Patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion show bone microstructural deterioration despite normal areal BMD on routine DXA scans.

A DEXA scan usually helps a doctor assess bone density. It may also have uses in determining body composition, such as the percentage of lean muscle and fat. The dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA ...

For a sidebar on how this story came together, click here. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has long been the gold standard for osteoporosis screening. But now, thousands of patients may be ...

Medical experts are urging earlier and more targeted use of DEXA bone density scans, alongside emerging AI tools, to close osteoporosis screening gaps and prevent fractures. Current guidelines ...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, or formerly DEXA) is a technique used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The preferred regions for BMD measurement are lumbar spine, proximal femur and whole ...

The Utah Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at University of Utah Health has launched a bone health program that is unique to the region. The Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Health program is designed ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While a DEXA scan is the gold standard for spotting osteoporosis and weak ...