Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...

A biopsy is the only test that can confirm a cancer diagnosis. However, before doctors conduct a biopsy, they may take a person’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order various imaging ...

Today’s 6 in the City segment features host Stephanie McCoy and Dr. Joshua June of the Great Lakes Center of Rheumatology. Dr. June explains the importance of bone density scans as we age, just like ...

At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated guidelines ...

Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The long-term study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta ...

PSA Levels, Kinetics May Predict PCa Bone Scan Results High PSA and short PSA double time are associated with a greater likelihood of a positive bone scan. PSA levels and kinetics may be used as ...

In my time as a sports dietitian, I have consistently argued that understanding bone health—and the factors that contribute ...