Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While ...

A recent pilot study reported in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine found that sodium fluoride (Na-F-18) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (NaF-PET/CT) accurately detects ...

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 ...

Computed tomography (CT) examinations (known more commonly as a “CT scan” or “CAT scan”) incorporate a series of x-ray images taken of areas inside the body and use a computer to create a ...

Bone cancer in the leg, while relatively uncommon, presents with specific warning signs that warrant immediate medical attention. Understanding these symptoms enables individuals to seek prompt ...

Rahul Parikh, MD, a professor of medicine at the University of Kansas (KU) Medical Center, discussed the critical role of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — July is Bone Cancer Awareness Month. Though it is rare, it can be difficult for those affected by it. Dr. Matthew Steensma, the chief for orthopedic oncology at Corewell ...

East Meadow-based Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) received an anonymous $1 million donation to advance women’s health. The gift, which was secured by NUMC Board of Directors Chair Stuart ...

Bone health management for older women with breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitors (AIs) varied substantially across five UK hospitals. Despite the higher risk for fractures, women older than 80 ...