Osteoporosis Research Awarded $ 25,000 | Mirage News

Hudson Institute

First osteoporosis screening program to identify patients at high risk of fracture after stroke is established after ANZBMS and the Bone Health Foundation awarded a $ 25,000 grant to the Hudson Institute.

The project, led by Associate Professor Frances Milat, is the first of its kind to examine the effectiveness of a program to optimize osteoporosis and prevent post-stroke fractures.

Research will improve understanding, prevention, and treatment of those with poor bone health.

A / Prof Milat is a clinician-researcher trained in clinical endocrinology and metabolic bone diseases. She is Associate Director of Endocrinology and Head of Metabolic Bone Services at Monash Health, director of the Metabolic Bone Research Group at the Hudson Institute, and Associate Professor at Monash University.

“Osteoporosis and fractures in people with neurological disabilities are a neglected area of ​​health care and research worldwide,” said A / Prof Milat.

“Common neurological diseases such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and cerebral palsy are associated with a three to seven-fold increase in the risk of fractures. Fractures are a devastating event in these populations, resulting in prolonged disability and increased mortality. “

“The Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS) and the Bone Health Foundation Grant have been instrumental in supporting an important post-stroke fracture prevention project.”

Effectiveness of a fracture liaison service aimed at those at high risk of fractures after an ischemic stroke

Associate Professor Frances Milat

Osteoporosis and fractures in people with neurological disabilities are a neglected area of ​​health care and research worldwide. Common neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy are associated with a three to seven fold increase in fracture risk. Fractures are a devastating event in these populations, resulting in prolonged disability and increased mortality.

This project is the first of its kind to focus on osteoporosis optimization and fracture prevention after stroke. We will implement and evaluate the first osteoporosis screening program to identify people at high risk of fracture after stroke.

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