DEXA scans—which stands for dual x-ray absorptiometry—measure bone density by passing a high- and low-energy x-ray beam through the body, usually in the hip and the spine, according to the CDC. They ...

The doctors and nurses at the emergency room in Jacksonville, Florida, were “perplexed,” as Dia Thomas remembers it. They believed her when she said she was in pain—imaging had revealed fractures in ...

A medical device that gives people a clear picture of their health - and is trusted by doctors - is now available to the general public. The device can also be a starting point in the fight against ...

Too often, we don't discuss osteoporosis until a loved one shares news about a fall, fracture or broken bone. But learning ...

Medicare Part B covers bone density tests once every 24 months for preventive screening when a person meets specific eligibility criteria are met. Eligibility requirements include being at risk for ...

More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and ...

Please click here to view imageCARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) ...

DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they’ve popped up in your feed, you might be asking yourself—do I need one, ...

They relented when Thomas insisted: One minute she’d been standing at her parents’ kitchen counter; the next, she could barely walk. “We didn’t even start talking about osteoporosis until after my ...