Calcific diskitis (CD) is a rare condition characterized by inflammation and calcification of an intervertebral disk, typically causing localized back pain. We present the case of a 65-y-old woman ...

Worrying about bone health was once reserved for the elderly members of society. Now, it’s becoming a burgeoning Gen Z and millennial longevity goal.

Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body’s internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need them to detect and manage certain types of cancer, assess the extent of ...

Logistic regression is the most cost-effective model for medial vascular calcification classification, with a mean ICER of $278 using five low-cost features. Despite similar diagnostic accuracy ...

A bone mineral density screening, such as a DEXA scan, is the gold standard for detecting osteoporosis (weakening of the bones) before it leads to bone fractures.

Bone collector cases are carefully constructed from silk and exoskeleton parts. Image: Rubinoff lab, Entomology Section, University of Hawaii, Manoa ...

A new bone marrow imaging technique could change treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal disorders.

Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say If you’re heading to your first DEXA scan, here’s what experts need you to know.

What is a DEXA scan?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 ...

CT scans performed in the US in 2023 alone could eventually lead to over 100,000 extra cancer cases, a new study claims.

A three-year lifestyle intervention based on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity helped mitigate age-related bone mineral density loss in older women with ...

A deep learning–based reconstruction algorithm significantly enhances temporal bone UHR-CT image quality, reducing noise and improving diagnostic precision, a study finds.