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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 ...
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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 ...
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Ask the Doctors: Bone density test helpful in diagnosing osteoporosis

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...
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Think about bone health now before it's too late

Ladies, don't overlook your bone health. Osteoporosis is what’s known as a “silent” disease, because it can happen without causing any noticeable symptoms until a person breaks a bone. The condition ...