Arthritis Research Canada Recognizes World Osteoporosis Day with Research & Awareness Aimed at Making Millions Less Breakable

October 20, 2025 (Vancouver) – Today is World Osteoporosis Day and Arthritis Research Canada is shedding light on a condition that affects around 2.3 million Canadians and the research its scientists are conducting to improve diagnosis and care.

Osteoporosis is a medical condition that increases a person’s risk of breaking bones. It’s often called a silent disease because individuals live with it for years before receiving a diagnosis.

“Much like high blood pressure, patients often don’t know they have osteoporosis until they experience life-changing fractures,” said Dr. Raheem Kherani, a rheumatologist and clinician investigator at Arthritis Research Canada.

Canada’s largest clinical arthritis research institution is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, November 5 at 11 a.m. PST as part of its latest Education Series episode, which focuses on osteoporosis and bone health.

Webinar attendees will learn about:

• Osteoporosis and who it affects
• Risk factors for developing osteoporosis
• Bone density and fracture risk
• Osteoporosis prevention
• Medications used to treat osteoporosis and improve bone density
• The role of diet and exercise in osteoporosis
• The latest osteoporosis research

Dr. Kherani will host the webinar with Arthritis Research Canada research scientist and rheumatologist, Dr. Carrie Ye.

Dr. Kherani is the Head of the Division of Rheumatology at Richmond Hospital. He has conducted extensive research on osteoporosis and has advocated for access to medications and improved care in Indigenous and remote communities. Dr. Ye is the Medical Director of the Northern Alberta Osteoporosis Program. Her research specialty is osteoporosis and fracture risk in cancer patients.

Don’t miss the chance to ask questions during the Q&A session. This webinar is part of Episode 18 of Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Research Education Series. Learn more about osteoporosis research, resources, patient stories and more on Arthritis Research Canada’s website or by signing up for the free webinar.

To sign up for the Osteoporosis & Bone Health webinar, click here.

To watch Episode 18 of the Arthritis Research Education Series, click here.

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Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America. Our mission is to transform the lives of people impacted by arthritis through patient-centred research and engagement. Arthritis Research Canada’s scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, leads a team of over 100 researchers, trainees and staff whose life-changing research is creating a future where people with arthritis have the knowledge and tools to triumph over pain and disability. Arthritis Research Canada is now conducting arthritis research from coast to coast with centres in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia and scientists affiliated with ten major Canadian universities: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, Western University, Université Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke and Dalhousie University. Arthritis Research Canada is leading research aimed at preventing arthritis, facilitating early diagnosis, finding new and better treatments, and improving quality of life.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Bernice Rahman
Marketing and Communications Officer
Arthritis Research Canada
604.207.4010
brahman@arthritisresearch.ca