Recent news on Dexa

AUA 2007 - Systemic Therapy of Advanced Prostate Cancer II  -  25 May 2007
UroToday,Bone mineral increase was improved by DEXA scan in all patients and in the bicalutamide patients in particular. 16% of patients had lumbar compression

Toremifene Citrate Increases Bone Mineral Density in Prostate ...  -  25 May 2007
DG News...evidence of bone loss (determined by baseline dual energy x-ray absorptiometry [DEXA] scan), and have a serum prostate-specific antigen level < 4 ng/mL.

Step into the 'Bod Pod'  -  May 18, 2007
Canada.com,Bell said the Bod Pod is a flexible alternate to the Dexa machine, the gold standard used in the nutrition industry. The Dexa uses low-dose X-rays to

Fury over bone scanner move to private hospital  -  May 2, 2007
Sligo Champion,The Dexa scanner, which measures bone density, is to be set up at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Garden Hill in Sligo, a move which has already evoked the ire of

Bod Pod separates fat from lean (1:06 pm)  -  May 17, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),The Bod Pod is a flexible alternate to the gold standard Dexa machine, which uses low dose X-rays to measure body fat and can't be used to measure pregnant

Checkup checklist  -  May 17, 2007
News & Observer,What it is: Dual X-ray absorptimetry (why it's called Dexa), the standard way to test bone density. This spots osteoporosis.

Scanner uproar: fund-raisers feel ‘totally outraged’  -  May 10, 2007
Sligo Champion,The DEXA scanner was donated to the Sligo hospital by the Irish Osteoporosis Society but lay unused for more than two years. The decision to dismantle it

Dance spectacular is a sell out  -  May 24, 2007
Ulster Herald (subscription),...and so I have pledged the profits of this memorable show to the Oncology Unit at Letterkenny General Hospital in aid of a new 'Dexa' scanning facility."

DR. HOOK- Rise up! Where's Norma Rae when we need her?  -  May 10, 2007
The Hook,DEXA scans-- to evaluate bones for osteoporosis-- require pre-authorization by almost every insurance carrier. Sticks and stones might break my bones,

Common Myths about Osteoporosis Explored by University of Michigan ...  -  May 14, 2007
SeniorJournal.com,The most common method of measuring bone density is a DEXA scan, which is a painless X-ray of your hip and spine. FACT: Building strong bones during

Scanner to be located at St Joseph's Hospital  -  May 1, 2007
Ocean fm,The HSE West has today confirmed that the Dexa Scanner service will shortly be available for public patients in Sligo and the surrounding areas.

Dr. Malloy: Osteoperosis Myths  -  Apr 27, 2007
NBC5.com,Fact: The first step is detecting bone loss early. DEXA is the gold standard, but ultrasound evaluation can be helpful.

Hospital additions create calm surroundings for patients  -  May 19, 2007
nwitimes.com,Singh evaluates and treats patients at the clinic with help from the use of a DEXA scanner. The scanner is set low to the ground so those who have

Almost 12000 to attend Riverdance shows in Letterkenny  -  May 18, 2007
Donegal News (subscription),...of this memorable show to the Oncology Unit at Letterkenny General Hospital in aid of a new 'Dexa' scanning facility, a simple gesture with much reward".

Neurocrine Biosciences Reports First Quarter 2007 Results  -  May 4, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...impact of longer treatment on bone mineral density as measured by DEXA scan at the conclusion of dosing and at 6-months and 12-months post-treatment.

Effect of 10 Days of Bed Rest on Skeletal Muscle in Healthy Older ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),One participant was excluded from all analyses due to insufficient protein intake; an additional participant was excluded from the DEXA analysis because a

March for hospital  -  Apr 22, 2007
ic Wales,..."As a risk associated with breast cancer is osteoporosis, we have just put a new, very expensive dexa scanner - a bone scanner - into the hospital,

Facts behind ads on osteoporosis medicines  -  Apr 19, 2007
Pocono Record,The most widely used one is the DEXA scan, which can be performed in a doctor's office or outpatient clinic in about 15 minutes.

NHS halts Atos Origin scanning contract after patient recalls  -  Apr 12, 2007
ComputerworldUK,The service was set to be expanded this month, to include DEXA bone density and Computerised Tomography (CT) scanning in a five-year deal.

Part 4: Are You in the "Pre" Phase of Disease? Osteopenia  -  Apr 9, 2007
FitSugar.com,It is best diagnosed with a bone mineral density test that uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Don't forget to check out the other three prephases

Could oily fish strengthen bones?  -  Apr 2, 2007
NEWSFOOD.com Primo piano,Bone density - a measure of the strength and health of bones - was then measured using a highly accurate whole body scanner called DEXA (dual energy X-ray

YourHealth: Milk calcium is best for bone building  -  Mar 31, 2007
New Straits Times,...deviations below peak bone mass (20-year-old sex-matched healthy person average) as measured by Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, previously DEXA).

Mobile lab helps UTSA tackle diabetes, obesity  -  Mar 30, 2007
San Antonio Express,In just three minutes, a dexa scanner can tell the scientists the breakdown of bone, muscle and fat in each person. A special video monitor in the ceiling

Lifecare Medical Centre launches 'Well Woman Clinic'  -  Apr 19, 2007
Express Healthcare Management,...blood pressure, digital mammography, bone mineral densitometry (DEXA), dental check-up and complete physical examination and check-up by physician.

Desert Radiologists Expands With New Central Business Office  -  Apr 16, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),Desert Radiologists offers the most comprehensive procedures available including Angiography, Computed Tomography (CT), Dexa Bone Densitometry,

Gene Variant Increases Obesity Risk  -  Apr 12, 2007
MedPage Today,The British study -- a longitudinal examination of nearly 7500 children -- also included dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)-derived measures of fat

Time to take a full-body approach to your health  -  Apr 8, 2007
Scotsman,GPs can send women who fall into this category for a DEXA bone scan if necessary. Bone scans are not part of routine private health assessment.

Stop Trouble Before It Starts: How To Get 4 "Prediseases" Under ...  -  Apr 2, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),It is best diagnosed with a bone mineral density test that uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). How to Prevent Progression: Eat a diet rich in

O’Brien slams delays for elderly in accessing services  -  Mar 30, 2007
Mayo Advertiser,The Mayo councillor’s remarks came on foot of a question raised by forum chairperson Labour Cllr Declan Bree about Dexa bone-scanning equipment which had

Use of Quantitative Ultrasound Scans of the Calcaneus to Diagnose ...  -  Mar 16, 2007
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (subscription)Methods: Forty-six patients (11 men and 35 women) with established rheumatoid arthritis underwent dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the nondominant

Long wait for bone scan patients  -  Mar 20, 2007
Mid Devon Star,The commission's report said about 22% of South West patients have been waiting more than 26 weeks for a DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan.

'Hidden' Fat That Puts Adolescents At Risk For Disease Identified ...  -  Mar 6, 2007
PressZoom (press release),In Dr. Siegel's study, 30 adolescents had fat tissue measurements taken using anthropometry, DEXA and single-slice and whole-abdominal, multi-slice MRI.

MRI Finds Hidden, High-Risk Fat in Teens  -  Feb 27, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),Anthropometry is not very precise, and DEXA involves exposure to radiation. MRI might get around those problems, the researchers thought.

Body Fat Mat  -  Mar 8, 2007
WEAU-TV 13,Calipers, underwater weighing and Dexa all take several minutes. This can be done in less than a second." Mikat says there is a 3%-4% difference between

Know your risk for osteoporosis  -  Mar 7, 2007
Health24.com,Compared to DEXA, the radiation dose is higher and the measurement less reproducible. X-rays. Although essential to detect fractures and deformities,

New Women’s Imaging Center slates open house  -  Mar 5, 2007
Carlisle Sentinel,State-of-the-art services such as digital mammography, 4D ultrasound, and bone densitometry (DEXA) are offered. The Women’s Imaging Center is located on the

How Long Does It Take to Rebuild Bone Lost During Space Flight?  -  Mar 3, 2007
Mars Today (press release)Image: A Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan of a human hip bone, left, and a human spine, right. Credit: NASA. Are bigger bones stronger bones?

Seven Riverdance shows sold out  -  Mar 2, 2007
Donegal News (subscription),Pat Nora has pledged his profits from the show towards the funding of a new 'Dexa' scanning facility at the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny General Hospital.

Hidden abdominal fat may be more dangerous  -  Feb 27, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe study of 30 adolescents had fat tissue measurements taken using anthropometry -- DEXA and single-slice and whole-abdominal, multi-slice MRI.

CROI: Kaletra less likely to cause fat loss than efavirenz when ...  -  Feb 27, 2007
Aidsmap,The median baseline CD4 cell count was 191 cells/mm 3 and the median baseline limb fat as measured by DEXA scan was 7.1kg.

New Breakthroughs In Health Are Rarely New  -  Mar 22, 2007
Evening Bulletin,You can only verify the condition by determining bone density through a DEXA test (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry).

Osteoporosis: The bone thief  -  Mar 18, 2007
Stabroek News,It is called a DEXA scan, which is performed in a few minutes in the office itself. This is a scan which takes a picture of one of your bones and calculates

Sun Pharma Discloses NCE and NDDS Pipeline  -  Mar 18, 2007
Emediawire (press release),Tobramycin + Dexa ophthalmic solution: Unlike the competing product which is a suspension causing gritty feeling in the eye, our product is being developed

Kenyan experts call for withdrawal of d4T, say it is toxic  -  Mar 16, 2007
Africa Science News Service,...weight after starting ARVs, He however noted that objective measures of fat loss such as DEXA scans and CT scans may have yielded higher estimates.

Onset of a New Replacement Cycle Coupled with Rise in Aging ...  -  Mar 15, 2007
Business Wire India (press release),However, the high costs of digital mammography systems and axial DEXA bone densitometry systems will deter market expansion. At the same time,

Sports Nutrition  -  Mar 12, 2007
Natural Products Industry Insider,...body composition (DEXA), and vastus lateralis muscle biopsies for determination of muscle fiber type (I, IIa or IIx), cross-sectional area (CSA),

Take a close look at imaging  -  Mar 11, 2007
Seattle Times,It offers high-field MRI, open MRI, CT, PET, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and DEXA scans for osteoporosis screenings. For Tucker, an employee since the

Health events  -  Mar 9, 2007
Cincinnati Enquirer,Body Composition and Dexa Scanning, 3-5 pm, Beacon Orthopaedics, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville. $30. Registration required. 513-354-3787.

Health checkup: osteoporosis  -  Feb 28, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,Both of these diagnoses can be confirmed by bone density measurement on a piece of equipment called the DXA (pronounced dexa).

CROI: Alendronate effectively treats bone loss in men and women ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Aidsmap,Bone mineral density was evaluated using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). At week 48, the group receiving alendronate plus calcium and vitamin D had

CROI: Growth hormone stimulant TH9507 safe and effective in HIV ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Aidsmap,Trunk fat, as measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), also decreased, -1.0 ± 1.9 kg with TH9507 versus +0.4 ± 1.6 kg with placebo (p < 0.001).

News In Brief  -  Feb 16, 2007
Leitrim Observer,The revelation that a Dexa Bone Scanner has been lying unused in Sligo General Hospital for almost two years, has been described as unacceptable and

Patient ‘angry and disgusted’  -  Feb 15, 2007
Sligo Champion,AN osteoporosis sufferer has expressed outrage at revelations that a vital Dexa Bone Scanner has been left unused almost two years after it was donated to

Fractured service  -  Feb 15, 2007
Sligo Champion,For years, consultants at Sligo General Hospital had been advocating the vital need for a Dexa bone scanner to help in the early detection of osteoporosis,

‘Hundreds endure pain and suffering’ as scanner unused  -  Feb 15, 2007
Sligo Champion,And she revealed that it was medical professionals at the Sligo hospital, through the Hospital Research Trust, who had raised the funding to buy the Dexa

Demetech Picks Up 2007 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation ...  -  Feb 7, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),..."Due to the method used by the current standard, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) technology, persons with very low or high fat content get distorted

Staying ahead of osteoporosis by keeping an eye on bone density  -  Feb 11, 2007
Coldwater Daily Reporter,I perform many exams in my job, and one of my duties includes doing bone density or DEXA scans. I would like to give you some information about bone density

Demetech honoured with Frost & Sullivan 2007 Technology Innovation ...  -  Feb 9, 2007
ClickPress (press release),...[ClickPress, Fri Feb 09 2007] “Due to the method used by the current standard, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) technology, persons with very low or

Doctor seeks support for BMD-Day  -  Feb 2, 2007
Irish Medical News,On February 15 BMD-Day – a survey of DEXA scan patients in clinics around the country – will take place, measuring not just bone mineral density,

Proteins Promote Varied Strength Gains  -  Feb 14, 2007
Natural Products Industry Insider,...body composition (DEXA), and vastus lateralis muscle biopsies for determination of muscle fiber type (I, IIa or IIx), cross-sectional area (CSA),

High prices in European women's healthcare imaging markets  -  Feb 13, 2007
Healthcare Equipment and Supplies,On the other hand, the report finds that the high costs of digital mammography systems and axial dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone densitometry

Just scrap this unfair system!  -  Jan 31, 2007
York Press,Any GP who wants to refer a patient for an MRI, CT or Dexa scan to find out what is wrong with them, must first send it to the PCT - who could deny the scan

Bone scanner in Sligo General unused for two years  -  Feb 10, 2007
Ocean fm,The Dexa scanner, worth 120000 euro was donated to the hospital by the Irish Osteoporosis Society in April 2005. President and founder of the Irish

Put the odds in your favour  -  Feb 9, 2007
ic Solihull.co.uk,We have a Dexa Scanner at Solihull, and I went along to see it and the fantastic people who manage it the other day. This scanner is not being fully used,

Riverdance add fifth Donegal show  -  Feb 9, 2007
Ocean fm,Profits from the show will go towards the funding of a new "Dexa" scanning facility at the oncology until in Letterkenny General Hospital.

Obesity and Older Adults  -  Feb 7, 2007
MedIndia,It is significant because the researchers used DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) to measure actual body fat to determine the proportion of fat versus

Riverdance comes to Donegal for first time  -  Feb 6, 2007
Ocean fm,Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new "Dexa" scanning facility at the oncology unit in Letterkenny General Hospital.

Weight Loss Research Recruiting Women  -  Jan 31, 2007
Northwest Explorer,Study participants will take the 16-week Healthy Weight 4 Life online course for $250 but also receive -- at no charge -- in-person weigh-ins, DEXA scans

Breakthrough osteoporosis scan now available in East Tenn.  -  Jan 26, 2007
WATE.com,..."In the past, Dexa Scans were not able to yield diagnostic quality images for the purposes of understanding whether a fracture already exists," explains

Onset of a New Replacement Cycle Coupled With Rise in Aging ...  -  Feb 12, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),However, the high costs of digital mammography systems and axial DEXA bone densitometry systems will deter market expansion. At the same time,

Losing fat in 8 seconds  -  Feb 21, 2007
Daily Telegraph,Body fat was assessed by DEXA, pre and post after the 15 week program. Blood was taken before and after to examine possible changes in cholesterol, HDL,

New Nonsurgical Option for Women Suffering from Painful Fibroid Tumors  -  Feb 20, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),X-ray and Dexa (Bone Density). We provide the best possible patient experience by offering patients comfort and quality in a friendly setting.

New Report Shows That Most Western European Countries Are Planning ...  -  Feb 19, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),While the above factors will fuel market progress, the high costs of digital mammography screening systems and axial dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

News In Brief  -  Feb 16, 2007
Leitrim Observer,The revelation that a Dexa Bone Scanner has been lying unused in Sligo General Hospital for almost t ... More ». A whole raft of issues relating to planning

Tickets on sale tomorrow for Riverdance  -  Feb 16, 2007
Donegal News (subscription),Event Organiser, Pat Nora Gallagher has pledged the profits from the show towards the funding of a new 'Dexa' scanning facility at the Oncology Unit,

‘Arthritis services needed in mid-west’ – TD  -  Feb 16, 2007
Irish Medical News,There is no rheumatology DEXA service. There is no occupational therapy service,� Dr Neville said. One-in-ten people have arthritis, which approximates to

‘I fear my pain will get so bad that I will have to stop working’  -  Feb 13, 2007
York Press,GPs can also no longer send patients directly to hospital for an MRI, CT or Dexa scan if they are needed for diagnostic reasons, but must instead refer

Weighing the value of BMI  -  Feb 12, 2007
San Antonio Express,Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometryÖ (DEXA): A scanner that measures lean muscle mass, bone density and fat using low-dose radiation. Extremely accurate.

Riverdance for Donegal  -  Feb 9, 2007
Strabane Chronicle (subscription),...this memorable show to the Oncology Unit at Letterkenny General Hospital in aid of a new 'Dexa' scanning facility, a simple gesture with much reward".

Riverdance in Letterkenny to aid hospital cancer unit  -  Feb 9, 2007
Donegal News (subscription),Following consultations with Mr Paddy Rooney, a manager at the hospital, it was decided the donation would be used to help purchase a Dexa scanner.

Diagnostic 'Divining Rod' For Diagnosing Limb-threatening Bone ...  -  Feb 6, 2007
Science Daily (press release)BMD measurement with DEXA is presently ... > full story. History Of Broken Bones Overlooked When Treating Osteoporosis (March 13, 2005) -- Women who need

Cardioprotective Effects of Methylprednisolone Treatment in ...  -  Feb 6, 2007
DG News...application regimens [bolus, continuous infusion], pharmacokinetics of drugs [methylprednisolone, dexa-, or hydrocortisone], and non-uniform doses.

Neurocrine Biosciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2006 ...  -  Feb 2, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...impact of longer treatment on bone mineral density as measured by DEXA scan at the conclusion of dosing and at 6-months and 12-months post- treatment.

New Technique Uses Pubic Bone For Grafting  -  Jan 28, 2007
Science Daily (press release)BMD measurement with DEXA is presently ... > full story. Homing In On Better Bone Marrow Transplants (June 26, 2001) -- Researchers have identified a

Prenatal influences on susceptibility to diet-induced obesity are ...  -  Jan 30, 2007
Journal of EndocrinologyAt 24 weeks, body composition was assessed by DEXA analysis and total RNA was extracted from whole rat hypothalami. Real-time polymerase chain reaction

Brain study offers clues into why humans do good  -  Jan 30, 2007
Asbury Park Press,Physicians should carefully monitor their cancer patient's bone health with regular bone density scans (DEXA) and prescribe medications to prevent bone loss

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