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What is a REMS scan please

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I have had a DEXA but have read that REMS is more accurate. Can we get them in UK

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You can find out more by looking at this link: osteoscanuk.com/ Hope that helps. You can most certainly get them in the UK, but not on the NHS. Private and it costs £150.

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Thank you

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