OIFE is a member of the European Rare Bone Forum (ERBF). A while ago they initiated a project to try to get a better overview of the unmet needs in rare bone conditions – especially regarding research & development: https://rarebone.org/news-rare-bone-diseases/projects/ OIFE promised to support the ERBF project a long time ago – but unfortunately some of…
Interview with Natasha Appelman-Dijkstra M.D. Ph.D., Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Netherlands Who are you and what is your relationship to OI? I am Natasha Appelman-Dijkstra internist-endocrinologist in Leiden University Medical Center and specialized in Bone and Mineral Disorders and thus treating patients with OI. I have worked in the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)…
The e-REC is an electronic reporting system which captures activity and allows for a better understanding of the occurrence of rare bone conditions incl. OI. The platform is open to ALL centers who see people with OI and other rare bone conditions. WHAT IS EURR-BONE? The EuRR-Bone (European Registry for Rare Bone and Mineral Conditions)…
A new quality registry for rare bone conditions is being developed in Norway. It’s a collaboration between Oslo University Hospital (orthopedic dept.) and the Norwegian centre of expertise for bone conditions TRS kompetansesenter for sjeldne diagnoser. On May 7th an advisory board was established and Ingunn Westerheim & Rebecca Tvedt Skarberg (substitute) from OIFE were…
ICCBH Virtual Forum: “Bone Fragility Disorders in Children” Abstract submission for the ICCBH Virtual Forum on Bone Fragility Disorders in Children is now open. The scientific programme and other details can be viewed on the meeting website. Time & venue: November 18-20th 2020 ONLINE. Abstract deadline: 1 October 2020 Abstract submissions and clinical cases are invited.…
The OI Foundation is seeking abstract submissions from young investigators working in the field of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and/or rare bone disease research to be presented at the 2020 OIF Young Investigator Symposium. Time Tuesday, November 17 from 5pm-8pm EST (23.00 – 02.00 CET). Abstract deadline Abstracts are due by October 1. More information on…
EuRR-Bone is launched! The registry EuRR-Bone was launched this week, and will cover rare bone and mineral conditions the European Reference Network on Rare Endocrine Conditions (Endo-ERN) as well as the European Reference Network on Rare Bone Disorders (ERN BOND). EuRR-Bone will be of service to all patients, health care professionals and researchers involved in the care…
Physicians of all specialties, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in rare bone conditions are welcome to attend monthly case-based telementoring presentations and discussions. The webinars are primarily for professionals in the US, but professionals from other countries can also ask to join. Presented by OIFE’s partners the Osteogenesis Imperfecta…
