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From:
Aamir Arain <arain.aamir@yahoo.com>
 | DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DOW DIAGNOSTIC COMPLEX
RADIOLOGY |  | | | DEXA Bone Density Scan for Osteoporosis | | | | | | The GE DEXA scanner for evaluation of osteoporosis is the latest technology and the most accurate way to assess for calcium loss and fracture risk in both adults and children. Osteoporosis due to calcium loss is the most common cause of bone fractures, including broken hip and spine fractures. | | | | | | The most common causes of calcium loss are: | | | | | | - Early menopause.
- Over age 50.
- Reduced calcium intake.
- Thin and small framed.
- Drugs such as cortisone.
- Endocrine treatment for prostate cancer.
- Treatments for obesity in adults and children.
| Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased bone fragility with a consequent susceptibility to fracture. | | | | Women are at the greatest risk. One third of women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, yet nearly 80% remain undiagnosed. After menopause, a woman's risk of suffering an osteoporotic spine or femur fracture Increase significantly. | | | | | | | | | Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is providing Dexa scan facility on very competitive rates. | | |
| Gulzar-e-Hijri, Ojha Campus Suparco Road, KDA Scheme-33, Karachi
Tel: 021-99261495-6, (Ext-11-41) 99261472, 99261488, Fax: 021-99261494 | |
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