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ASBMR Updates & Announcements
 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of ASBMR member Solomon Posen, M.D., FRACP.
A longtime friend and colleague of many, Sol was a pioneer in bone and mineral endocrinology in Australia. His contributions in bone research ranged from basic biochemistry – he described the first means of distinguishing alkaline phosphatase of bone origin – to clinical studies in metabolic bone disease including work in Paget’s disease, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism and tumour-induced osteomalacia. Many will remember him for his many questions and observations at various scientific meetings and the ANZBMS Sol Posen Research Award honours his commitment not only to bone and mineral research, but also to the education and mentoring of younger clinicians and scientists.
Even after his retirement from the Department of Medicine at Sydney University (Australia) in 1990 and from clinical practice and teaching in 2000, he continued to engage in clinical and academic life from attendance at large international meetings to weekly attendance at North Shore Hospital grand rounds and journal clubs. A memorial service is planned at the Northern Sydney Medical School.
Please join us in recognizing Dr. Posen’s contribution to our field by leaving a note, sharing a memory, or contributing a donation in his honor.
 In commemoration of National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a video about the impact of undiagnosed osteoporosis is now available to share with patients, clinicians, friends, family and colleagues. Florence’s Story, a video produced by NBHA, helps spread the word about the importance of osteoporosis testing and treatment. It is free and available for download.
 Sarcopenia as a specific condition was initially identified in 1989. Originally, it referred to the loss of muscle mass that occurs with age, and was seen as a characteristic state almost universal with aging. Over time clinical perspectives on sarcopenia have evolved and sarcopenia has now come to be defined as a clinically significant disorder based on distinct findings and functional issues. There is wide conceptual agreement on the base definition of sarcopenia but variations still exist with specific cut-points, which are thresholds chosen to distinguish those who have a disease or condition based on ranges of biological measurements. Join this 1-hour webinar to hear from leaders of national and international efforts to reach agreement on appropriate cut-points for the condition.
This webinar will take place on Monday, June 13 at 10:00am Eastern. Register today!
 The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases featured an article in its most recent newsletter highlighting the molecular underpinnings of bone loss associated with a condition in which too much parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced. “The findings, which appeared in the journal Cell Metabolism, suggest that treating patients with existing drugs may help prevent bone loss, sidestepping the need for surgery.” To read the full article, which includes further description of the research findings, visit the NIAMS website.
 The Endocrine Fellows Foundation and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research are pleased to offer fellows training in osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases a unique opportunity to participate in the Tenth Fellows Forum on Metabolic Bone Diseases, September 15-16, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, immediately prior to the ASBMR 2016 Annual Meeting. MDs and PhDs in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of an accredited fellowship or PhD training program are eligible for nomination. The application deadline is Friday June 17th, 2016. Learn more and apply today by downloading the full call for nominations announcement and application.
JBMR® Highlights
Sex-and Site-Specific Normative Data Curves for HR-pQCT
Lauren A Burt, Zhiying Liang, Tolulope T Sajobi, David A Hanley and Steven K Boyd
Accepted manuscript online: 18 MAY 2016
It May Seem Inflammatory, but Some T Cells Are Innately Healing to the Bone
Shirin Kalyan
Accepted manuscript online: 21 MAY 2016
Long-Term Low Intake of Dietary Calcium and Fracture Risk in Older Adults with Plant-Based Diet: A Longitudinal Study from the China Health and Nutrition Survey
Aiping Fang, Keji Li, Meihan Guo, Jingjing He, He Li, Xin Shen and Jie Song
Accepted manuscript online: 21 MAY 2016
Bone Science in the News
Why Are Older Adults Not Receiving Treatment For Osteoporosis After Surgery For Hip Fractures?
Forbes (5/19/2016)
Fracture Liaisons: A Proven Approach to Reducing Future Breaks
Endocrine News (5/2016)
Bone Metastases Are Impacting More Patients
Oncology Nurse Advisor (2016)
Survey: 71 Percent of Hip Fracture Patients Not Told They Have Osteoporosis
MedicalXpress (5/19/2016)
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