Could a ‘quick and easy’ bone density test help predict risk for vascular dementia late in life? Study suggests this is possible but does not have the power to demonstrate causality.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 28, 2022

Could a 'quick and easy' bone density test help predict risk for vascular dementia late in life? Study suggests this is possible but does not have the power to demonstrate causality. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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‘Quick and easy’ bone density test could help predict risk for dementia late in life, study finds

Reference:
Abdominal aortic calcification on lateral spine images captured during bone density testing and late-life dementia risk in older women: A prospective cohort study

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