The first-ever X-ray taken of an astronaut in space used new technology developed in Waterloo region. Startup KA Imaging’s ...

The bone density test is also referred to as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA). It’s an important test for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes your bone tissue to become thin and ...

Medical professionals measure bone density with an imaging test similar to an X-ray. This scan provides information about your bone health and strength. Several types of bone density tests exist.

Bones as the strong framework that supports the body. Just like a building needs a strong foundation, your body relies on sturdy bones to keep you upright and moving. But over time, especially as ...

Since you can’t see your bones aging, you should be proactive about preventing osteoporosis. Atrium Health’s Fracture ...

to examine the potential impact of opportunistic CT bone density screening. The analysis included 2,897,040 beneficiaries, of whom 20.2% underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and 22.7 ...

Studies report an increase in osteoporosis of 8% to 11% in transgender women compared to their cisgender male counterparts before initiating hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 1 Over the past 25 years ...

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition causing fragile bones prone to fractures. It primarily affects older adults. Maintaining ...

A team of biomedical engineers at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science working with a team of bio-scientist colleagues ...

Volunteers from the Hospital Thrift Shop saw firsthand the impact of their work during a visit to Nantucket Cottage Hospital ...