Claustrophobia – an extreme fear of enclosed spaces – is a common concern for people needing medical imaging scans. According to an estimate, approximately 7 to 10% of people live with this form of anxiety. Medical imaging scans are crucial for diagnosing and deciding on treatments. And claustrophobia can keep its sufferer from receiving the
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Understanding Your Bone Density Results
A bone density test measures the grams of calcium and other minerals that comprise your bones. The test uses X-ray technology, and a specialist may perform the scan on a forearm, hip, or part of the spine; however, DEXA scans (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans) are performed on the whole body using a safe, low-absorption method
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