Researchers have used machine learning to assess bone density scans for calcification in the aorta, the body’s main artery. They say their method could be used to predict future cardiovascular and ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.

A nuclear bone scan is an imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to create three-dimensional (3D) images of the bones. Doctors use bone scans to diagnose and monitor bone diseases, such as ...

If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic ...

DEXA is today’s established standard for measuring bone density. It can provide helpful details about osteoporosis and fracture risks. If you are worried about your bone health and want to remain ...