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.

The proportion of bone minerals to soft tissue reveals bone density. The DXA test, which is most often used to measure bone density at the hip and the lumbar spine, is used to diagnose osteoporosis.

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 ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work?

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work?

Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say If you’re heading to your first DEXA scan, here’s what experts need you to know.

DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please ...

There is a new state of the art, AI, inexpensive bone density test available in the U.S. that is standardized and not dependent on either machine or tech like the Dexa. It’s called Echolight REMS.

Ellen DeGeneres announced she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Here's what to know about the symptoms, risks and prevention associated with the bone condition.

While rare, premenopausal idiopathic osteoporosis is marked by low BMD and fragility fractures in younger women who don't ...