The quick health check that could reduce pain for millions of people later in life

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affect millions of people. This ...
The Saratogian

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 ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Screening and Diagnosing Osteoporosis

Peter L. Salgo, MD: How do we make these diagnoses? What is the prevalence of screening in the diagnosis of osteoporosis in this country? Thomas P. Olenginski, MD, FACP, CCD: The prevalence of ...
Yahoo

Are You Due for a Bone Density Test? See the Updated Screening Guidelines

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines on January 14, 2025. Women 65 years or older, or postmenopausal women ...
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A simple blood test may predict your osteoporosis risk early—and it’s already in your metabolic panel

But new research suggests that a simple blood test may be able to predict osteoporosis risk, allowing doctors to intervene ...
Verywell Health on MSN

How to prevent osteoporosis before it’s too late

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Eating foods rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D can help ...