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Rony Kampalath, MD, is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist specializing in imaging of the abdomen. A bone scan, also known as bone scintigraphy, is a nuclear imaging technique in which a small amount of radioactive material is injected into your vein to highlight areas of bone damage or disease

Osteoporosis is a common yet undertreated health concernsteoporosis is a health condition in which the mineral content of the skeleton reduces. This makes the bones more brittle and susceptible to fragility fractures. It is not a life-threatening condition, but the fracture sustained as a result of

Blood manganese concentrations show a negative association with bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC), suggesting that the metal may play a role in osteoporosis and osteopaenia, a recent study has found. Drawing from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, research

The annual incidence of hip fractures declined in most countries from 2005 to 2018, but this rate is projected to roughly double by 2050, according to a new study of 19 countries/regions.The study by Chor-Wing Sing, PhD, and colleagues was presented on September 9 at the American Society of Bone and

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Carol Eustice is a writer covering arthritis and chronic illness, who herself has been diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.Stuart Hershman, MD, is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is the director of adult spinal deformity & complex spinal reconstruction at Massa

Osteoporosis screenings are recommended for women age 65 and older, but could be appropriate for younger people who are at risk. A common screening method is known as the bone densitometry, or DEXA, scan."It is important to know your bone density to calculate your risk of developing a major osteopor