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
In the public health world, there are three types of prevention: primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary prevention is keeping the disease of osteoporosis from getting
Age If you’re over 65 and haven’t already had a bone density test, you should talk with your health care provider and get one. Because
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., APRIL 22, 2021 – American Bone Health, the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating consumers about bone health, and Healthy Bones Tampa
Tips for a Healthy Transition Staying healthy and attending to bothersome symptoms can help ease the menopause transition. It’s also important to manage the increased
World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), on October 20 each year, marks a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
In recognition of May’s observance of National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, we wanted to pass along a personal story from someone living with osteoporosis. Thank you
People who have osteoporosis are prone to breaking bones, so if you’ve broken a bone, you might qualify for disability benefits. To qualify for Social Security
Bone density is only one part of the story We have long known that there are factors other than bone density that affect a person’s
RALEIGH, N.C. – Brenda Davis, President of American Bone Health’s Board of Directors, was chosen as one of the faces of the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s
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