qCT vs. DXA for diagnosing osteoporosis
The gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis has long been dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan). It is often called a bone density test or bone mineral
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The gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis has long been dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan). It is often called a bone density test or bone mineral
Here’s how to get insurance coverage for a bone mineral density test (DXA). Medicare coverage Medicare Part B* (Medical Insurance) covers bone density test (DXA)
Patients who take medicine to treat an underactive thyroid need to be cautious that they don’t take too much. Most patients on thyroid medicine have
There are many ultrasound machines in the community — at the drug store, your doctor’s office and especially at health fairs. Is a heel ultrasound
Home Share. Print. Save. Your T-score and Z-score Explained The T-score The T-score on your bone density report shows how much your bone mass differs
Primary osteoporosis is associated with the normal loss of estrogen following the menopause as well as age. The average older woman with normal bone density
A bone density test—also referred to as a DXA scan or a bone mineral density (BMD) test—is the current way to diagnose osteoporosis. The test
By Wendy Kohrt, PhD (Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Board) Weight-bearing Activity We often hear that weight-bearing activity is critical for bone health, but many
Osteoporosis is known as the “silent thief” because you might not know you have the disease until you break a bone. Osteoporosis makes your bones
How frequently you should have a bone density test depends on a number of factors such as your age, your bone density results and whether
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.
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