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2. The DEXA Scan Bone Density Test: Preparation, Procedure, Results

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   A DEXA scan is a special kind of X-ray that measures bone density. It can be used to test for osteoporosis or to take a closer look at body composition. ... Section 2: Recommendations for adults ...

3. DEXA Scan (Dual X-ray Absorptiometry): A Test to ... - WebMD

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   A DEXA scan procedure is a more common, faster way to check for osteoporosis. ... Once you have this test, current guidelines suggest that you have it again every 2 years. That way, doctors can ...

4. Bone Density Scans and Bone Health Screenings - WebMD

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   A T-score of -2.5 or lower qualifies as osteoporosis. A T-score of -1.0 to -2.5 signifies osteopenia, meaning below-normal bone density without full osteoporosis. Multiplying the T-score by 10% ...

5. Screening and Prevention for Osteoporosis - Healthline

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   The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations as to when individuals may need key health ... A DEXA scan is a noninvasive test that involves passing an X-ray scanner over your body ...

6. Bone Mineral Density Test: Purpose, Results, and More

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   The results, referred to as a T-score, are based on the bone mineral density of a healthy 30-year-old compared to your own value. A score of 0 is considered ideal. The NIH offers the following ...

7. When to Get Bone Density Tests, Insurance Coverage, and More

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   Medicare covers bone density testing for specific types of people ages 65 and older: Women whose doctors say they’re low in estrogen and at risk for osteoporosis. People whose X-rays show they ...

8. Bone Scan for Osteoporosis: Purpose, Procedure, Results, Cost

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   People at risk for osteoporosis may benefit from a bone density scan every 2 years. A DEXA scan is the most common, but QCT scans are also an option. ... Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines ...

9. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry - Wikipedia

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   3-900. [ edit on Wikidata] Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ( DXA, or DEXA [1]) is a means of measuring bone mineral density (BMD) using spectral imaging. Two X-ray beams, with different energy levels, are aimed at the patient's bones. When soft tissue absorption is subtracted out, the bone mineral density (BMD) can be determined from the ...