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Vanco Vlastimil (��ֳ� S.A.) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:50:27 +0000

��ֳ� at FFN 2022: Taking a united stance on the importance of post-fracture care

Adriaan Snauwaert, Global Communications & Company Reputation

Vanco Vlastimi… Wed 19/10/2022 - 14:50

We are looking forward to coming together, face-to-face, with experts from across the globe at this year’s Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) 2022 congress in Melbourne, beginning – aptly – on World Osteoporosis Day on 20 October. We’re excited to share and debate the very latest data and thinking, with the ultimate aim of delivering on FFN’s mission to optimise the multidisciplinary management of fragility fracture patients and the prevention of secondary fractures.

This mission is very much in line with our own, which is why we’re so proud to work with FFN and other partners such as the International Osteoporosis Foundation through initiatives such as Capture the Fracture^®, a global program to facilitate the implementation of Post-Fracture Care (PFC) Coordination Programs, such as Fracture Liaison Services (FLS), for secondary fracture prevention.

Approximately 80% of individuals who have sustained a fracture due to osteoporosis do not receive the follow-up care they need, increasing the risk of suffering another costly and potentially life-altering break. FLSs provide routine assessment and management through a specialist multi-disciplinary team, thereby systematically reviewing patients’ risk for future fractures and their need for treatment, so they can receive optimal, personalised care. Coordinated PFC programs such as FLSs have been shown to improve outcomes of osteoporosis-related fractures and to reduce re-fracture rates and mortality, ultimately lessening the burden on healthcare systems.

Such is their value, Japan and Denmark have recently made significant changes to their reimbursement schemes in the FLS space – changes which recognise the importance of PFC and which position FLSs as an essential part of the treatment pathway. In Japan, patients who have suffered a hip fracture will now be automatically assessed for osteoporosis in line with FLS clinical standards. In addition, the fee to manage secondary fracture prevention, which is often a significant barrier to care access, will also be reimbursed. In Denmark, FLSs will be reimbursed in four out of five regions over the course of 2022 – 2023.

Spain, Italy and the UK have also recognised the urgency of dealing with the osteoporosis treatment gap; they are all actively investing in innovative new treatments and have updated guidelines to ensure patients can access to them as quickly as possible.

There’s lots to be optimistic about, but always more we can do. By bringing together members of the scientific community, patient groups, governments and industry leaders, events such as FFN act as a platform to facilitate the prioritization and implementation of PFC programs in even more countries around the world.

Look out for updates from ��ֳ� at FFN 2022 on Twitter and LinkedIn!

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��ֳ� supports launch of the IOF SCOPE-2021 report about the increasing burden of osteoporosis and inequality of care in Europe

Vanco Vlastimil (��ֳ� S.A.) — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:18:48 +0000

��ֳ� supports launch of the IOF SCOPE-2021 report about the increasing burden of osteoporosis and inequality of care in Europe

Adriaan Snauwaert, Global Communications & Company Reputation

Vanco Vlastimi… Mon 07/02/2022 - 12:18

The International Osteoporosis Foundation published its Scorecard for Osteoporosis in Europe (SCOPE) 2021 report which describes the epidemiology, burden, and treatment of osteoporosis in each of the 27 countries of the European Union plus Switzerland and the UK revealing startling statistics:

For every minute that passes eight new fracture cases arise in the EU.
It is estimated that more than 23 million people are at high risk of osteoporotic fractures in the European Union.
Osteoporosis and the 4.3 million fragility fractures that it causes cost the health care systems of Europe in excess of €56 billion each year based on data for 2019. Only 3% of this money was spent on medical treatment.

The SCOPE-2021 report aims to highlight the burden of disease in addition to gaps and inequalities in the provision of healthcare for osteoporosis in Europe. The call to action is for a Europe-wide strategy and parallel national strategies to provide coordinated osteoporosis care to reduce fragility fractures and their impact on individual lives, society and the healthcare system.

Together with the IOF and national osteoporosis societies, ��ֳ� is committed to raising awareness of the increasing burden of osteoporosis in Europe in addition to highlighting the inequality of care and access to osteoporosis medication. ��ֳ� is working hand-in-hand with the IOF to ensure that this report is widely disseminated and reaches key stakeholders such as patients, healthcare providers, payers and policy makers.

Through our Capture the Fracture partnership with the IOF, we can engage key stakeholders in these countries around the call-to-action to understand what support they will need to improve the quality of osteoporosis care including access to timely risk assessments and effective treatment options.

In addition, ��ֳ� is amplifying the key findings from the SCOPE-2021 report on Twitter and LinkedIn this week and will continue to support the dissemination over the coming months during key congresses and events. Please support by sharing and retweeting posts. For more information you can read the full SCOPE report here: SCOPE report.

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Partnering to Improve Patient Care on World Osteoporosis Day 2020

eCMSadmin — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Partnering to Improve Patient Care on World Osteoporosis Day 2020

Scott Fleming, Global Communications & Company Reputation

eCMSadmin Tue 20/10/2020 - 11:00

Today marks World Osteoporosis Day (WOD); a day dedicated to raising global awareness of a silent epidemic that affects 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 worldwide. Recognised every year on 20th October, WOD acts as a platform for people to discuss the physical and psychological nature of osteoporosis and risk factors for fragility fractures; as well as its broader impact on society as a whole.

Osteoporosis is a global health concern; causing more than 8.9 million fragility fractures every year. This condition can inflict a major impact on quality of life, accounting for more days spent in hospital for women over age 45 than many other diseases, including diabetes and breast cancer. And as the world’s elderly population continues to grow, the number of these fractures is predicted to rise.

In an effort to fight the growing prevalence, ��ֳ�, Amgen and the University of Oxford, announced a new collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to support its Capture the Fracture^® (CTF) program, which aims to combat the global public health burden of osteoporosis by reducing hip and vertebral fractures by 25% by 2025. This global initiative supports implementation of post-fracture care (PFC) coordination programs in hospitals and healthcare systems to help patients prevent subsequent fractures due to osteoporosis.

“Post-Fracture Care programs are recognised as an effective way to help close the secondary fracture care gap by improving diagnosis and treatment rates as well as lessening the growing cost burden on healthcare systems,” notes Brandon Drew, Vice President and Global Head of Bone, Immunology Solutions at ��ֳ� “Since the Partnership formation, Capture the Fracture has established new PFC coordination programs across Europe, Asia Pacific, North and South America. We’re incredibly proud of the work conducted to date, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the IOF, the University of Oxford and Amgen to achieve our collective goal.”

As we continue to collaborate with organisations around the world we’re excited to be at the forefront of initiatives like the IOF’s Capture the Fracture to tackle this significant health burden that has been underestimated and overlooked by healthcare systems for far too long.

For more information about the CTF programme, visit https://www.capturethefracture.org/

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Partnering together from afar: Improving outcomes for people living with osteoporosis

eCMSadmin — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Partnering together from afar: Improving outcomes for people living with osteoporosis

Brandon Drew, Osteoporosis Mission, Immunology Solutions

eCMSadmin Tue 18/08/2020 - 10:30

This years’ World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO) is set to take place virtually on 20-23 August. While it is not the ‘live’ stage many had initially anticipated, the virtual congress is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the osteoporosis community and share insights into the latest advances in bone health from around the world.

In today’s current climate, the importance of continuing to connect from afar extends beyond congresses. Recently, ��ֳ� announced a new collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to support its Capture the Fracture^® program which aims to combat the global public health burden of osteoporosis by reducing the incidence of hip and vertebral fractures by 25% by 2025.

Osteoporosis is a serious chronic condition that weakens bone over time, making them thinner and more likely to break. We are fortunate though, that there are steps patients and healthcare providers can take to reduce fracture risk. Despite these resources, even after an osteoporosis-related fracture, approximately, 80% of individuals at high risk are still not identified or treated. Capture the Fracture, a global IOF initiative, now supported by ��ֳ� and Amgen and in collaboration with the University of Oxford, aims to proactively implement post-fracture care (PFC) coordination programs in hospitals and healthcare systems to help patients prevent subsequent fractures due to osteoporosis.

This partnership also welcomes collaboration from existing fracture prevention coalitions on international, regional, and national levels to drive fracture prevention policy change and prioritization. Additional aims of the partnership include developing and implementing efficiencies and best practice sharing across PFC program sites, creating digital platforms to track and share PFC effectiveness, and providing virtual and in-person mentorship and learning opportunities for healthcare providers.

By continuing to connect, partner and collaborate with organizations and experts around the world, even virtually, ��ֳ� hopes to tackle a significant healthcare issue that has been overlooked for too long, and deliver better support and outcomes for people living with the osteoporosis.

For more information about Capture the Fracture, please visit http://www.capturethefracture.org.

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New osteoporosis partnership aims to combat osteoporosis burden

eCMSadmin — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

New osteoporosis partnership aims to combat osteoporosis burden

Scott Fleming, Global Communications & Company Reputation

eCMSadmin Thu 18/06/2020 - 02:00

Could the incidence of hip and vertebral fractures be reduced by 25% by 2025? That’s the goal of a Capture the Fracture – a new partnership that aims to improve the lives of people with osteoporosis.

As part of this initiative, ��ֳ� will work with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), Amgen and the University of Oxford to combat the global public health burden of osteoporosis-related fractures.

Currently, it is estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide suffer from osteoporosis, resulting in an estimated fracture every three seconds. As osteoporosis increases with age, the number of people at risk of osteoporosis-related fractures are set to rise in line with an ageing population.

Osteoporosis is treated by multiple specialties, underscoring the need for coordinated care to support patients with the condition. Capture the Fracture, initiated by IOF, helps to proactively implement post-fracture care (PFC) coordination programs in hospitals and healthcare systems to help patients prevent subsequent fractures due to osteoporosis.

This global partnership aims to double the 390 existing Capture the Fracture programs by the end of 2022, and will focus on key regions including Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Collaboration and mutual learning are necessary if we are to face the challenges of the future and find a way to lessen the burden faced by healthcare systems and people living with osteoporosis. This global partnership supports ��ֳ�’s ambition of connected healthcare, finding ways to deliver more for the patient and transforming the lives of people with severe diseases.

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