At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated ...
Osteoporosis is usually diagnosed when someone who has risk factors, or has had a fragility fracture, is then sent for a bone density scan (DXA scan). “This scan helps us understand if you have ...