Low-dose chest CT for lung cancer screening provides the opportunity to simultaneously screen patients for osteoporosis, detecting notably higher rates of osteoporosis in men than the traditional tool ...

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 ...

About 40% of cancers among Americans can be attributed to potentially modifiable factors such as smoking, drinking, obesity, and physical inactivity. If a widely reported study from earlier this year ...

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 ...

Explore the vital role of bone marrow stem cells. Learn how they drive bone remodeling, immunity, and skeletal health in this complete guide.

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 ...

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 ...