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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Bone mineral density scan
  1. Bone Density (National Library of Medicine)  
    Strong bones are important for your health. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to measure your bone health. It compares your bone density, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bonedensity.html - Health Topics
  2. Osteoporosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and fracture (break) easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html - Health Topics
  3. Bone Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bonediseases.html - Health Topics
  4. X-Rays (National Library of Medicine)  
    X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-ray imaging creates pictures of the inside of your body. The images show the parts of your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/xrays.html - Health Topics
  5. Fractures (National Library of Medicine)  
    A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html - Health Topics
  6. Ovarian Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ovariandisorders.html - Health Topics