Findings in the #JBMR Global Studies of Maternal and Pediatric Bone Health collection provide an insight into maternal bone mineral metabolism during pregnancy in the appendicular skeleton of rural Gambian women Mícheál Ó Breasail ([email protected]) Kate Ward Read more here: ow.ly/QOts50Smy5I

Rashida Abbas Ferrand #AIDS2024 RCT weekly vit D/daily calcium vs placebo in 11-19 yr olds with HIV Higher vit d levels but no impact on BMD overall but if vit D deficient (<75 nmol/L), significant BMD improvement Largest trial to date of vit D supplementation in children with HIV!!!!

Vitamin D (20,000iu weekly) and calcium (500mg daily) supplementation improves bone density in adolescents age 11-19 living with HIV in Zambia & Zimbabwe with 25OHD<75 - EDCTP VITALITY trial results presented by Rashida Abbas Ferrand IAC - the International AIDS Conference THRU_ZIM

Dr. Celia Gregson presents important findings from the Fractures-E3 Longitudinal Study in Zimbabwe at the ongoing ZiMA Annual Scientific Congress in Harare. 1/2⤵️

22% women with HIV in Zimbabwe age 40-60 has T-Score <-2.5, 8.8% already had a fragility fracture. Not one woman on osteoporosis treatment to reduce future risk. Real concern for future fracture burdens in Africa. THRU_ZIM

Are you based in Zimbabwe and ready for a #PhD opportunity? Are you a qualitative researcher? Are you passionate about #menopausal health and #Ageing ? Well you might want to apply to join us THRU_ZIM NIHR Global Health University of Bristol Centre for Health Equity Zimbabwe Wits University

Join the IFMRS Global #MSK Mentoring Network to boost your research career in #musculoskeletal. If you are #EarlyCareer or from #LMIC countries, get support through mentoring circles, expert guidance, and valuable networking! Apply by Sep 30! ifmrs.org/mentoring-netw…

anthony Muchai Manyara EuGMS - European Geriatric Medicine Society conference explaining complexity of #nutritional research in older populations Africa and need for multi-component interventions. NIHR Global Health University of Bristol Dr Grace Pearson (she/her) Ted Manyanga Kate Ward

Celia Gregson presents on Intrinsic Capacity impairments in #Gambia, #SouthAfrica, and #Zimbabwe EuGMS - European Geriatric Medicine Society #EuGMS2024 congress, as part of a Healthy Ageing in Africa programme funded by NIHR Global Health

📢🆕publication in HIV Medicine reporting on the prevalence, factors, and quality of life associated with frailty and pre-frailty in middle-aged and older adults living with HIV in Zimbabwe 🔗🔗doi.org/10.1111/hiv.13…

Closing on Monday! Please check out ifmrs.org/mentoring-netw… and complete the short form to register. Sub-Saharan African Musculoskeletal Network Kate Ward Celia Gregson Patricia Juárez Camacho, PhD Jen Westendorf #ASBMR2024

Today on #WorldMenopauseDay, we reflect on the critical #MENOPAUSEStudy, led by Celia Gregson , examining how menopause impacts African women, especially those living with #HIV. Check out our resources here 👉 menopausezim.wixsite.com/zimbabwe and here 👉 thruzim.org/resources

Fantastic turnout at Zimbabwe Osteoporosis & Bone Health Society ZOBS ‘Say No to Fragile Bones’ launch event! 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃🏾 Special thanks to Celia Gregson for sharing the impactful work we’re doing at THRU ZIM on fracture prevention and bone health research. #OsteoporosisDay

On #WorldOsteoporosisDay, we highlight the critical role of research in promoting bone health. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, & routine screenings are essential for maintaining strong bones. Let’s advance research and practice to protect our health!

Work by our researchers has been acknowledged at the International Menopause Society Congress #IMS2024 in Melbourne fittingly on #WorldOsteoporosisDay and just after #WorldMenopauseDay

Vertebral fracture prevalence and risk factors for fracture in the Gambia, West Africa: the Gambian bone and muscle ageing study academic.oup.com/jbmr/article/d… Sub-Saharan African Musculoskeletal Network MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM MRCLEC The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Today, we're hosting the Fractures-E3 Investigator and Stakeholders Meeting supported by Wellcome and National Institute for Health and Care Research. Organised in collaboration with Ministry of Health Gambia, the meeting is an opportunity to discuss research findings to integrate into clinical systems in The #Gambia.

What a fabulous day MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM . Such a rich day of sharing findings and discussing next steps with all of our stakeholders. Celia Gregson Awa Touray Kebba Marenah anthony Muchai Manyara University of Southampton Sub-Saharan African Musculoskeletal Network