DEXA scans—which stands for dual x-ray absorptiometry—measure bone density by passing a high- and low-energy x-ray beam ...

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 ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Nearly one in five women and one in twenty men, over the age of 50, are affected by osteoporosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As part of our ...

Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The long-term study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta ...

Medicare may cover bone density tests if a doctor deems them medically necessary. This may be because a person has osteoporosis, estrogen deficiency, or primary hyperparathyroidism, for example. If a ...

For a sidebar on how this story came together, click here. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has long been the gold standard for osteoporosis screening. But now, thousands of patients may be ...

The Body Blueprint’s VO2 max testing enables users to test their cardiovascular endurance and oxygen uptake. The higher the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Karen Tieman has broken so many bones that she's lost count. "Probably more than 15. Not all major bones, but still enough. We're talking toes, fingers, a little knuckle and pelvis ...

Preventive screenings, such as bone density tests, can help identify potential medical problems. Medicare covers some costs. Bone density tests may help prevent expensive reparative treatments.