[DOC] [TLE] Bone density testing - UpToDate [PAR] Sep 22, 2015 ... The disorder makes bones weak and prone to fracture. People ... Bone density 
tests measure how strong the bones are. Healthcare providers use these tests to 
both screen for and ... WHO SHOULD GET BONE DENSITY TESTING? ... Instead
, you can sit beside the DXA machine for a scan of your forearm. [DOC] [TLE] Bone Density Screen | Mountain States Health Alliance [PAR] You can find out if you are at risk for osteoporosis  a bone disease common to ... 
It occurs when bones become porous, brittle and likely to break. ... Bone Density (
Dexa Scan, Bone Densitometry). Bone densitometry measures the density of 
bone material to determine if there is ... Bone Density Test (Dexa Scan) Locations
. [DOC] [TLE] Bone Densitometry (DEXA, DXA) - RadiologyInfo.org [PAR] Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or 
bone ... causing the bones to become thinner, more fragile and more likely to 
break. ... of the spine to screen for vertebral fractures that is performed on the 
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and are... [DOC] [TLE] Imaging Services - Bone Densitometry - bicrad [PAR] Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) ... is 
an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. ... use x
-ray or ultrasound are sometimes used to screen for low bone mass. ... 
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the body's bones become extremely porous 
and brittle. [DOC] [TLE] Osteoporosis. Signs, Symptoms & Treatment of osteoporosis | Patient [PAR] You can take measures to prevent or slow down bone loss. In certain people ... 
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects bone strength (the word osteoporosis 
literally means "porous bones"). Bone is .... The vertebrae can become squashed 
following a fracture. If severe, a .... Your bone density measurements on a DEXA 
scan. [DOC] [TLE] Bone Density Brochure - Guilford Radiology [PAR] Bone Density Screening at Guilford Radiology ... or Dexa scan  determines 
whether you have ... disease that causes bones to become fragile and more likely 
to break. A bone density test uses X-rays to measure ... bones become porous 
and brittle and much more suscep- ... Medicare covers biannual bone density 
screen-. [DOC] [TLE] Osteoporosis Symptoms | AlgaeCal [PAR] It is an dual x-ray that measures how porous your bones are. ... But as bones 
become weaker, there are signs and symptoms that will start to appear. ... The 
most common reasons for brittle fingernails is hormonal changes and ... If this 
happens, make sure you have your doctor test your bone density with a DEXA 
scan. [DOC] [TLE] Bone Densitometry Scan - Woodlawn Hospital (Rochester, Indiana ... [PAR] Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones, is a serious condition causing bones to 
weaken and become brittle, increasing the risk of fractures. ... already have the 
disease and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, ... low 
dosage x-ray Lunar Bone Densitometer, DXA, measures the density of the spine, 
hip,... [DOC] [TLE] Osteoporosis: a disease on the rise - The Irish Times [PAR] Jan 14, 2015 ... Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones porous or brittle which can ... Older 
women can also become more stooped and their tummies can ... It is a type of x-
ray that that measures the density of bone. ... A DXA scan is usually taken of the 
spine and hips and is the best .... Please choose a screen name. [DOC] [TLE] Know Your Bones - Medcare Solutions [PAR] Jan 7, 2016 ... As bones lose density they become more brittle and susceptible to fracture. ... In 
fact, Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease. ... As bone density 
decreases, the porous open spaces in bones increases. ... These scans measure 
bone density at specific places in your body, such as the hip, pelvis and... [DOC] [TLE] Bone Health - Jandi's Natural Market Condition Center [PAR] Osteoporosis is

Question: A DEXA scan measures bone density to screen for this disorder in which bones become porous & brittle
Answer: osteoporosis