Dr. Adi Cohen is conducting a research study for women with pregnancy and lactation associated osteoporosis (PLO). This study aims to define the bone defect that leads to PLO and to better understand the causes, risk factors, predictors of disease severity, and natural history of PLO so that we can develop targeted treatment approaches. This study has been approved by the Columbia University Irving Medical Center IRB: #AAAR0960.
Medicare Cost Of Osteoporotic Fractures – 2021
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) contracted with the independent actuarial firm Milliman to analyze the state-by-state economic and clinical impact of osteoporotic fractures suffered by Americans insured by Medicare. These reports provide the latest and most detailed state-level review of the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, their health care impact and associated Medicare costs. They are available for advocacy use to raise awareness and encourage policy makers to take action to improve bone health.
The Impact of Osteoporosis and Fractures on the African American Community
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) recently hosted a webinar for patients and caregivers to discuss the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis in the Black and African American community. Our panel of experts shared information about the basics of bone health and fractures, the impact of osteoporotic fractures in the Black and African American community and practical steps people can take to protect their bone health as part of healthy aging.