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3 Dec

OAFI Foundation and SEIOMM sign a collaboration framework to bring doctors and patients together in the research of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Last November, SEIOMM (Spanish Society for Bone and Mineral Metabolism Research) and the Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI) signed a collaboration agreement between both parties, in which they undertook to work together to tackle osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Osteoarthritis, a chronic disease erroneously associated with old age, already affects more than 7 million people in Spain, with […]

1 Oct

OAFI Defends The Rights of Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis Patients Before The Spanish Senate

Dr. Vergés, CEO & Founder of OAFI, appeared last Tuesday 28th September before the Health and Consumer Commission of the Spanish Senate. Dr. Josep Vergés, on behalf of OAFI and AECOSAR, presented to the senators the work that these two associations carry out on a daily basis to help patients, and the current situation of […]

10 Nov

OAFI Foundation joins the European project TriAnkle

The TRIANKLE consortium –made up of 12 European organisations (one of them OAFI Foundation)–, will develop 3D bioprinted personalised scaffolds for tissue regeneration of ankle joints. The main objective of this project is to reduce the time of recovery down to 50% and increase the functionality ratios up to 10-15%. The TRIANKLE consortium –made up […]

5 Oct

A study promoted by OAFI states that SYSADOAs are considered appropriate in the treatment of osteoarthritis

The journal of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER), Clinical Rheumatology, has just published part of the results of a study promoted by the International Foundation for Patients with Osteoarthritis, OAFI, which clarifies the use of SYSADOAs in the treatment of Osteoarthritis in Primary Care: "Expert Paper on the Appropriate Use of SYSADOAs in Controversial Clinical Situations."

30 Sep

The IV Edition of The OAFI Osteoarthritis Patients World Congress is Coming Soon

During the days 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of November, the Osteoarthritis Foundation International will organize the IV International Congress of OA Patients. In this exceptional year, the congress is adapted to the security and prevention measures against the Covid-19 pandemic and will be held in a virtual format. The presentations, debates, and round […]

28 Sep

The Benefits of Tai Chi for Osteoarthritis Patients

The practice of Tai Chi not only improves discomfort in people affected by arthritis, osteoarthritis or any other pathology that causes joint pain, but also helps prevent and delay the appearance of it in healthy people. Tai Chi is a combination of easy exercises to learn, and its practice is so enjoyable that many continue to practice it for years for the wellness and peace of mind it provides. By Montserrat Servalós Terrats.

30 Jun

Presentation of the 2nd Manifesto against the EVENTUAL underfunding of the SYSADOAs

Associations of patients and health professionals, against the under-financing of SYSADOA's medicine.

7 May

“The Day After” Article “Diari El Punt” by Dr. Vergés

“The Day After” original Article in catalan “The day after” At the time of writing this article we are still in the coronavirus pandemic crisis, it is already time to take all hygienic measures against contagion, and give priority to the public health problems such as supporting and protecting the health personnel or enabling new […]

18 Mar

OAFI Release About Coronavirus/Covid-19

The U.S .Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their recommendations for people who are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19, including people over the age of 60 and people with serious chronic medical conditions. “Stay home as much as possible” and “avoid the crowds”. According to the website from the CDC, […]

5 Mar

A European Project That Will Send Dietary and Personalized Habits of Life

The OAFI Foundation participates in a European project led by EURECAT that works on the development of a system for sending dietary advice and personalized lifestyle habits to users with the aim of training consumers to prevent diet-related diseases. The PREVENTOMICS project is based on biomarkers and proposes personalized nutrition plans based on the characteristics of each individual […]

OAFI is the International Osteoarthritis Foundation, the first and only foundation aimed exclusively at people with osteoarthritis worldwide.

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