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Bone density tests (also called bone mineral density tests or BMD tests) check how strong your bones are by measuring a small part of one or a few of them. The results can help your doctor know how ...

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme that’s naturally present throughout your body. It comes in many variations called isoenzymes. Each isoenzyme of ALP is different, depending on where in your ...

Question: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year ...

Learn about the importance of bone density tests in assessing bone health and preventing fractures. Discover when to consider getting tested and how to maintain strong bones through lifestyle changes ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

The screw utilizes the superelastic properties of Nitinol to allow higher levels of compression than contemporary bone screws. During manufacturing, the screw is stretched and held in an elongated ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years or more frequently if medically necessary. If you meet eligibility requirements and use a facility that accepts Medicare, there are no ...

Rheumatologist Dr Thomas Batty and haematologist Dr Emma Conway O'Brien describe a rational approach to investigating multifocal pain ...