Pannus is the abnormal formation of tissues in joints most commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This autoimmune form of arthritis attacks the joints with inflammation, causing ...

DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says Dr. Yoram Baum, a board-certified physician in nuclear medicine and assistant professor of ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years, or more if medically necessary, provided you meet specific conditions. If you’re eligible and the facility accepts Medicare, you pay no out ...

Arthritis was induced using the K/BxN ... as evidenced by significant decrease in inflammatory cell influx, bone erosions, cartilage damage and angiogenesis in animals treated with the combination ...