It’s also cheaper—$30, compared with $100 for a regular DXA exam—yet still effective enough to identify women who don’t need further testing and to flag those who may benefit the most from the traditional DXA test. Ask your doc which exam is right for you.
New Way to Gauge Bone Health
A bone-density test, known as a dual-energy X-ray (DXA) exam, is a proven way to gauge your risk of osteoporosis, but it’s not the only way.
A bone-density test, known as a dual-energy X-ray (DXA) exam, is a proven way to gauge your risk of osteoporosis, but it’s not the only way. Now Swiss researchers say a simple ultrasound of the heel can offer a useful assessment with less risk because it doesn’t use radiation.
It’s also cheaper—$30, compared with $100 for a regular DXA exam—yet still effective enough to identify women who don’t need further testing and to flag those who may benefit the most from the traditional DXA test. Ask your doc which exam is right for you.
It’s also cheaper—$30, compared with $100 for a regular DXA exam—yet still effective enough to identify women who don’t need further testing and to flag those who may benefit the most from the traditional DXA test. Ask your doc which exam is right for you.
Last Updated: November 21, 2008
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