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Apr
2024

WCO IOF-ESCEO 2024 CONGRESS

 Hilton, London, United Kingdom

World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Hilton London, United Kingdom, 11-14 April 2024

9
14
Jun
2023
} Wed, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS: FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT IN OSTEOPOROSIS

he main aim of therapy in osteoporosis is to reduce fracture risk. Assessment of fracture risk using clinical risk factors and bone mineral density (BMD) is therefore an important aspect in deciding on starting pharmacotherapy in patients with low bone mass. One of the available tools that can be used in this regard is FRAX, an online fracture risk assessment tool and the talk will outline the appropriate use of this clinical tool as well as the intervention thresholds for starting pharmacotherapy.

9
18
Apr
2023
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS: CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D

 Webinar

Calcium and vitamin D supplements are considered essential to bone health. Dr Lipschitz will discuss the merits and risks of supplements in the general population, persons with osteoporosis and the elderly. Concern has been registered regarding the safety of calcium and vitamin D. This data will be examined. Recommendations based on the latest data as […]

9
04
May
2023
} Thu, 16:00 to 12:00

WCO-IOF ESCEO Congress

 International Barcelona Convention Center Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, Barcelona, Spain

After more than 2 years of virtual editions, the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases will take place from May 4 to May 7, 2023 in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain !

9
14
Mar
2023
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS: 14 MARCH 2023

 Webinar

Osteoporosis is an incurable and systemic skeletal disorder that weakens bone strength with an increased risk of fracture. Dr de Villiers will delve into the management of osteoporosis as a life-long process that requires different drugs over varying periods of time with intermittent drug-free periods, and emphasise that a detailed knowledge of every available drug […]

9
26
Jan
2023
} Thu, 14:00 to 17:00

THE MENOPAUSE STUDY: ONLINE EVENT

 Virtual Event

Understanding the impact of HIV infection and the effect of menopause on the health, and particularly musculoskeletal health, of African women.  (The MENOPAUSE Study) This event is endorsed by the South African Menopause Society and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa. The event is free,  but registration is required. The event will be hosted on Zoom. All times shown are in CAT.

9
22
Nov
2022
} Tue, 09:00 to 17:00

NOFSA RUN/WALK FOR LIFE

Registration is R125 per person Everyone that registers will automatically be entered into a lucky draw. Prize winners will be announced after the completion of the race on Monday, 28 November. Everyone that enters will receive a NOFSA & Run/Walk for Life Cap.

9
25
Nov
2022
} Fri, 08:00 to 17:00

NOFSA RATTLE THEM BONES VIRTUAL RUN

 Virtual Event

You can enter for a 5km, 10km and 21km race and run anywhere in the country. Entries via Entry Ninja. The first 3 places will receive a medal which will be dispatched after the race. Registration is R125 and children under 12 is free. Raffle tickets are on sale at Entry Ninja for R10. Winner […]

9
26
Nov
2022
} Sat, 09:00 to 11:00

NOFSA RATTLE THEM BONES FUN RUN AT MEERENDAL

 Meerendal Wine Farm, Vissershok Road, Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa

5km Course Register via Entry Ninja The event starts at 09:00 with registrations on the day. Race starts at 09:30 All participants will receive a NOFSA Cap. There are restaurants at the venue if you want to eat something after the event. Raffle tickets are on sale at Entry Ninja for R10 and also on […]

9
08
Oct
2022
} Sat, 09:00 to 13:00

NOFSA-IOF FLS VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM 2

 Virtual Event, South Africa

 

9
10
Aug
2022
} Wed, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS: PART 5: My patient has a low bone mass – is this osteoporosis or could it be something else?

 Virtual Event

This practical clinical session will provide an overview of the approach to the investigation of secondary causes of osteoporosis with two case studies illustrating the importance of excluding underlying conditions before starting treatment.

9
19
Jul
2022
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS | OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS: BEWARE OF THE OTHERS!

 Virtual Event

The talk will focus on the most “common” or “feared” side-effects of the Osteoporosis drugs available in South Africa. A mention of some of the new, commonly used drugs used for alternative conditions (e.g. Diabetes Mellitus) which has a positive or detrimental effect on bone.

9
14
Jun
2022
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

How to interpret your patient’s DXA (Case Studies) Dr Graham Ellis Sponsored by Eli Lilly

 Virtual Event
9
28
May
2022
} Sat, 09:00 to 13:00

NOFSA-IOF FLS Symposium: The need for a fracture liaison service in South Africa

9
10
May
2022
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS: Managing the Elderly Patient Post-Fracture

9
09
Mar
2022
} Wed, 18:00 to 19:00

NOFSA MASTERCLASS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS

 Virtual Event, South Africa

Join our Free CPD Accredited Virtual Event on 9 March from 6-7pm when Dr Hayley de Wet will talk about a practical approach to the management of osteoporosis.  

9
25
Nov
2021
} Thu, 08:00 to 23:55

NOFSA Virtual Charity Event: Rattle Them Bones Fun Run

Race Format:  5km and 21 km Entries & Starting Times Date: 25 – 27 November 2021 (we allow 3 days as this is a virtual event and can be done at any time if it falls within the dates supplied) Time: From 25 November 2021 8:00am till 27 November 2021 midnight The 5km and/or 21km […]

9
05
Aug
2021
} Thu, 18:00 to 20:15

NVC – SESSION 1

9
06
Jul
2021
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

FRAX in SA – Prof Bilkish Cassim, 6 July 2021

 Webinar

Prof Bilkish Cassim Prof. Bilkish Cassim is the head of the Department of Geriatrics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is a member of the Executive Committee of NOFSA and has participated in the development of the NOFSA guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis and the annual Advanced Courses in Osteoporosis. She is the principal […]

9
08
Jun
2021
} Tue, 18:00 to 19:00

All you wanted to know about DXA: case studies – Dr Graham Ellis, 8 June 2021

 Webinar

Dr Graham Ellis Dr Ellis is a Specialist Physician practicing in the field of Endocrinology and is also Medical Director of and consults internationally to Accelerated Enrolment Solutions (AES), a global clinical research organisation. His clinical interests are Osteoporosis, Diabetes & Metabolic Disease. He runs a clinical densitometry service has participated in various DXA training courses. […]

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