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Bone scans support high-velocity resistance training in older adults

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Studies were published between 2003 and 2021. To elucidate evidence of this potential, the group searched five major electronic databases and identified studies that explored the effects of HVRT on BMD in older adults (mean age ≥ 50 years old). Of these 25 studies, 12 were original HVRT intervention studies and 13 were follow-up studies.

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Surgeons urged to screen for osteoporosis in THA patients

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Screening for osteoporosis using dedicated bone scans among total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients remains alarmingly low, according to research presented February 14 at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in San Francisco. claims database who underwent THA.

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FDA Accepts Telix NDA for New Prostate Cancer Imaging Agent

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has replaced conventional imaging methods (bone scan, CT scan) as the standard of care after initial diagnosis and biochemical recurrence[5]. million men living with prostate cancer in America have undergone a PSMA-PET imaging scan[6],[7]. 8] Telix ASX disclosure 20 December 2021. [9] Accessed May 2024. [7]

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PET tracer shows promise in prostate cancer patients

AuntMinnie

Out of 209 patients screened between December 12, 2015 and July 27, 2021, the researchers included 100 patients. ng/mL after prostatectomy or ≥ 2 ng/mL after radiotherapy) and negative conventional imaging (CT and/or bone scans). Patients were eligible if they were older than 18 and had rising blood levels of PSA ( ≥ 0.2

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Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma

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Bone scan shows diffuse uptake in the markedly enlarged right breast secondary to increased blood pool activity and impaired washout. Bone scan showed diffuse uptake in the markedly enlarged right breast secondary to increased blood pool activity and impaired washout. Mammogram CC view.