To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the ...

As we grow older, women – and men – begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible to bone-related ...

It’s a good time to remind women 60 or older to receive a bone density scan. Today  Dr. Mimi Kokoska, Chief Medical Officer ...

From childhood bone disorders to age-related fractures, osteoporosis affects all ages, and early diagnosis are more Important ...

Medicare covers a bone density test every two years under specific criteria. This may be because a person has osteoporosis, estrogen deficiency, or primary hyperparathyroidism, for example.

Bone mineral density screenings are used to detect osteoporosis and its precursor, osteopenia. “Results from a bone mineral density scan provide a good indication of bone strength. It is the ...

Australian and Canadian researchers have developed a cutting-edge machine learning algorithm capable of rapidly identifying ...

This is the second in our 2025 “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by ...

An automated machine learning program has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing.

Having identified two vertebral fractures, columnist Sam Kirton's care team orders a plethora of tests to assess his bone density.

Researchers in Australia and Canada have developed a machine learning algorithm capable of identifying cardiovascular risks, ...

A number of doctors may recommend a patient take a bone density test—from primary care providers to endocrinologists to oncologists—to assess your risk of low bone density, says Yu.