Bone Disorders

Rare diseases can present numerous challenges for those living with these conditions and the healthcare professionals caring for them. In this interview we discuss some of these with Lisa Sarfaty, VP of Communication and Engagement for NORD (The National Organization for Rare Disorders) and explore ways in which they could be tackled.  Questions Could you […]

Our society partner, NORD (The National Organization for Rare Disorder) has planned several initiatives to support this year’s Rare Disease Day on 28 February.  These activities are aimed at raising awareness about rare diseases and the challenges faced by people living with these conditions.  In this video, Lisa Sarfaty, NORD’s VP of Communication and Engagement, […]

It was a pleasure to talk with Dr. Andrea R Genazzani (International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology and European Society of Gynecology) to find out when, in whom and for how long hormone replacement therapy should be administered for bone loss prevention post-menopause. ‘Hormone Replacement Therapy in post-menopause for bone loss prevention: when, how and for […]

touchENDOCRINOLOGY were delighted to catch up with Dr. Andrea R. Genazzani (International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology and European Society of Gynecology) to discuss the health burden of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and how HRT could be used as a prevention strategy. ‘Hormone Replacement Therapy in post-menopause for bone loss prevention: when, how and for how […]

We were delighted to talk with Dr Michael R. McClung (Oregon Osteoporosis Center, Portland, OR, USA) around the current unmet needs and standard of care for osteoporosis and the therapeutic targets currently being investigated that could lead to new drug approvals. ‘Can we expect new chemical entities for the management of osteoporosis in the coming […]

Dr Richard Keen (Director, Centre for Metabolic Bone Disease, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK) joins us for Rare Disease Day to discuss the spectrum of rare bone disorders, the challenges of diagnosis, and the impact on patient quality of life. Touch Medical Media is supporting Rare Disease Day (28 February 2022) to shine a […]

Ethan Crough, a middle school technology education teacher, joins us for Rare Disease Day to celebrate diversity as a man living with achondroplasia. Ethan discusses his experiences of living with achondroplasia and highlights useful resources such as Little People of America, which provide support for people of short stature and their families.  Touch Medical Media […]

touchIMMUNOLOGY joins Professor Nicola Veronese (University of Padova, Italy) at WCO21 to discuss the efficacy, safety and quality of pharma-grade chondroitin sulfate in osteoarthritis treatment. Questions 1. What is the rationale for the use of highly purified chondroitin sulfate (hpCS) in osteoarthritis treatment? (00:12-01:05) 2. Could you tell us a little about your recent literature […]