What do Bone Density Test Results M... Sep 13, 2009
The DXA scan measures bone mineral density as a raw score that is converted to a T score. These T scores represent a standard deviation, which is how far the patient's bone density is from normal. (Suite101.com)
Dear Betty: Woman wonders if she has osteoporosis Aug 17, 2009
My doctor suggested I have a DXA scan to check for osteoporosis, but I'm guessing they're expensive. My friend told me they do heel scans sometimes at health fairs. (Montana Standard, MT)
Importance of impact - Cyclists should mix it up to avoid low bone density Mar 4, 2009
Coggan, still a competitive amateur cyclist, got another DXA scan a few weeks ago and the news wasn t great - he has osteopenia in his lumbar spine and osteoporosis in his hips. He says that while he does do weight training and runs occasionally, he knows he needs to focus his athletics more on health rather than performance. (Missoulian, MT)