important to women in Scotland, we have produced the following survey. This survey will ask you for your views on a range of areas, askin...

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

📢 A gentle reminder for those who attended the Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
on the 20th of May.

If you have not yet completed the evaluation form and have a few minutes to spare, we would be very grateful for your feedback. Your comments help us understand what worked well, identify areas for improvement, and shape future Lydia Osteoporosis Project events and activities.

You can access the evaluation form using the link below or by scanning the QR code attached to this post:

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZQ0epYW30n?origin=lprLink

Thank you again for your support and for helping us continue to improve and develop future events.

Many thanks🙌 The Lydia Osteoporosis Project Team 😊

05/06/2026

💬 Viewpoint by Susan Ott, MD: Although many individuals with remain untreated even after fracture, controversies persist regarding prevention strategies.

Recent US Food and Drug Administration regulatory changes allow osteoporosis drugs to be approved based on bone density, a surrogate marker, rather than clinical fracture reduction, aiming to reduce trial duration and facilitate medication development.

However, reliance on bone density as a surrogate may miss adverse outcomes, as not all agents with positive bone effects reduce fractures. Longer trials may better capture long-term safety and efficacy, improve patient education, and consider nonpharmacologic options such as hip protectors and thiazide diuretics.

https://ja.ma/4ubnlzJ

05/06/2026

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🦴Should You Get a Bone Density Scan Before Age 65?

Read the article 👉 https://bit.ly/3RP9QZd

Current U.S. guidelines suggest that routine bone density (DEXA) scans are generally recommended starting at age 65, or earlier only for women with specific risk factors such as a family history of osteoporosis, low body weight, certain medical conditions, or early menopause.

💪 For most younger women, the better investment is building strong bones through exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, good nutrition, and avoiding smoking.