Osteoporosis at 65: The bone density test your doctor forgot to order

The bone density test your doctor forgot to order You turned 65, got your Medicare card, and scheduled your annual checkup.
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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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Are You Due for a Bone Density Test? See the Updated Screening Guidelines

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...
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New technology developed at Ohio University outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.
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DXA scans: The important bone density screening you shouldn’t delay

(BPT) – Most people have heard of osteoporosis, but many people don’t put much thought into their own bone health. However, in the United States, 54 million people age 50 and over either have or are ...
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Let’s Be Clear: Can A DEXA Scan Actually Detect Cancer?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While ...
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Let's be clear: Can a DEXA scan actually detect cancer?

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While a DEXA scan is the gold standard for spotting osteoporosis and weak ...