The doctors and nurses at the emergency room in Jacksonville, Florida, were “perplexed,” as Dia Thomas remembers it. They believed her when she said she was in pain—imaging had revealed fractures in ...

It’s time to get hip to this bone density and body composition test. Osteoporosis may seem like an old person’s problem — the “silent” condition gradually reduces bone mass and density, making your ...

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 ...

Doctors can often spot bone cancer as ragged or hollow areas on an X-ray. While X-rays are usually a reliable first test, a doctor will typically need a bone biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. An X-ray ...

A biopsy is the only test that can confirm a cancer diagnosis. However, before doctors conduct a biopsy, they may take a person’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order various imaging ...

The standard of care provided by Jersey's rheumatology service was "well below" acceptable standards, according to a review More than 200 hospital patients will be called for a repeat scan to test ...

More than 200 hospital patients will be called for a repeat scan to test their bone density after an independent review of patient notes by specialist consultants, the Government of Jersey has said. A ...