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PostPosted: 09/24/06 - 23:00    Post subject: bone density test Vote now! Reply with quote

Hi! I am 60 years old woman. I have increased risk from osteoporosis. Should I have bone density test. Does anyone know something bone density test?
How do you prepare for a bone density test?
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PostPosted: 10/02/06 - 03:19    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

Hi! You should have this test, if you have early treatment is very important. bone density test measure your risk of osteoporosis. A bone density test uses special X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. The higher your mineral content, the denser your bones are. Bone density tests are easy, fast and painless. Virtually no preparation is needed.
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