Saturday, March 18, 2006

Message from the Chairperson

Dr. Arnel Malaya our Chairperson placed his message on our ever first blogpost.
This is now reposted for everyone to read.
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Dr. Malaya's Message:

Dear Diplomates!

Good Day to you all!

This is long in coming. This is the first time that I'm blogging you know.

First of all, I would like to congratulate Edmund, for creating this blogsite for PBRM. Now that he is on-board as a Governor, he has the mandate to put his interests in creative activities such as this.

May I therefore invite every Diplomate to visit our site and post comments so that we (Board of Governors) and the Board can serve you better.

One of the most important matter that needs the attention of every Diplomate is the updating of our By-Laws. This is important in the sense that the way we conduct the examinations can be influenced or modified.We have sent you copies of it & presented it to the body after the PARM Business Meeting. But if you have not received, then please inform us so we can send it through email.

We intend to present the revisions during the MidYear Convention of PARM. So, please send in your comments and suggestions.

The success of the Board depends on you the Diplomates!!

Thank You.

ARNEL V. MALAYA, M.D.
Chairman, Board of Governors

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

International Osteoporosis Foundation IOF



International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) website is a great source of information regarding current trends and updates on the management and treatment of Osteoporosis.

Click on the following for relevant sources of information:

1. IOF: For Health Professionals
with links to
a. Bone loading Exercise Recommendations

b. Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures

c. Teaching Resource Kit on Osteoporosis

2. IOF: Publications
with links there on a. On how fragile is her future? in pdf format.

b. Reviews and Editorials
c. Invest in your Bones
d. IOF videos
e. Reports on Osteoporosis in the EU

For other sources of slides click on Vertebral Fracture Initiative
That has over 90 slides for educational use.
(11 to 12 Megabytes for download)




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