The best way to diagnose osteoporosis is to use Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, or machines commonly known as DXA scanners, to find out about low bone mass. The test is painless and far better than the worst way to learn about brittle bones -- suffering a fracture. To this end a wonderfully generous donation of nearly £3... Read more
For many who take the diligent step of undergoing a bone densitometry scan to learn about the status of their bone health, the test can provide answers - and more questions. For a T-score greater than -2.5, which is considered a diagnosis of osteoporosis, the consensus among most doctors is that treatment is necessary. But for a vast number... Read more
There are many conditions that can increase one's risk of developing osteoporosis, but those who are caregivers for individuals with Down's syndrome should be particularly attuned to the possibility of low bone mass for those in their care. A recent article describing one patient (www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=26426) outlines what... Read more
While Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is best known for her activism to raise awareness about osteoporosis, another member of Britain's royal family is bringing attention to the condition as well. Princess Anne -- daughter of Queen Elizabeth and known as the Princess Royal -- is slated to visit the new osteoporosis scanner at the Bradford... Read more
An osteoporosis controversy, centered on the affordability of DXA scans, a common osteoporosis screening test, is heating up in the political arena. The amount Medicare reimburses doctors for performing DXA bone scans (currently the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis) is being cut, sometimes prompting private insurers to follow suit... Read more
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