A Canadian company is working to design a device called a "mechanical response tissue analyzer" or MRTA that could help diagnose osteoporosis. Today, the best test for this purpose is dual energy x-ray absorptiometry or DXA. The producers say the new machine would measure both bone toughness and elasticity and could be available within five years. Sounds like it could be an interesting way to learn more about our bone health - you can read more about it at http://usstock.jrj.com.cn/news/2007-09-...
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Who Should Be Tested for Osteoporosis? And at What Age?
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Genetic testing for osteoporosis?
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Study: Osteoporosis testing worthwhile for older men
Osteoporosis screening--followed by bone-strengthening meds if needed--appears to be worthwhile for older men, a new study suggests. Researchers... Read more »
Congress considers osteoporosis tests for Medicare patients
Legislation designed to protect patient access to osteoporosis care has been introduced in the U.S. Congress. The Medicare Fracture Prevention and... Read more »
Fingernail test could diagnose osteoporosis
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Bone density tests do predict osteoporosis
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