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Category: Research News – Bone density
A note on repeat bone density testing
A new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) looks at the usefulness of bone mineral density (BMD) testing and a repeated BMD test. BMD testing is done to help predict a person's risk of future osteoporotic fractures. A good overview of the study can be found here. The study authors conclude that "a second … Continue reading A note on repeat bone density testing