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Bone Density Loss Treatment
BMD test; Bone density test; Bone densitometry; DEXA scan; DXA; Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; p-DEXA
Normal Values
The results of your test are usually reported as a "T score" and "Z score."
- The T score compares your bone density with that of healthy young women.
- The Z score compares your bone density with that of other people of your age, gender, and race.
In either score, a negative number means you have thinner bones than the standard. The more negative the number, the higher...
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Bone mineral density test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care... Read more »
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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