GPs face tougher QOF in new contract
GPs must achieve higher standards to earn the same QOF points after negotiators agreed to raise the ...
Fracture care needs urgent overhaul, says GPSI
GP commissioners must improve access to specialist osteoporosis clinics to tackle the growing burden...
Gene discovery presents osteoporosis therapy target
The discovery of a gene that regulates bone growth may provide a therapeutic target to prevent osteo...
MIMS bulletin to highlight musculoskeletal drug 'firsts'
The next issue of MIMS Spotlight will highlight major recent drug launches in the musculoskeletal fi...
NICE considers drug to prevent osteoporotic fractures
GPs will have a greater range of treatment options for preventing fractures in postmenopausal women ...
Osteoporosis must be included in QOF, says bone expert
Including osteoporosis indicators in QOF would be a cheap and effective way to prevent fractures and...
Osteoporosis website launched for healthcare professionals
A new osteoporosis website, BREAKfree from fractures, has been launched to provide healthcare profes...
Depression link to osteoporosis in premenopausal women
Depression in premenopausal women is as big a risk factor for osteoporosis as smoking, US research h...
Elderly patients and multiple medicines
Encouraging questions about medication is a first step towards concordance, says Professor David Has...
Osteoporosis
Contributed by Professor Ignac Fogelman, professor of nuclear medicine, Guy's, King's and St Thomas'...
