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Osteoporosis bone density test. Did you get yours? How did you do?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 11, 2023 | Replies (54)

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What is an Echolight Scan? and what does it tell you?

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kirstenlheld | @kirstenlheld | Feb 11, 2023

Here's the link: https://www.echolightmedical.com/en/

Apparently, it was originally in the UK and has now come to the U.S. in limited locations so far. My understanding is that the FDA has approved the use of it. It uses ultrasound instead of X-Rays to tell you more about the quality of your bones in addition to how dense they are.