To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the most accurate results, says Baum. Wear comfortable, loose clothing without ...

Worrying about bone health was once reserved for the elderly members of society. Now, it’s becoming a burgeoning Gen Z and millennial longevity goal.

Bone scans have been found to overstage prostate cancer at initial staging compared to prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET, according to new research published in the November issue of ...

Hers, she said, was exceptionally good. She’d recently gotten a bone scan and had been told by her doctor that she had amazing bone density for her age (she is in her early 30s).

Dr. Romo explains preventive measures older women can take for osteoporosis Updated: 11:58 PM MDT Oct 18, 2013 Health Beat Bone Scans Dr. Romo explains preventive measures older women can take for ...

Medical societies and associations have started encouraging conservative choices in medical spending, and the measurement of bone mineral density by the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan ...

"The bone scan reversal of abnormalities was amazing," said Ralston, where eight of nine patients with lesions in the ZA group "had their bone scan evidence completely wiped out," he said.

Bones can weaken with age and osteoporosis is common, but the right meds and lifestyle changes can keep bones strong.

After Debra cracked both a tooth and a bone in her foot in the same year, a scan revealed she had osteopenia. We explain how bone density is tested, and who is eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Medicare will cover bone density scans for a person who meets certain medical requirements, such as osteoporosis risk factors.

If the outcome of the scan shows low bone density, doctors will take risk factors, age, height, and weight into consideration before making an osteoporosis diagnosis.

What is a DEXA scan?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 ...