A DEXA scan produces more detailed images than a standard X-ray and helps to identify fragile bones before they break. A DEXA measures the bone density of spine, pelvis, lower arm and thigh. Our team ...

Nearly 90% of people older than 50 years living with HIV have not undergone bone mineral density testing, based on data from ...

Lung transplant patients should undergo annual bone health screenings using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for the first ...

When you get your first baseline scan will depend on your age, family history, personal lifestyle and medical conditions. A DEXA scan (short for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) is a bone density ...

Men over 70 are at higher risk. Medical imaging such as a bone density scan and spinal X-rays can help confirm osteoporosis and detect compression fractures. These basic tests, combined with age ...