DEXA scans come in two types, the p-DEXA and the central DEXA: p-DEXA The “p” stands for “peripheral.” This scan measures bones on the body’s periphery—meaning areas away from the center of the ...

or formerly DEXA) is a technique used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The preferred regions for BMD measurement are lumbar spine, proximal femur and whole body. The technique relies on ...

Brittany Mobley Eagle Nutrition Services at Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a state-of-the-art Dual-Energy ...

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone density, which affects millions of Americans and can lead to fractures with life-altering consequences. Scheduling a DEXA scan is a crucial step ...