Clinical Updates & Position Papers

The following position papers have been developed by the Osteoporosis Australia Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee.

Vitamin D and adult bone health in Australia and New Zealand ­ 2005
Position Statement

Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure Statement ­ UPDATED April 2007
Statement

Guidelines for the management of Postmenopausal osteoporosis for GPs ­ 2004
Guidelines

Osteoporosis & Corticosteroids
Prof Philip Sambrook, 2001, (4 Pages)

Osteoporosis & Men
A/Prof Terry Diamond, 2001, 01
A/Prof Terry Diamond, 2001, 02

Nutrition throughout the life-cycle
Dr Caryl Nowson, Deakin University, 2001 (3 pages)

Bone Densitometry
A/Prof Nick Pocock ­ Measurements Techniques in Osteoporosis

Vitamin D In Australia
Caryl Nowson, Terrence Diamond, Julie Pasco, Rebecca Mason, Philip Sambrook & John Eisman

Osteoporosis ­ diagnosis, treatment and management
Patrick Philips, Jody Braddon

Paget disease of Bone
MA Kotowicz