https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bone-up--5061053
Prof David Armstrong (MD) and Dr Richard Abel (PhD) will discuss bone health, bone disease and how we and our bones can live longer happier, and healthier lives.

Patients, clinicians and scientists alike will all love the cast!

Credits:
Jingle by Jonny Fitch BMus
Cover art by James Armstrong]]>enMedicineCopyright Richie Abelhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b98297afb4678017f180498d00b16a3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bone-up--5061053Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:35:39 +0000Richie AbelRichie Abelfeeds@spreaker.comThe first UK podcast about all matters of bone health. Prof David Armstrong (MD) and Dr Richard Abel (PhD) will discuss bone health, bone disease and how we and our bones can live longer happier, and healthier lives. Patients, clinicians and...
Prof David Armstrong (MD) and Dr Richard Abel (PhD) will discuss bone health, bone disease and how we and our bones can live longer happier, and healthier lives.

Patients, clinicians and scientists alike will all love the cast!

Credits:
Jingle by Jonny Fitch BMus
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Raj explains how faults in calcium-sensing pathways can cause hormone and mineral imbalance, increasing bone loss and fracture risk....3678false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sabre-a-new-era-for-osteoporosis-trials--68877714f586ade0-9069-43ad-aa2c-729aa6649206Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:24:40 +0000Richie AbelThe lads sit down with Mary Bouxsein to explore SABRE — the landmark project aiming to make BMD a validated regulatory endpoint in osteoporosis trials. Mary walks us through how her team brought together data from more than 160,000 patients, why this...2950false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-jeans--6760300939e4c2d9-f68f-4fb6-a5c4-6944cb148052Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:33:50 +0000Richie AbelThe lads spoke to Emma Duncan about genetic testing in bone medicine. Emma described the services available to patients and how they are being applied to improve treatment outcomes. Emma Duncan is Professor of Clinical Endocrinology at Kings College...3725false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-2025-ects-part-4--67485156ee31dedc-8dcf-4ee5-8b56-6e792ed67e87Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:30:16 +0000Richie AbelThe lads jetted off to sunny Innsbruck in Austria to get you updates on the latest bone research. We talked to Xenia Goldberg about bone reversal cells and friend of the podcast Kassim Javaid about his highlights of ECTS 2025.2359false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-2025-ects-part-3--67410674489a99b7-8c75-4d21-ac3a-bf081a16f9e0Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:30:11 +0000Richie AbelThe lads jetted off to sunny Innsbruck in Austria to get you updates on the latest bone research. We talked to three wonderful guests including Morten Svarer Hansen discussing weight loss medicines, Jamie Rowe explaining the molecular structure or...1839false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-2025-ects-part-2--6732009536db9892-d767-4346-90e0-1c4cb6464fa0Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:56:43 +0000Richie AbelThe lads jetted off to sunny Innsbruck in Austria to get you updates on the latest bone research. We talked to John Carey about the best way to use DEXA in clinics and Mone Ziadi about a new treatment for early menopause.2220false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-2025-ects-part-2--67276595f1853041-a7c8-4977-b53d-27c16a5b797cWed, 06 Aug 2025 18:45:27 +0000Richie AbelThe lads jetted off to sunny Innsbruck in Austria to get you updates on the latest bone research. We talked to John Carey about the best way to use DEXA in clinics and Mone Ziadi about a new treatment for early menopause.2220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-ects-2025-part-1--67273827927d130f-e0cd-4463-9775-cdf837cec84bWed, 06 Aug 2025 15:56:25 +0000Richie AbelThe lads jetted off to sunny Innsbruck in Austria to get you updates on the latest bone research. We talked to Giovanni Adami about combining and sequencing bone medicines and the possibilities for improving osteoporosis management using AI. We also...2698false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vertebral-fractures-never-events-martha-s-rule--63469632https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/marthas-rule/ken Poole is Professor of Metabolic Bone Disease University of Cambridge. Ken applies novel imaging techniques to investigate bone diseases. He also runs NHS clinical services for metabolic bone diseases and specialised rheumatology needs. 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It will be available for use on the NHS in...696false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boosting-bone-health-and-preventing-falls--6095066885f4b384-e069-4f92-90ed-928676629dbaWed, 07 Aug 2024 21:02:10 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to Dr Friederike Schulte about exciting research which shows that mechanical loading potentiates the effect of anabolic treatments for osteoporosis, leading to bigger gains in bone mass and strength. Friederike also spoke to us about her...2263false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-ects-2024-part-2--60607951Online Learning Environment (HubLE) provides high-quality, accessible knowledge about MSK research, with an emphasis on innovation, enabling early investigators to learn, share and network with each other and with professionals from across the world.]]>5d0a329e-ec4b-4eb5-a529-74c7d1c0b60fFri, 05 Jul 2024 09:46:04 +0000Richie AbelThe lads jetted off to sunny Marseille in the South of France to get you updates on the latest bone research. We talked to Federico Moscogiuri, Ralph Muller and Aline Bozec from the IFMRS about supporting global musculoskeletal research. 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We discussed what frailty is and how it can be diagnosed, as well as the patient-centred care developed and practiced by the teams at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge. Pre-...3091false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bone-health-in-teenagers-and-young-adults--579033619a00ec9e-f6d8-4ecb-8c42-015c1b33f3b2Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:14:29 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to Dr Jennie Walsh about bone health in teenager years and young adults. We discussed how doctors asses and treat low bone density in young people. We also talked about the effect of eating disorders on bone health. Dr Walsh is a Senior...3081false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basic-bone-science--565105297fbaa4d3-e9b8-480b-a208-ffe1981bb9e4Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:17:55 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to each other and David chats to Richie about his research into bone quality at Imperial College London.3625false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-about-us-without-us--56271458cc808612-6c40-4c7c-871a-0e2df4ec0b60Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:54:26 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talked to Dr Jarod Wong about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and new research for developing international management guidelines. Dr Wong is using a mixed methods approach to include patients and their families in the design of new management...3374false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-ects-2023-part-2--53937233ddde3bac-6c98-4caf-9400-33deefb5ae30Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:17 +0000Richie AbelThe lads went to Liverpool for the European Calcified Tissue Society annual meeting in 2023. A huge collection of bone scientists creating basic and clinical research. Join us for a fascinating insight into what's hot in bone research now!Every guest...3533false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bone-up-live-ects-2023-part-1--53921569705b43e6-d8a1-495e-acae-61dcd9cd84c4Thu, 18 May 2023 16:32:17 +0000Richie AbelThe lads went to Liverpool for the European Calcified Tissue Society annual meeting in 2023. A huge collection of bone scientists creating basic and clinical research. Join us for a fascinating insight into what's hot in bone research now!Every guest...3553false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/improving-equity-of-care-for-osteoporosis--5322549504975b77-f384-4757-860d-9d2e7b9f5064Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:40:53 +0000Richie AbelDo you want to join the fight for more equitable health and healthcare? The lads talked to Prof Celia Gregson about her life’s mission to make healthcare not just fairer but better. It’s a truly fascinating and inspiring insight into how one of our...3871false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dairy-intake-reduces-hip-fractures-by-half--53026438a3a532de-4f67-4186-87de-b455067e630eWed, 21 Dec 2022 13:56:40 +0000Richie AbelWant to know how to eat to reduce your risk of a hip-fractures? It’s a question our listeners are always asking so the lads reached out to Australia to talk to Dr Sandra Luliano who led an investigation reporting that the risk of falls and of bone and...3198false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/researching-and-developing-new-medicines-for-osteoporosis--5302649873f8a6cc-d92c-416d-8f8c-7597bae16247Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:01:48 +0000Richie AbelHave you ever wondered where osteoporosis medicines come from? The lads went on a journey to find out by talking to Dr Cesar Libanati and Dr Alistair Henry about discovering new medicines and getting them to you the listener. The interview is a...2711false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boneup-live-from-the-bone-research-society-meeting-2022--5302716507fb7320-76c0-4324-8d5e-9fc0c97656edSun, 10 Jul 2022 20:15:26 +0000Richie AbelThe lads visited the BRS Meeting 2022 in Manchester to bring you up to date with the most recent discoveries in bone science.We interviewed a wide variety of clinical and basic scientists from undergraduates taking their first steps in science all the...4266false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treatment-for-osteoporosis-romosozumab--5302674281fff50e-0e0d-4c41-8b3b-bd4526cf503aSat, 21 May 2022 17:40:21 +0000Richie AbelWelcome to the first bonus episode of Bone UP. The first new treatment fir osteoporosis in a decade has been approved in the UK, and many countries around the world.Romosozumab is a new drug treatment for some people living with osteoporosis. It may...1580false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pregnancy-associated-osteoporosis--53026048https://is.gd/paosurvey2021PAO Survey (unaffected): https://is.gd/paocontrols2021.]]>d49849dc-2ee7-4d01-9dbf-f0262032aa1cFri, 29 Apr 2022 23:10:21 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to Kirstie Donaghey and Prof Stuart Ralston about pregnancy-associated osteoporosis.Kirstie suffered multiple osteoporotic fractures shortly after giving birth to her son Freddy and explains the patient journey and perspectives from...https://is.gd/paosurvey2021PAO Survey (unaffected): https://is.gd/paocontrols2021.]]>2934false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-silence--53026821https://theros.org.uk/]]>d1230da8-fcf2-49da-a127-66888f97e854Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:10:22 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to Craig Jones about the Royal Osteoporosis Society, a UK based charity that supports bone health around the globeCraig is the Chief Executive Officer of the ROS and has led the development of a new strategy for tackling osteoporosis...https://theros.org.uk/]]>3754false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/osteo-sarcopenia-bone-and-muscle-cross-talk-in-aging--48580457de02e183-f0f5-405b-8288-40a19c41d217Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:10:16 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to Prof Gustavo Duque about the crosstalk between bone and muscle in ageing.Gustavo is a geriatrician, clinical researcher and a world leader in ageing and musculoskeletal research, with a special interest in the treatment of frailty...3101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-challenge-of-osteoporosis--47762984https://www.bristol.ac.uk/translational-health-sciences/research/musculoskeletal/rheumatology/research/global-musculoskeletal-health/fractures/]]>a6842ac4-9dda-47f3-b851-e8c40cef3b33Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:00:15 +0000Richie AbelThe lads talk to Prof Kate Ward about the challenges caused by osteoporosis in Sub-Saharan Africa.Kate is a key member of the FRACURES-E3 research study team investigating epidemiology, Economic Impact and Ethnography. We have a fascinating chat about...https://www.bristol.ac.uk/translational-health-sciences/research/musculoskeletal/rheumatology/research/global-musculoskeletal-health/fractures/]]>2932falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fast-track-fracture-prevention--47323352dcf545fa-a831-460c-2231-f46784cb7f2bFri, 05 Nov 2021 00:10:16 +0000Richie AbelDr Kassim Javiad joins us from Oxford University to discuss how Fracture Liason Services can identify people at high risk of an imminent fracture. Why fractures in people aged over 50 are so dangerous and the new range of anabolic bone-building...2998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-too-late-exercise-and-bone-health-in-older-people--46770352https://tinyurl.com/nmcj2h3x.Enjoy!]]>0a89e9a5-0913-f1b6-dd1d-c3d2c36b0013Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:21:36 +0000Richie AbelJoin us chatting to Dr Alex Mavroeidi from the University of Strathclyde Glasgow - an expert in exercise, sedentary behaviour and bone health. Alex gives a fascinating insight into the role that exercise can play in preventing fractures. Spoiler later...https://tinyurl.com/nmcj2h3x.Enjoy!]]>2286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-said-he-said-the-art-of-communicating-about-bones--46182359053d3fe4-5502-9bb1-5aae-abda21b3df08Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:19 +0000Richie AbelWe are excited to have a communication expert & rising star of the osteoporosis world Dr Zoe Paskins in this episode.We discuss all you ever wanted to know about discussing bone health, fracture risk and osteoporosis between patient and doctor.3058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calculated-risk-fracture-assessment--46182362e2429cdb-da92-0e82-3fa2-f286b36f348aThu, 15 Jul 2021 21:09:09 +0000Richie AbelThis month Bone UP talks to Prof Eugene McCloskey who is one of the creators of the online Fracture Risk Assessment Tool. Clinicians and patients use the tool every day to assess the risk of a serious fracture and consider treatment options.2312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bone-up-the-podcast-informing-and-empowering--46182363dd4fd0d3-c113-c36f-da09-9aa6bae403ebMon, 21 Jun 2021 22:16:11 +0000Richie AbelDr Richie Abel and Prof David Armstrong Introduce themselves before kicking off the first episode of 'bone Up'. the podcast all about bone health and osteoporosis.121falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-bad-diagnosing-and-treating-osteoporosis--46182361b8dc04dc-e34b-37d1-31d2-4cbb1c8b8f96Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:12:57 +0000Richie AbelEpisode 1 -Dr David Armstrong (MD) and Dr Richard Abel (PhD) discuss osteoporosis, fracture risk prediction, management and treatment decisions, before considering the future of care.3110falsefull