AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans show that high-velocity resistance training increases bone mineral density in older adults, according to a study published December 7 in Bone.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 30, 2024

In an analysis of x-rays and bone scans, a group from Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, found that weight-bearing recreational activity was significantly associated with increased odds of knee osteoarthritis in individuals with low levels of lower-limb muscle mass.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 15, 2024

Bone scans reveal that Tai Chi Rouli Ball could be a viable non-pharmacological approach for preventing osteoporosis in perimenopausal women, according to a study published May 14 in the Journal of Clinical Densitometry.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. received preoperative dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans.

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Midstate Radiology Associates

APRIL 30, 2024

Bones become more fragile and porous with age, so less force is needed to break their structure. While X-rays are typically utilized, an MRI or CT scan may be recommended. What Are Broken Bones? Diagnosing a Broken Bone Fractures almost always require emergency treatment.

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Independent Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Nuclear medicine tests use a very small amount of radioactive tracer (radionuclide or radioisotope) which is specific for the organ or tissue to be scanned. The gamma rays emitted by the tracer are detected by a special camera that is positioned near the organ or tissues being imaged.

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Capitol Imaging Services

JUNE 2, 2022

There are several types of imaging tests that physicians use to detect cancer in patients: X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound (US), Nuclear Medicine, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). It is also used to determine the progression of existing cancerous masses.

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