DEXA Scan: Uses, Procedure and Results
A DEXA scan is the standard test for measuring bone density and checking for osteoporosis. Here is why it is ordered, how the scan works, and what your T-score means, with a reminder to always discuss results with your doctor.
Mammogram: Uses, Procedure & Results
Understand the mammogram: screening versus diagnostic, how to prepare, what the exam feels like, radiation safety, and how your results are handled.
Mammographer: 2026 Career Guide
A 2026 career guide to becoming a mammographer: education, ARRT certification, work settings, salary ranges, and the job outlook, with cited sources.
3D Mammogram: Uses and Procedure
A clear guide to the 3D mammogram (breast tomosynthesis): how layered imaging works, why it is used, radiation safety, and why results belong with your care team.
Bone Density Scan: Uses and Results
A plain-language guide to the bone density (DEXA) scan: why doctors order it, how the low-radiation procedure works, and how to read T-scores and Z-scores.