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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...
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Longer durations of denosumab treatment improved the probability of achieving target T-scores at the total hip and lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Denosumab treatment ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults are less likely to develop cirrhosis with higher BMD T-scores at the femoral neck, total hip and ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old Asian woman. Each day, I walk 4 miles and do 30 minutes of stretching, as well as 1 hour of cardio, strength or balance exercises by following videos provided by my ...
Study Shows BDI Screening of Existing Patient CT Scans for Undetected Osteoporosis Also Finds Undetected Cardiovascular Disease Risk – Enabling Prevention of Fractures, Heart Attack and Stroke with ...
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