A bone density scan is a painless imaging test that measures the density and, sometimes, quality of your bones. Bone density and quality affect how strong or thick your bones are. Bone density scans ...

Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a recognized tool for measurement of body composition and provides benefits of low dose radiation, quick scan time and multiple measurement options.

Objectives: To investigate the potential of segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for assessing regional composition and muscle mass in children. Design: Strengths of relationships were ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When evaluating patients with metabolic bone disease, DXA is a safe, accurate and precise ...

The high-tech DEXA scan provides a comprehensive look at the body, including bone health, body fat, muscle mass and much more. If you are simply curious about your health, planning to get healthier, ...

Typically, when people say they’re trying to lose weight, what they actually mean is they’re trying change their body composition—they're trying to be leaner. A lower number on the scale could be an ...

ALCOA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced the introduction of the Eagle™ FA, an advanced fat analysis X-ray system, to the ...

In this study 33 consecutive patients (9 females and 24 males) undergoing hip resurfacing surgery were recruited. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 55 (9) years. The mean (SD) body mass index ...

Our one-year follow-up showed that there was a drop in bone remodeling in the early postoperative phase after HRA. However, at one-year follow-up, the bone stock of the upper femur was restored and ...