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Reviewing and evaluating a patient's
physical condition, lifestyle and daily living habits
is helpful in diagnosing the cause of disease. |
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Measuring Bone Density |
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Currently, DEXA (Dual-Energy
X-ray Absorptiometry, an imaging technique for measuring
the amount of bone loss) is recognized as an effective
diagnostic method and is commonly used in hospitals. DEXA
is a simple and safe procedure to accurately detect the
severity of bone mass loss. |
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Ultrasound Bone Mineral
Density ( BMD) screening can be used as a pre-screening
tool to help you and your doctor understand if you are
at high risk of osteoporosis.
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