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 ...

“Results from a bone mineral density scan provide a good indication of bone strength. It is the gold standard,” Dr. Khanna says. If a screening detects the disease or finds that your bones ...

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Do not bring valuables such as jewelry or credit cards to your appointment for a bone densitometry scan. You may be asked to wear a hospital gown for the test. After the test, the results are ...

Researchers gained insights into beliefs held by menopausal women that made them more apt to undergo a bone mineral density ...

It’s a good time to remind women 60 or older to receive a bone density scan. Today  Dr. Mimi Kokoska, Chief Medical Officer ...

Patients across England will benefit from 29,000 additional bone scans each year, thanks to the rollout of 13 new DEXA ...

NHS England will benefit from 13 new DEXA scanners to support osteoporosis and provide 29,000 extra scans to patients ...

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says Dr. Yoram Baum, a board-certified physician ...

DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says Dr. Yoram Baum, a board-certified physician in nuclear medicine and assistant professor of ...