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Category Osteopenia

2 Dec

Sustainability of the Healthcare System and Quality of Care

Article by Dr Manel Santiñà, Past President of the Spanish Society for Healthcare Quality (SECA) The sustainability of the healthcare system The sustainability of the healthcare system and the quality of care are two fundamental pillars for ensuring that healthcare is effective, equitable and enduring over time. Although they may sometimes seem to be conflicting […]

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19 Nov

OAFI at the 34th Popular Turnip Cuisine Fair in La Cerdanya

This cita gastronómica emblemática showcases the turnip, a true gastronomic treasure that has given character to Cerdana cuisine since time immemorial. From sowing at the end of July to harvesting in October, turnips grow slowly in the high mountain fields, nourished by rich, calcareous soil that gives them their unmistakable flavor. In autumn, this modest […]

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12 Nov

Breast Cancer Screening

Article by Marina Geli Fàbrega, doctor and former Health Minister Population screenings Population-based screening is one of the most effective and equitable public health strategies for detecting diseases among population subgroups in the asymptomatic phase. Breast cancer screening reduces mortality by 30% in women over the age of 50. In Catalonia, public population-based screening is […]

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5 Nov

OSTEOPENIA: we promote a multidisciplinary agreement with patients and 20 scientific societies

Barcelona, 17 October. On 15 October, OAFI published a “Multidisciplinary consensus on the treatment of patients with osteopenia and fracture risk in Spain” * BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, with the participation of patients, 45 leading experts in the field of bone health, and 20 scientific societies. Osteopenia Osteopenia is an underdiagnosed condition that represents an intermediate […]

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