DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please ...

BMD datasets are machine-specific, therefore the correct DXA manufacturer must be selected. Please note the age ranges available for the instruments (see below-right, or refer to the graphs). If you ...

Available for whole body only at present. This is the enhanced version of the calculator, incorporating age, race, gender, and ethnicity in the calculations. Any publication using data generated by ...

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...

Serial PFAS biomonitoring at delivery and ages 3, 8, and 12 enabled assessment of exposure windows against DXA-derived BMD at six skeletal sites at age 12. PFOA showed the most consistent signal, with ...