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

A new bone marrow imaging technique could change treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal disorders.

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years, or more if medically necessary, provided you meet specific conditions. If you’re eligible and the facility accepts Medicare, you pay no out ...

you may also be referred for a central scan even if your T-score is above-1. The p-DEXA should not be used to diagnose osteoporosis or osteopenia. Central DEXA A T-score of -1 to 0 and above is ...

DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says Dr. Yoram Baum, a board-certified physician in nuclear medicine and assistant professor of ...