Physicians commonly choose DEXA because it uses a low level of radiation (about the same as you would get on a flight from New York to Los Angeles), but detects low levels of bone loss much better ...

Provided this is done, and the benefits outweigh the risks, a DXA scan may be justified for children. » Should a patient be told to stop breastfeeding for a time after a DXA scan? No. The patient may ...