what is a REMS Scan is it the same as a DEXA Scan?
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REMS SCAN
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not heard of a REMS before, had a look at google, there is a bit of information there, I don't think it is quite the same just different. Hope someone can come along soon with a good understanding of it.
They both measure bone density, my understanding is REMS is more like ultrasound technology’ and doesn’t use radiation like the DEXA scan.
I found the following info on Wikipedia,
(Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry (REMS) is a non-ionizing technology for osteoporosis diagnosis and for fracture risk assessment.
Hope that helps a little.
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