DEXA or DXA stands for “Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry,” which is a type of bone density technology. The DEXA machine takes a picture of your bones and calculates their density. Physicians commonly ...

The bone density test is also referred to as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA). It’s an important test for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes your bone tissue to become thin and ...

» What is the typical staff dose from a DXA examination? The dose to staff in DXA facilities is generally small. However, new developments in DXA imaging technology (fan beam, cone beam, C-arm ...

How does the patient dose in DXA compare to the dose from Bone Mineral Density (BMD) estimates using Quantitative Computerised Tomography (QCT)? The typical patient effective dose from a dual energy ...

Texas County Memorial Hospital’s radiology department now has a new Hologic Horizon DXA bone densitometer, an upgrade from the original densitometer, which had reached the end of its operational ...

A DEXA scan shows your bone density, and is safe to repeat every 2 to 3 years if needed. It has lower radiation than normal X-Rays. If your doctor thinks you’re at risk for osteoporosis ...

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Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty leads to higher bone density and slightly higher BMI and fat mass.