Many older women currently get scans every two years to check for signs of osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease that can cause painful spine fractures and broken hips.
But a new study suggests perhaps half of women over 67 might not need such bone scans more often than every 15 years.
signsMany Older Women May Not Need Frequent Bone ScansNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:30pm
Austin Film Festival: Time to get your film on!Austin Metablog Wed, 10/19/2011 - 1:30am
Like pumpkins at HEB and the temperature dropping to the heavenly low 90s, one of the best signs of fall... President Obama signs disaster declaration for wildfiresPlanning Ahead, Austin Mon, 09/19/2011 - 11:18am
Eligible residents can apply for assistance through grants. Downtown Parking is Going 21st CenturyAustinist Tue, 05/03/2011 - 11:41am
We Want Your Pictures: People, Fashion, Food & MoreAustinist Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:04pm
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