A new Fracture Risk Assessment Tool that includes bone microarchitecture measures outperformed the current tool that uses ...
Most women are unaware that their bones reach their maximum strength by about thirty years of age.
Spine checks will be added to routine bone scans on the NHS to find hidden fractures. The measure could help osteoporosis ...
Hidden spine fractures, affecting around 2.2 million people in the UK, could be detected earlier thanks to new draft guidance fr ...
Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.
It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...
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 ...
Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affects millions of people.
In my time as a sports dietitian, I have consistently argued that understanding bone health—and the factors that contribute ...