The quick health check that could reduce pain for millions of people later in life

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affect millions of people. This simple addition, recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care ...
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Tool that includes bone microarchitecture scans improves fracture risk prediction

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new Fracture Risk Assessment Tool includes information from high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT scans.
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Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say

If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic ...

Women are losing bone strength much earlier than expected, doctor explains why

Most women are unaware that their bones reach their maximum strength by about thirty years of age.
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NHS to add spine check to routine bone scans

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The NHS watchdog Nice recommends that the extra check should be added to bone mineral density scans for people aged 50 and over - ...
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Let's be clear: Can a DEXA scan actually detect cancer?

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.
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Do You Need A DEXA Scan? Here's What Experts Say About The Now-Trendy Bone Test

The doctors and nurses at the emergency room in Jacksonville, Florida, were “perplexed,” as Dia Thomas remembers it. They believed her when she said she was in pain—imaging had revealed fractures in ...