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Please make sure all your patients know about this….#better ones

As [email protected] at todays #RCNSOTN23 conference said, look after yourselves, and learn a little each day to better care for our patients. here’s a great open source book to get you started…

🦴🧠 Pre-op #delirium testing in #hipfracture pts should be standard. ❓ Why? Because delirium: ⭐️ Indicates worse prognosis ⭐️ Responds to treatment ⭐️ Needs a Dx to inform pts & carers ⭐️ Can mask pain ⭐️ + several other reasons 🔗 boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130…

The 2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific Regional Congress (FFNAP 2024) presents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the field of fragility fracture care and prevention. fragilityfracturecongress.com/sign-up

Incidence down in many countries, but absolute number going up because we live longer - which is a good thing!

🦴 IV zoledronate in the days just after #hipfracture should be 1st line treatment for osteoporosis 🌟 Consensus statement from UK & Ireland 🔗 academic.oup.com/ageing/article…

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the European Regional Congress 2024.  Benefit from the Early Bird Registration fees until June 1st! Learn more about registration!  LINK  ffn-rem-europe-2024.org/en/registratio…

From to left to right: Assoc Prof Irewin Tabu, Assoc Prof Hui Min Khor, Dato' Indera Dr Nor Azimi Yunus(Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health Malaysia) and Dato' Dr Lee Joon-Kiong, and Assoc Prof Frede Frihagen.

Fride Frihagen President FFN presenting at FFNAP conference in Kuala Lumpar

Khairunnissa Hooda, as a chief nursing officer, shares her expertise by providing input on the panel and discussing the delirium care bundle.

Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) President elect Karen Hertz plenary speakers #FFNIstanbul2024 #Interdisciplinary_care

Insightful keynote lectures by Dr Maria Panourgia on "Comprehensive assessment driven management: When, why and how" and Prof Alasdair Maclullich on "Delirium and fragility fractures"

Prof Ólöf Geirsdóttir presenting "Principles of nutrition in the acute and post-acute orthogeriatric phases"

Nutricia symposium at Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Istanbul Fascinating talk by philip atherton on the many roles of the musculoskeletal system

Regional Congresses 2026 Bid Submission Deadline: All bids must be submitted by Dec 31st. Please send your completed proposal to [email protected].

Loss of lean mass is associated with increased fracture risk among individuals on anti-osteoporosis medication. Patients should be encouraged to pursue strategies to prevent sarcopenia. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

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Best abstracts presented at the FFN Global Congress 2023 in Oslo, Norway are now published! journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

🧠⚕️ Treating delirium is complex. ♥️ But always remember that there is a person in front of you who is suffering & needs warmth, gentleness & skilled interaction. 🪢 Thinking about delirium treatment as both brain care & mind care is essential. #delirium #acutecare