A Royal Osteoporosis Society online checker asks about fracture history and other factors, and can suggest whether to seek professional advice.
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AI Analysis Of CT Scans Finds 42.9% Of Patients Have Coronary Inflammation
A Biograph study found elevated coronary inflammation in 42.9% of asymptomatic, low-risk participants, but its health implications need further study.
Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could
A study of 18,476 people linked blood metabolite-based aging measures with chronic disease and mortality risk, but it does not prove causation.
Already A Hit In NYC, Neko Health’s Body Scan Clinic Plots Nationwide Expansion
Neko Health says it will open clinics in Manhattan and Miami, with San Francisco and Washington, D.C., also in its expansion plans.
Beyond Sleep Tracking: How LumiSleep D1 Fits Into The Wind-Down After Training
LumiMind’s LumiSleep D1 pairs forehead EEG monitoring with adaptive sound for bedtime, overnight wake-ups and naps; improved sleep is not guaranteed.
Routine Blood Test May Offer Clues To Future Dementia Risk
A study of 316,542 Korean adults found associations between unusually low or high hemoglobin and later dementia diagnoses, but not proof of cause.
Elderly Adults With Masked High Blood Pressure Linked To Higher Risk Of Falls
A preliminary study of adults older than 78 found masked high blood pressure was associated with a 70% higher fall rate than sustained high blood pressure.
Early Alert: Diagnostic Ultrasound System Issue From Philips Ultrasound
The FDA says Philips Lumify systems may unexpectedly require re-registration or lose connection, disrupting scans. Eight serious injuries and four deaths reported.
Team Select Scales AI Platform To Full Census, Reports 15% Drop In Hospitalizations
Team Select says its CareSight AI now covers its full patient census and reports a 14.9% year-over-year hospitalization-rate decline.
Doctors Should Keep An Eye On Your Mix Of Medication. If They Don’t, You Should.
A KFF Health News report highlights medication reviews for older adults as prescriptions accumulate and evidence about some drugs changes.