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To catch a thief: Can you stop osteoporosis from stealing your strong bones?

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Les Voyageurs – Bar Lounge

900 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., Montreal
Please RSVP: cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

You may not think about your bones very often, but they support your every move. Healthy bones are hard, durable and dependable. But if you've been neglecting your bones, they are susceptible to osteoporosis, also known as the silent thief. This debilitating disease can turn your strong skeleton into a brittle and fragile frame.

Join us for refreshments and a lively discussion about the latest research on osteoporosis and what you can do to protect and repair your bones.

Take care of what you've got before it's gone!

This free event is presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis.

Experts:

Dr. Marc McKee
Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine
McGill University

Dr. Hope Weiler
Canada Research Chair in Nutrition, Development and Aging

Dr. David Goltzman
Professor of Medicine
Principal Investigator, Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study

Moderator:

Dr. Ariel Fenster
McGill Office for Science and Society