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.
The Durango Herald

A new, cheaper bone density test

There is a new state of the art, AI, inexpensive bone density test available in the U.S. that is standardized and not dependent on either machine or tech like the Dexa. It’s called Echolight REMS.
USA Today

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 ...
Yahoo

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 ...
The Spokesman-Review

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 ...
Everyday Health

What Is It Like to Get a Bone Mineral Density Scan?

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...