DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please ...

Strong bone-building activity was expected in this younger population, but questions remain about follow-up treatment.

A bone density scan is a painless imaging test that measures the density and, sometimes, quality of your bones. Bone density and quality affect how strong or thick your bones are. Bone density scans ...

BMD datasets are machine-specific, therefore the correct DXA manufacturer must be selected. Please note the age ranges available for the instruments (see below-right, or refer to the graphs). If you ...

On the T-score scale, 0 represents normal, healthy bone density of a 30-year-old person (the age of peak bone density). T-scores above 0 and slightly below 0 are within the normal range. Your score ...

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening ...

While rare, premenopausal idiopathic osteoporosis is marked by low BMD and fragility fractures in younger women who don't ...

A first bone mineral density (BMD) screening is recommended after menopause, but women aged 50 to 64 years with normal BMD may not require another screening until age 65 years, according to a new ...

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid composition of blood and the ...

Adults prescribed any oral anticoagulation therapy have lower bone mineral density and trabecular bone score compared with controls, with a stronger negative effect observed among those prescribed ...