BoneCalc vs ASPED Conference

The BoneCalc app is designed for the calculation of Z-scores and percentiles for bone mineral content (BMC) and areal bone mineral density (aBMD) for children under 20 years of age, as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), for the following sites: whole-body subtotal (total-body-less-head), total hip, femoral neck, lumbar spine, distal ⅓ radius and ultradistal radius. Separate race-specific (Black and non-Black) and race-neutral calculations are available by age and sex. Height-Z–adjusted Z-scores for these measures are also calculated. The BMC and aBMD data are derived from the CHOP Bone Mineral Density in Childhood Study: race-specific for ages 5–20 [Zemel B et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011;96(10):3160–3169]; race-specific for ages 1–5 [Kalkwarf HJ et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022;107(9):e3887–e3900]; and race-neutral ages 5–20 [Zemel BS et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2025;110(11):3034–3048]. Calculations are also available for lumbar-spine bone mineral apparent density (BMAD) for children 5–20 years of age: race-specific [Kindler JM et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2019;104(4):1283–1292] and race-neutral [Zemel BS et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2025;110(11):3034–3048].

ASPED 2026 is the official mobile app for the 7th Arab Society for Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes (ASPED) Conference, held on 5–7 December 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A pre-conference workshop takes place on 4 December 2026. Organized by the Arab Society for Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, the conference brings together pediatric endocrinologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the Gulf region and beyond for a program of the highest scientific standard. Scientific Program Browse the full conference schedule, including plenary lectures, symposia, case-based discussions, and expert-led sessions. Speakers Explore detailed profiles of the invited faculty, including their specialties, institutions, and biographies. Abstract Submission Submit your research abstract directly from the app. Registration Register securely for the conference, with clear fee tiers for physicians, students, and non-Saudi doctors. Sponsors and Exhibitors Browse participating pharmaceutical companies and medical exhibitors, and find partnership opportunities. Venue and Travel Get directions to the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and see what is included in your registration. Live Updates Enable notifications to receive important announcements before and during the conference. Download the official ASPED 2026 app and stay connected to everything happening at the conference in Riyadh. Privacy policy : https://asped2026.com/privacy-policy/