October 22, 2010 (San Antonio, Texas) — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are vitamin D deficient have a significantly increased risk for osteoporosis, osteopenia, and abnormal bone ...

BMD and serum calcium levels dropped following bariatric surgery in morbidly obese men and women. Despite the benefits associated with long-term weight loss that are achievable with bariatric surgery, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Over the 6-year study period, 23.5% of patients with cirrhosis had a DEXA scan ordered and 12.5% completed the ...

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening ...

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If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic ...

Once a person loses bone density, they typically cannot regain it. However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, ...

Once bone density is lost, it cannot typically be rebuilt, but you may be able to prevent further loss. Calcium and vitamin D, along with exercise and managing medications, are important for bone ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Bone density isn’t just ...