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Latinos and Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects more people than breast, uterine and prostate cancer combined—that is one in two women and one in four men. Latinos are not excluded

December 7, 2016

Lower Rates of Bone Density Screening Among African Americans

Whether it is discrimination among health care professionals, mistrust of the test among African Americans or a combination of factors, the reality is that there

December 7, 2016

When is a Repeat Bone Density Test Needed?

A highly respected group of researchers reported on nearly 5,000 older women who did not take an osteoporosis drug. All these women were

December 5, 2016

Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Your Bone Density Test

Make the most of your visit. Consider taking a friend or family member with you for the discussion. And be sure to ask for a copy

October 6, 2016

Bone is a Living Tissue

Bone is a living tissue that changes over the course of a lifetime. They are continually changing through an elegant process called remodeling, where new

September 28, 2016

Origins of the Bone Density T-score

Comparison In 1994, the World Health Organization (WHO) reviewed the worldwide data on bone density testing and fracture risk. Prior to this publication, many bone

September 28, 2016

Understanding Your Wrist or Heel Screening Results

Although central bone density testing (also known as DXA) is the best way to predict hip fracture risk, peripheral bone density tests of the wrist

September 28, 2016

Follow-up Bone Density Tests

Retesting Since changes to bone happen relatively slowly, depending on your initial test results, you may not need another DXA for at least two years.

September 28, 2016

Tertiary Prevention of Bone Disease

In my last two blogs, I discussed primary and secondary prevention of bone disease. Can you guess what this week’s blog is going to be

February 7, 2012

Is Coffee Bad for Bones?

I have heard a lot of talk recently about the effect of caffeine on calcium absorption. Some argue that caffeine reduces calcium absorption, so any

September 22, 2011

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Bone Density

Latinos and Osteoporosis

Lower Rates of Bone Density Screening Among African Americans

When is a Repeat Bone Density Test Needed?

Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Your Bone Density Test

Bone is a Living Tissue

Origins of the Bone Density T-score

Understanding Your Wrist or Heel Screening Results

Follow-up Bone Density Tests

Tertiary Prevention of Bone Disease

Is Coffee Bad for Bones?

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