Bone Density

The modern Lunar DPX PRO system from General Electric achieves the examination of bone density with the new method of dual energy absorptiometry beam (DEXA) in just 4 minutes. It also provides reliable and accurate measurement of whole-body fat distribution with the Body Composition protocol – determination of fat.

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The measurement of bone density by the DEXA method is the most commonly used method to assess osteoporosis, a situation which often affects women after menopause, but can also be found in men and rarely in children.
A DEXA examination can also evaluate a person's risk for the development of fractures.

The examination is recommended:

in postmenopausal women not receiving estrogen.
in women who have a personal or maternal history of hip fracture or are smokers.
in patients with clinical conditions associated with bone loss.
in patients using drugs that are known to cause bone loss, including corticosteroids, as prednisone, various antiepileptic medication, Dilantin and some barbiturates.
in patients with type 1 diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease or a family history of osteoporosis
in patients with hyperthyroidism or any parathyroid condition , as hyperparathyroidism.
to those who have suffered a fracture after minor injuries.
those with radiographic findings suggestive of vertebral fracture or other signs of osteoporosis.

The Laboratory operates at its new headquarters at the junction of 2 Archiepiskopou Makariou and Karaoli-Dimitriou streets in the center of the city of Chios

Bone Density

The examination is recommended:

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