Region’s Bone Health Specialists to Reveal Latest Osteoporosis Research in Damascus This Month

AlBawaba.com

April 21, 2010

Syria

Arab and international experts and practitioners are gathering in Damascus this month for the largest bone health convention in the region to discuss the latest data on osteoporosis research, prevention and treatment.

The 5th Pan Arab Osteoporosis Congress, taking place from April 28th through 30th in Damascus-Syria, is organized by the Pan Arab Osteoporosis Society (PAOS), in collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation, and with the support of Nestlé Middle East as part of their “Nestlé Strong and Healthy Bones” initiative. 

“Osteoporosis is one of the most disabling conditions of older adults and the elderly. It represents an immense human, social and economic burden,” said Dr. Gemma Adib, President of PAOS and Congress President. “Osteoporosis is a global problem, but according to latest studies Asia is the region where the increase in osteoporosis fractures will be the greatest. Specialists in this field need to continue working closely to pool data and share expertise, an objective which we hope our congress will contribute to achieving, with a view to actively stop the alarming spread of bone disease in our region.” 

Supported by leading pharmaceutical companies, the fifth edition of the PAOS Congress will once again host the field’s most renowned experts from the region as well as from around the world, to share and discuss the latest data on basic and clinical osteoporosis research including new development in bone cell biology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. In addition to the rich scientific program, the congress will feature important public sessions highlighting the role of nutrition and exercise in preventing osteoporosis.

“We are strongly committed to promoting bone health in the region, in cooperation with experts in the field,” said Karine Antoniades Turk, 
Nutritionist, Nestlé Middle East. “Through the ‘Nestlé Strong and Healthy Bones Initiative’, we put our broad resources and nutritional expertise in the service of the public at large. Our aim is to help increase awareness as to the role of the right nutrition and physical activity in building and maintaining strong and healthy bones; crucial for osteoporosis prevention.”

Turk added that the initiative, launched in 2009 in cooperation with the Pan Arab Osteoporosis Society, has so far organized and sponsored awareness campaigns in several Arab countries including Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, the UAE and Saudi Arabia; with plans to continue well into the future. 

Nestlé is a global leader in the area of bone health, owning the world’s largest private nutritional research and development network, and working closely with scientific and health bodies; all contributing to the company’s wealth of knowledge and expertise in this field. 

A host of renowned international experts will be presenting their views and latest studies during the congress, including: Prof. John Kanis, President of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF); Prof. René Rizzoli, University Hospitals of Geneva; Prof. Serge Ferrari, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Geneva; Prof. Peter Burkhardt, Swiss Association Against Osteoporosis; Prof. Christian Roux, Evaluation Center for Bone Disease Paris; Prof. Jean-Yves Reginster, University of Liege Belgium; Prof. Abdul A. Samra, Wayne State University School of Medicine USA; and Prof. Bess Dawson Hughes, IOF General Secretary.

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