Endocrine Abstracts

Osteoporosis constitutes a major public health problem through its association with age-related fractures. These fractures typically occur at the hip, spine and wrist. Our research into osteoporosis at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit over three decades has characterised the epidemiology of these fractures, and contributed to the generation of preventive strategies against them throughout the lifecourse. Around 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men in the UK will sustain an osteopor...

The last year has definitely not been the most easy one for research in general as the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in limitations on how basic research could be performed. Despite this, it is definitely worthwhile to look back on the data that has been published over the last year. During this presentation, I will highlight some publications that, for one or another reason, can be considered of major importance for or impact on the bone field. This selection was made by searchi...