Bone mineral density testing rates in Cushing’s remain low...

Bone mineral density testing rates in Cushing’s remain low...

Despite the known risk of osteoporosis among people with Cushing’s syndrome, only about 6% underwent bone mineral density (BMD) analysis within two years of diagnosis, a study using an insurance database shows. BMD testing assesses levels of calcium and other minerals in bone. Osteoporosis, which is characterized by weak, brittle bones, was diagnosed in 12.6% of patients screened, with a higher prevalence in older patients and tobacco smokers. “…