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Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say
To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the ...
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The Scan Step by Step
The central DEXA scan is a painless noninvasive procedure. Here’s how it works in most cases ... down in a certain position to ensure accurate measurements. An image of the bone to be measured ...
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The Quality of Your Scan
The DEXA scan procedure may look simple to you ... During this test, the technologist makes two completely separate measurements of a volunteer’s bone density. The separate scans test the ability of ...
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Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say
DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says Dr. Yoram Baum, a board-certified physician in nuclear medicine and assistant professor of ...