Low bone density, or osteopenia, refers to a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal, indicating weakened bones that are more susceptible to fractures, though not as severe as ...

Your score will tell you how far you are above or below peak bone density. Think of it working like a temperature scale. A temperature of -2 is lower than a temperature of -1. In the same way, a ...

Their findings are similar to earlier studies on AS and bone density complications and comorbidities. A 2016 study noted that low bone mineral density is common in people with AS. The decreased ...

Background: Children may have low bone mineral density (BMD) on Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning due to smaller bones and/or less mineral than expected for bone size (volume).

The effect of combined oral contraceptives on bone mineral density is variable, with no effect reported in premenopausal women; however, growing evidence suggests that low-dose combined oral ...